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ProfessorGAC

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18. Depends On Thickness

Reply to mysteryowl (Reply #16)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 07:28 PM

Nov 5

They actually hold a higher volume of water per unit mass, but most microfiber products are really thin.
Less mass, less absorption.
I'm assuming a bath towel would be thicker than a kitchen cloth. But, that's just a supposition.
If it is thicker, it will absorb a LOT of water.

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Microfiber bath towels. Yay or nay? [View all] BoRaGard Nov 5 OP

I hate the touch of microfiber Demovictory9 Nov 5 #1

I agree. My skin feels like something's crawling on it. flor-de-jasmim Nov 5 #2

Good for polishing the wax off your automobiles. Emile Nov 5 #3

they don't absorb water we'll. they feel slick. lynintenn Nov 5 #4

Their big selling point seems to be how "absorbent" they are BoRaGard Nov 5 #8

I prefer them .... anciano Nov 5 #5

No. CrispyQ Nov 5 #6

Blech...after a couple washes they don't absorb as well MiHale Nov 5 #7

100% cotton,... no dryer sheets in the dryer. magicarpet Nov 5 #10

Never used dryer sheets ... don't use detergent... MiHale Nov 5 #13

OK BoRaGard Nov 5 #15

I have micro fiber turban towels for my long hair AKwannabe Nov 5 #9

They shed toxic fibers into the water system Easterncedar Nov 5 #11

No, I like cotton towels and I use vinegar in the rinse cycle not fabric softener. Perfect 👍 TommieMommy Nov 5 #12

Stick with cotton or maybe bamboo. I haven't tried those but they're soft to the touch. Lonestarblue Nov 5 #14

It is a soft fabric, but does not absorb well mysteryowl Nov 5 #16

Depends On Thickness ProfessorGAC Nov 5 #18

I Think Microfiber Is Good For Hard Surfaces ProfessorGAC Nov 5 #17

oh FUCK no! Kali Nov 5 #19

I utterly DETEST the feeling of microfiber towels. 3catwoman3 Nov 5 #20

Nay Lulu KC Nov 6 #21