Re: Target stores unit pricing on paper goods.

clams_casino wrote:

>>>
>>
>> Microfibers are typically synthetic fibers which are typically 
>> hydrophobic (do not absorb water).
>>
>> To my knowledge, cotton (best for absorbing water) is not available 
>> as a "microfiber".
>
>
>
> Learned something today.   While micro fibers are typically a mix of 
> very thin nylon and polyester fibers (both being hydrophobic), when 
> blended with cotton, the result  can be a  fabric which does absorb 
> much more than 100% cotton.   The very small micro fibers separate the 
> cotton fibers, allowing for more active surface area & thus improved 
> water absorption.  The  hydrophobic polyetser / nylon ****tion  helps 
> with cleaning by attracting dirt, etc, better than cotton (or larger 
> fibers). 



Spoke way too soon (got hung up on some articles with a search for 
cotton microfibers.  When expanding the search, it became evident that 
polyester /nylon / cotton blends are actually an exception (with some 
claimed improvements), but  the microfiber cloths found today are 
primarily just (very fine denier) polyester and modified nylon blends 
where the nylon ****tion is modified to be water absorbing. .  
Interesting stuff.  Quite amazing properties.