Microfiber is a synthetic yarn in which each of its fibers is approximately 1/20th the diameter of a strand of silk, 100 times finer than a human hair. Microfiber is made from a blend of polyester (the scrubbing and clinging material), and polyamide (a nylon by-product, the absorbent and quick-drying material). These materials are split then combined during the manufacturing process, creating a fiber with significantly increased surface area. The increased surface area along with the structure of the combined fibers gives microfiber its special cleaning abilities.
With more and more people becoming concerned about the environment and the impact that harmful emissions are having, more people than ever before are switching to less harmful products. One area that people are making the switch is cleaning products. Most household cleaning products contain a plethora of harsh and dangerous chemicals, and it is these chemicals that can cause problems to the environment if they are used incorrectly.