Microfiber is a synthetic man-made fiber that is finer than 1.3 denier or decitex/thread. In more simple terms, microfiber is 1/100th the diameter of a human hair and 1/20th the diameter of a strand of silk! It is said by Ira Sutton, The National Marketing Director for Edge Tech Industries, that the fibers are so tiny that “if you took a 16×16 microfiber towel and laid the fibers from end to end, it would reach from Miami Beach to Anchorage.” That’s 4,750 miles! Microfiber is used to make several products amongst different industries including but not limited to: cleaning products, mats, knits, weaves, apparel, upholstery, and industrial filters. Emerging technology has created the possibility to use combinations of different synthetic fibers to be able to tailor the products for specific characteristics including softness, toughness, absorption, water repellency, electrodynamics, and filtering capabilities.