How are synthetic fibres favorable to animal hair?
Synthetic or man-made fibres are manufactured and therefore can be more controlled in terms of shape, finish, diameter, length and tensile strength than an animal hair. Each animal produces a different hair depending on its diet, environment and weather. This means there is no consistency from one animal to another, and from one season to another. This is why fur farmers sometimes mix the hair types all together to get a general level of quality for that hair bundle. Man-made fibres are consistent, so each brush manufactured is made to the very same standards as every other brush of that kind. ABT brushes uses a type of fibre that is a man-made monofilament. This is the premium fibre for making cosmetic brushes. ABT NuFibre™ resists moisture more, keeps it shape longer and resists microbes better than other fibres. It also out-performs animal fibres in testing.
