What is Microsuede?
Microsuede, or microfiber, is a man made fiber. It is a knit blend that is made from very fine fibers that can sometimes be a hundred times finer than human hair. These delicate fibers are tightly woven together to create a dense fabric that has many of the came qualities as suede leather. However, it is generally much easier to clean than real suede and is usually much softer, as well. It is often used on furniture because it is very resistant to dirt and can be very durable. Microsuede is also used to make curtains, bedding, and shoes. It is perfect for curtains and bedding because it is wrinkle resistant. Its durability and resistance to staining also make it great for shoes and accessories. Microsuede is not colorfast, so if using it for any sewing or craft projects, be sure to wash the dye out before incorporating it into the project. It’s easy to do this by running cold water over the fabric until all of the dye comes out. Many people are concerned about cleaning their microsuede
Microsuede is a new, exceptional man-made fabric with wonderful advantages. Composed of millions of fine [micro-denier] 100% pure polyester fibers, it has the soft hand of natural suede leather but none of leather’s drawbacks. Microsuede is soft-to-touch, wear-resistant, pet-friendly, stain-proof, easy-care, & inexpensive. The napped surface feels like genuine suede. Sofa owners love microsuede for its advantages over cotton, wool and leather. Sofa makers prefer microsuede because microsuede is ten times less expensive than leather & much easier to work with. And microsuedes today offer a choice of hundreds of colors and hues.
