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August 21, 2010
100% Microfiber and Blends
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Microfibers, also known as microdeniers, are now very popular in the garment and upholstery industry. Their popularity can be attributed to their ability to repel moisture as well as their durability, which are a result of the size fo these fibers - they are so small that they can be tightly woven together. The ultra-microfibers are naked to the human eye, and are so fine that you could stretch a strand 50 miles long and it would weigh no more than a gram! After years of experimentation, a perfected process resulted in the invention of this remarkable fiber that led to incredible performance as well as exceptional luxuriousness.
Microfibers are made from polyester, nylon, rayon, and most recently acrylic. What constitutes the microfiber is the DPF, or "denier per filament" - the weight in grams of 9,000 m of yarn, which is equal to 1 denier. Specifically, a microfiber would have a filament measurement of between .05 and 1.5 in this range. To compare: 1-3 denier refers to fine cotton or wool, 5-8 denier is for average cotton or wool, 10-15 denier corresponds to very fine nylon stockings!
The process of making these fibers was originally developed in Japan. The steps involved in microfiber development also involves an innovative spinning technology and creation of faux leathers. - sources: SLB.com and "Pocket textile expert", Ifran Ahmed Shaikh (Sapphire Fibers, Pakistan)
Anouk, Lang * new
Babykid, Lana Grossa
Cambio, Lana Grossa
Desert Garden Aran, Jo Sharp
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Pep, Lana Grossa
Smooth, King Cole
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SMOOTH by King Cole FIBRE: 100% Microfibre (Acrylic) YARN WEIGHT: Double Knit TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 18 sts/ 20 rows NEEDLES: 4 mm (US No.8) LENGTH: approx. 200 m / 223 yds SKEIN WEIGHT: 100 g * machine wash | made in England |
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ANOUK by LangFIBRE: 50% Microfiber, 50% Baby Alpaca [sample] YARN WEIGHT: Polar TENSION: 10x10 (4") = 9 sts/ 12 rows NEEDLES: 8 - 9 mm (US No. 11-13) LENGTH: approx. 56 m / 63 yards SKEIN WEIGHT: 100g * hand wash | made in Italy |
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BABYKID by Lana Grossa FIBRE: 40% Microfiber, 60% Superkid Mohair YARN WEIGHT: Fancy TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 19 sts / 27 rows NEEDLES: 4.5 - 5 mm (US No.7-8) LENGTH: approx. 200 m / 223 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy |
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CAMBIO by Lana Grossa FIBRE: 30% Microfiber, 70% Cotton YARN WEIGHT: Double Knit or Fancy TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 24 sts / 32 rows NEEDLES: recommended 3.5 - 4 mm (US No.6-7) LENGTH: approx. 125 m / 138 yards BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy |
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DESERT GARDEN Aran Cotton by Jo Sharp FIBRE: 35% Microfiber, 65% Cotton YARN WEIGHT: Aran TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 18 sts / 24 rows NEEDLES: 5 mm (US No. 8) LENGTH: approx. 55 m / 60 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy 
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PEP
by Lana Grossa FIBRE: 80% Microfiber, 20% Polyamide YARN WEIGHT: Worsted TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 24 sts/ 17 rows NEEDLES: 4 - 4.25 mm (US No. 6) LENGTH: approx. 110 m / 119 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Italy |
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