A lot of people wonder are microfibre and microfleece the same fabrics? They sound very similar and it’s easy to see why people might get them confused. But, what are the differences? Is it possible to replace one for the other? Do they have similar properties?
What is microfibre?
- Microfibre is a man-made polyester fabric with micron sized fibres.
- These tiny fibres trap liquid between them, making the fabric absorbent. Polyester fabric is usually not absorbent.
- It is quick drying as liquid is trapped between the fibres, rather than in them.
- If you touch microfibre it often feels cold to the touch as it draws the moisture from your skin.
What is microfleece?
- Microfleece is a man-made polyester fabric.
- It is called ‘micro’ simply because it is the lightest weight polar fleece fabric.
- It is not made with micron size fibres.
- Microfleece is not absorbent.
- It allows moisture to travel through the fabric, but usually feels dry to the touch as it does not absorb liquid.
- It is often used as a stay dry layer as it allows liquid through, but feels dry.
Are microfibre and microfleece the same?
While microfibre and microfleece sound similar, when you compare them they both have very different qualities. It is important that you choose the right fabric for your project, as each one is good for different things. Microfleece is a good choice if you want a fabric that will go against the skin and also doesn’t need to be absorbent. Microfibre is better if you are looking for an absorbent fabric that won’t go against the skin. Microfibre and microfleece are in fact very different fabrics. If you are confused about which fabric to choose, then please get in touch for more information.
Microfleece can be found here and microfibre can be found here.
