microfiber
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of microfiber
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Microfiber cloths or old terry-cloth towels work well, because they can pick up and trap a lot of moisture.
From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022
Usually this Yaasa® White Microfiber Sheet Set is $44, but you can get it here for $39.
From Salon • Sep. 22, 2019
Microfiber towels are better than traditional terry cloth in this regard because, as Rivera said, “the fabric is smoother which is less likely to cause frizz or damage by splitting hair.”
From Slate • Aug. 3, 2018
Microfiber culottes were fitted with elastic bands at the waist that conjured a back brace; orange crosswalk guard vests were paired with lame Speedos.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 25, 2010
Clean-All Cloth Microfiber is in and dirt is out.
From Time Magazine Archive
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