Contact Us Locate Us Shop My Account Products & Services Industry Solutions About Us Careers Catalogs Request A Quote Microfiber Towels: 35+ Answers to Your Questions MISSION LINEN AUGUST 6, 2020 TOWEL SERVICES We combed through the web archives to deliver the freshest answers to your most popular questions about Microfiber towels. The fineness and high surface area of microfiber makes its design and features exceptional As a textile services provider and industrial laundry for more than 90 years, we’ve received a variety of different questions from our customers about microfiber products including towels. Questions like, who is better at cleaning, cotton or microfiber?, how do you wash and care for microfiber cloths?, and how to use them properly? It was surprising to learn just how little people actually know about these powerhouse cleaning cloths. To make things more interesting, while doing some exploration through search archives we found that there weren’t many search results that encompassed a variety of answers to a lot of questions surrounding the topic of microfiber towels. With the vastness of search, and the attention spans of today’s information consumers we know that our customers have no time to read through post after post just to find 1 answer. Theyre busy with their business’s. This presented a challenge to us that we are more than familiar with resolving, matter of fact we are experts at it! Can you guess what it is? Hint: It’s what Mission Linen is known for, we talk about how we are the only ones that do this in our industry. That is! Giving our customers more of what theyre looking for, in one place… or being a ONE-STOP solution!! So it true Mission Linen fashion we compiled and built The best source of Microfiber Towels questions and answers for our customers! More than 35+ of the best and most popular questions from around the web about microfiber towels all in one place. If you have a question chances are your get your answer here but if you don’t see your question here, please let us know, we would love to hear what it is and get you the answer you’re looking for… and possibly add your question to our post. Ok time to dive in and become microfiber saavy! The History of Microfiber ▸ What is microfiber? Microfiber — is a textile crafted from ultra-fine artificial yarns, namely polyester and nylon. It's very, very thin fibers are half the diameter of a fine silk fiber, one-third the diameter of cotton, one-quarter the diameter of fine wool, and one hundred times finer than human hair. In order to be classified as a microfiber, the fiber must be less than 1 dtex in width. ➝ ▸ Who invented microfiber? ▸ What was microfiber originally designed for? ▸ How is microfiber made? Microfiber - Design Qualities ▸ What makes microfiber so soft? Microfiber of good quality is exceptionally soft due to the finely woven materials that make up the composition of the fabric. Microfiber fabrics are generally lightweight, resist wrinkling, have a luxurious drape on the body, retain shape, and resist pilling. They are also relatively strong and durable in relation to other fabrics of similar weight, and they are more breathable and more comfortable to wear. ▸ Are microfiber towels all the same? ▸ How much can microfiber towels absorb? ▸ What is microfiber primarily used for? Benefits + Economics of Microfiber ▸ How can using microfiber towels save me money? ▸ What are the benefits of using microfiber? ▸ Is microfiber a better option than cotton? ▸ Are microfiber towels eco-friendly How to Use Microfiber Towels ▸ How do you use microfiber cloths? ▸ Are microfiber cloths good for dusting? ▸ Is it better to dust with a wet or dry microfiber cloth? ▸ Can you use vinegar or chemical cleaners with microfiber towels? ▸ Is microfiber more absorbent than cotton? ▸ What chemicals can I use on my microfiber towels for cleaning, that won't destroy the integrity of the cloth? ▸ Can I use microfiber towels in place of a mop? How to wash and care for Microfiber Towels ▸ How do you clean microfiber cloths? ▸ How many times can you use a microfiber cloth? ▸ Can microfiber cloths be put in the dryer? ▸ Can you iron a microfiber cloth? Personal Health and Hygiene ▸ Do microfiber cloths remove viruses? ▸ Are all microfiber cloths antibacterial? ▸ Why do some microfiber towels leave lint and others don't? ▸ Are microfiber towels safe to use on pets and babies? ▸ Can I use microfiber to dry my hair or on my face? ▸ Are microfiber towels hypoallergenic? Industrial Applications ▸ Do hospitals use microfiber cloths? ▸ Which microfiber is best for automotive shops? ▸ Which microfiber is best for automotive shops? ▸ Are microfiber towels good for cleaning windows? ▸ Can I use microfiber towels to clean my computer screen? ▸ Can I use microfiber towels to clean restaurant tableware and glasses? The Takeaway Microfiber versatility and design make it one of our favorite cleaning tools and a popular textile for many everyday products. Look around you, can you spot an item that’s made out of microfiber? You probably dont even realize it but it’s the bed linens we sleep on, in the clothing that we wear, it’s very popular in products we use to clean our homes and workplaces. Even in the items we choose to keep us safe from harm… there’s microfiber. It stands out as both an economical and a safer choice when deciding what type of cleaning towel to use for your establishment. Granted it isn’t perfect, like anything there are pros and cons, but we’re hoping that by providing you a source of answer to some of your questions you’ll better understand why we love these fuzzy cleaning cloths so much, and be able to make an informed decision when choosing the best option for you. To conclude, we have answered many of your questions about the history, design, use, and value of Microfiber towels… we can say that the comfort, quality, durability, and health qualities it offer the reason that our more than 40,000 partners in the hospitality, food service, automotive, and healthcare industries rely on to keep their facilities looking their best, and their employees and customers safe. Want to learn more about our Microfiber Mop and Towel Programs? Click here to get started. Thanks for reading our first post, we hope you found it helpful, and come back soon for MORE of our topics we have lined up for you! 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