Polyester or Microfiber—Which Is Better for Bed Sheets? Part C
In some ways, microfiber can be seen as an 'upgrade' from polyester rather than a completely different fabric. Created from a blend of polyester and nylon, microfiber boasts a slightly higher price tag but offers more breathability and water absorbency than most fabrics.
Why is microfiber more expensive and by how much?
The price point for microfiber fabric is higher than for polyester as the manufacturing process involved in producing the ultra-thin fibers of microfiber is much more complex, both materials are cheaper to produce than natural fibers.
Microfiber is also a stronger material. Microfiber beddings are stronger than polyester bedding because of the split weaving method, the split weave allows microfiber fabrics to boast a higher tensile strength than traditional polyester fabrics.
The fabric has two main types of weaves: flatweave and split weave. And you can often tell the difference by touch. (The split weave tends to stick to your fingers more.)
In a split weave, the fibers are split to create a finer, multi-strand material that's actually more water-absorbent. This is why split weave microfibre is popular in activewear, as well as in cleaning products such as mops and cleaning cloths.
This is also the reason for microfiber's popularity with bedsheets.
