What is Microfibre vs cotton?

Synthetic split fibres versus natural cotton.

Short answer

Microfibre can feel grabby on skin and holds odour if not washed without fabric softener.

Microfibre vs cotton when buying a bath towel

Synthetic split fibres versus natural cotton.

Why it matters: Microfibre dries in a fraction of the time and packs small — good for travel, gym and hair.

Look for: Microfibre can feel grabby on skin and holds odour if not washed without fabric softener.

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