microfiber

American  

[mahy-kroh-fahy-ber] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌfaɪ bər /

noun

1. a very fine polyester fiber, weighing less than one denier per filament, used especially for clothing.

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Etymology

Origin of microfiber

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Above, the microfiber suede headliner stops only for the immensity of the glass roof.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Young smooths a microfiber cloth across the hood, then leans in closely to inspect it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2025

The first-known direct observations of the movement of microfiber plastics through a thin layer of soil-like particles show that they tend to tumble, roll and sometimes get stuck in spaces.

From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024

The scientists say that to limit microfiber pollution, people should wash full loads and choose a setting that uses “smaller amounts of water”.

From NewsForKids.net • Apr. 11, 2024

She’d wanted Maddy to keep it for her, but she’d left her microfiber jacket behind instead.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld