Definition of "microfiber" [microfiber]

• An extremely fine synthetic fiber that can be woven into textiles with the texture and drape of natural-fiber cloth but with enhanced washability, breathability, and water repellancy. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "The beauty of using microfiber is that its five-times more absorbent than cotton – which is extremely beneficial as bandanas are often used to absorb perspiration – and the material is naturally much more odor-resistant due to the nature of the material."
• "Lauri: Back here we now have 'microfiber' cleaning cloths."
• "The fabrics include not only the traditional woven or knit cotton but also Lycra, Spandex and various "microfiber" synthetics."