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Microfiber
Microfiber (US English) or microfibre (UK English) is a synthetic fiber made of threads finer than one denier or one detex with a diameter of less than ten micrometers. The most common types of microfiber cloth are made of polyesters, polyamides (e.g., nylon, Kevlar, Nomex), and combinations of polyester, polyamide, and polypropylene. Microfiber cloth is used to make mats, knits, and weaves, for apparel, upholstery, industrial filters, and cleaning products. The shape, size, and combinations of synthetic fibers are chosen for specific characteristics, including softness, toughness, absorption, water repellence, electrostatics, and filtering ability. Microfiber cloth is used to clean scratch-prone surfaces such as display devices, glass, and lenses. Microfiber cloth makes use of van der Waals force to remove dirt without scratches.
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Microfiber (US English) or microfibre (UK English) is a synthetic fiber made of threads finer than one denier or one detex with a diameter of less than ten micrometers. The most common types of microfiber cloth are made of polyesters, polyamides (e.g., nylon, Kevlar, Nomex), and combinations of polyester, polyamide, and polypropylene. Microfiber cloth is used to make mats, knits, and weaves, for apparel, upholstery, industrial filters, and cleaning products. The shape, size, and combinations of synthetic fibers are chosen for specific characteristics, including softness, toughness, absorption, water repellence, electrostatics, and filtering ability. Microfiber cloth is used to clean scratch-prone surfaces such as display devices, glass, and lenses. Microfiber cloth makes use of van der Waals force to remove dirt without scratches.
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- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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