{"id":10270,"date":"2022-10-08T03:32:02","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T03:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/?p=10270"},"modified":"2026-07-18T14:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T14:21:24","slug":"polyester-vs-microfiber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/es\/polyester-vs-microfiber\/","title":{"rendered":"Polyester vs Microfiber? 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100%;}\n.pxpvm-hero-buttons{flex-direction:column;}\n.pxpvm-btn{width:100%;}\n.pxpvm-grid2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\n.pxpvm-grid4{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\n.pxpvm-checklist ul{columns:1;}\n.pxpvm-flow{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}\n.pxpvm-flow-step{width:100%;}\n}\n@media (max-width:420px){\n.pxblog-pvm{padding:0 16px;}\n.pxblog-pvm .pxpvm-hero-title{font-size:32px;}\n.pxblog-pvm h2{font-size:26px;}\n}\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n.pxblog-pvm *{transition:none !important;}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<!-- SECTION 1: HERO -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\" style=\"padding-top:0;\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-hero\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-hero-left\">\n<span class=\"pxpvm-eyebrow\">Fabric Buyer's Guide<\/span>\n<p class=\"pxpvm-hero-title\">Polyester vs Microfiber: What Bedding Fabric Buyers Need to Know<\/p>\n<p>When bedding manufacturers and fabric buyers compare polyester vs microfiber, the first thing to sort out is that they are not two competing fabric types. Polyester describes the material; microfiber describes fiber fineness. In bedding production, microfiber fabric is commonly made from 100% polyester. This guide covers what that means for sourcing, specification and bulk approval decisions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pxpvm-reviewed\">Last reviewed by Perfectextile fabric team<\/p>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-hero-buttons\">\n<a class=\"pxpvm-btn pxpvm-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/bedding-fabric-manufacturer\/\">Explore Microfiber Bedding Fabric<\/a>\n<a class=\"pxpvm-btn pxpvm-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/contact\/\">Request Fabric Samples<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-hero-right\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-quickcard\">\n<h3>Quick Answer<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Polyester = material<\/li>\n<li>Microfiber = fiber fineness<\/li>\n<li>Bedding microfiber = commonly 100% polyester<\/li>\n<li>Performance = depends on GSM, weave, density and finishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 2: QUICK ANSWER -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-reading\">\n<h2>Polyester vs Microfiber: The Quick Answer<\/h2>\n<p>Polyester is a material category: a synthetic polymer fiber used across many textile applications. Microfiber is a fineness category, describing fiber diameter rather than fiber chemistry. The real difference between polyester and microfiber is that one names a material and the other names a fiber size, so a fabric can be both at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>So is microfiber polyester? In bedding production, generally yes: most microfiber fabric is made from polyester fiber processed into finer filaments. Buyers searching \"microfiber vs polyester\" are usually asking about fiber material and fiber fineness, not two competing fabric types.<\/p>\n<p>For bedding buyers, the more useful comparison is standard polyester fabric versus fine-filament polyester microfiber fabric, since both start from the same polymer. What changes is filament fineness, yarn construction, weave, brushing and finishing, and those factors determine hand feel, weight and performance on the bed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-note\">\n<strong>Buyer's Note<\/strong>\n<p>Do not approve bedding fabric based only on the word \"microfiber.\" Confirm GSM, usable width, weave, brushing, density, color performance and wash results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 3: COMPARISON TABLE -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<h2>Polyester vs Microfiber Comparison for Bedding Buyers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"pxpvm-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>Standard polyester fabric<\/th><th>Polyester microfiber fabric<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Definition<\/td><td>Fiber material<\/td><td>Fine-fiber fabric, commonly polyester<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Fiber fineness<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><td>Generally finer filaments<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Hand feel<\/td><td>Depends on yarn and finish<\/td><td>Usually smoother after suitable finishing<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>GSM<\/td><td>Varies by construction<\/td><td>Commonly selected by bedding application<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Breathability<\/td><td>Depends on construction<\/td><td>Depends on GSM, density and finish<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Warmth<\/td><td>Depends on weight and weave<\/td><td>Brushed structures may feel warmer<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Durability<\/td><td>Depends on construction<\/td><td>Depends on base fabric and finishing control<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Pilling risk<\/td><td>Depends on surface and yarn<\/td><td>Can increase if over-brushed or poorly finished<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Dyeing and printing<\/td><td>Suitable for multiple processes<\/td><td>Commonly dyed or printed for bedding<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Typical use<\/td><td>General textile applications<\/td><td>Sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases and comforter shells<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Buyer priority<\/td><td>Material and construction<\/td><td>Fineness, GSM, finish and bulk consistency<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 4: DEFINITIONS -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-reading\">\n<h2>What Is Polyester Fabric?<\/h2>\n<p>Polyester is a synthetic polymer fiber, produced in filament or staple form and woven into fabric for a wide range of uses, including home textiles. On its own, the word \"polyester\" says little about how a fabric will feel or perform, since that depends on the yarn, weave, finishing process and intended application.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-defbox\">A yarn change, a tighter weave, or a different finishing step can shift the hand feel of a polyester fabric completely, even within the same broad \"polyester\" category.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-reading\">\n<h2>What Is Microfiber Fabric?<\/h2>\n<p>Microfiber refers to fibers that are very fine in diameter, commonly understood as finer than one denier, though exact definitions vary slightly by market. In bedding manufacturing, microfiber fabric is commonly produced from 100% polyester, though the general term can also apply to polyamide or other fiber blends used in different product categories, such as cleaning cloths. Bedding microfiber and cleaning-cloth microfiber are sourced against very different specifications, and buyers should not treat them as the same purchasing decision.<\/p>\n<p>For bedding buyers, \"microfiber\" should never replace a complete technical specification. So what is polyester microfiber, in practical terms? It is a fabric made with fine-denier polyester filaments and processed to achieve the required surface. In Perfectextile's bedding applications, the fabric is woven and may then be brushed, dyed or printed according to the order specification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 5: RELATIONSHIP -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-reading\">\n<h2>Is Microfiber the Same as Polyester?<\/h2>\n<p>Microfiber is not a different polymer from polyester. It is a fiber-size description: a microfiber fabric can be made from polyester, polyamide or other materials, but bedding microfiber is commonly made from polyester. Most of the fabric buyers encounter when sourcing \"microfiber bedding fabric\" is, at the material level, polyester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">Polyester material<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-arrow\">\u2192<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">Fine polyester filaments<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-arrow\">\u2192<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">Polyester microfiber yarn<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-arrow\">\u2192<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">Woven bedding fabric<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-arrow\">\u2192<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">Brushing \/ dyeing \/ printing \/ finishing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 6: FEEL AND FINISHING -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-reading\">\n<h2>Why Does Polyester Microfiber Feel Softer?<\/h2>\n<p>The soft hand feel of polyester microfiber comes from several factors working together: finer filaments, a woven construction suited to brushing, controlled brushing itself, surface finishing, and sometimes a washing or softening treatment. Fabric density plays a role too, since a looser or tighter weave changes how the surface behaves after brushing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-note\">\n<strong>Sourcing Caution<\/strong>\n<p>Over-brushing may create immediate softness but can increase pilling, lint or surface instability after washing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For a closer look at how brushing intensity affects long-term fabric performance, see <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/blogs\/understanding-the-causes-of-pilling-on-brushed-microfiber-fabric\/\">Understanding the Causes of Pilling on Brushed Microfiber Fabric<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 7: GSM WEAVE DENSITY -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-reading\">\n<h2>GSM, Weave and Density Matter More Than the Label<\/h2>\n<p>The word \"microfiber\" on a specification sheet does not tell a buyer much on its own. GSM affects hand feel, drape and cost. Usable width affects cutting efficiency and yield. Plain and twill weave structures perform differently in stability, drape and printing surface, while fabric density affects opacity and dimensional stability, and brushing and finishing affect surface feel and bulk consistency.<\/p>\n<p>Perfectextile develops microfiber fabric for bedding across a range of GSM and width specifications, including wide-width construction for bedding production. Printed microfiber fabric is commonly developed within approximately 65\u2013135 GSM, and <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/peach-skin-fabric\/\">peach skin fabric<\/a> is commonly developed within approximately 80\u2013125 GSM. Common bedding fabric widths may include approximately 220\u2013280 cm. Buyers should confirm the required usable width, rather than nominal width alone, before sampling.<\/p>\n<p>Explore more on <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/printed-microfiber-fabric\/\">Printed Microfiber Fabric<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 8: BREATHABILITY -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-reading\">\n<h2>Is Microfiber More Breathable Than Polyester?<\/h2>\n<p>Not automatically. Breathability depends on GSM, fabric density, weave, brushing and the overall bedding construction, not on whether a fabric is labeled \"microfiber.\" A lightweight, open-weave polyester fabric can breathe better than a dense, heavily brushed microfiber fabric, and the reverse is also true. Climate and product application matter too: a duvet cover for a humid market has different requirements than a brushed sheet for a cold-climate market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-grid2\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-card\">\n<h3>Hot or Humid Markets<\/h3>\n<ul><li>Lighter construction<\/li><li>Balanced density<\/li><li>Quick drying<\/li><li>Controlled brushing<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-card\">\n<h3>Cooler Markets<\/h3>\n<ul><li>Brushed surface<\/li><li>Suitable GSM<\/li><li>Fuller hand feel<\/li><li>Warmth-oriented construction<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 9: DURABILITY -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-reading\">\n<h2>Which Is More Durable: Polyester or Microfiber?<\/h2>\n<p>There is no reliable answer without knowing the construction. Durability depends on tensile strength, seam performance, pilling resistance, abrasion resistance, shrinkage control, wash performance and finishing consistency. A well-constructed microfiber fabric can outperform a poorly finished standard polyester fabric, and the opposite can also be true.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-checklist\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:12px;font-weight:700;\">Before bulk approval, buyers should check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GSM<\/li><li>Usable width<\/li><li>Shrinkage<\/li><li>Pilling<\/li><li>Color fastness<\/li><li>Rubbing fastness<\/li><li>Shade consistency<\/li><li>Hand feel after washing<\/li><li>Sample-to-bulk consistency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:16px;\">Related reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/quality-control\/\">Quality Control<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 10: DYEING AND PRINTING -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-reading\">\n<h2>How Polyester Microfiber Performs in Dyeing and Printing<\/h2>\n<p>Polyester microfiber bedding fabric can be solid dyed or printed through different production routes. For printed programs, buyers should evaluate colorfastness on the approved printed sample, not only on the unprinted base fabric, because fixation and post-treatment affect the finished result.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pigment printing may suit programs where the target color, hand feel and cost can be met by the approved sample. Fastness should still be checked on the actual design.<\/li>\n<li>Disperse printing includes fixation and washing to remove floating color. It is generally the safer route for darker designs or orders with higher colorfastness requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Digital printing can support smaller design runs and more pattern flexibility than conventional printing, subject to the fabric specification and production arrangement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/dyed-microfiber-fabric\/\">Dyed Microfiber Fabric<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/printed-microfiber-fabric\/\">Printed Microfiber Fabric<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 11: APPLICATIONS -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<h2>Which Fabric Works Better for Bedding Applications?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"pxpvm-reading\">The right choice between standard polyester fabric and polyester microfiber fabric also depends on the specific bedding component being produced. For bed sheets specifically, the microfiber vs polyester sheets question usually comes down to hand feel and price point rather than one option being strictly better.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-grid4\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-card\">\n<h3>Bed Sheets<\/h3>\n<ul><li>Smooth hand feel<\/li><li>Suitable GSM<\/li><li>Pilling resistance<\/li><li>Wash performance<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-card\">\n<h3>Duvet Covers<\/h3>\n<ul><li>Drape<\/li><li>Print or color performance<\/li><li>Usable width<\/li><li>Seam stability<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-card\">\n<h3>Pillowcases<\/h3>\n<ul><li>Surface softness<\/li><li>Shade consistency<\/li><li>Repeated washing<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-card\">\n<h3>Comforter Shells<\/h3>\n<ul><li>Fabric weight<\/li><li>Filling compatibility<\/li><li>Quilting or ultrasonic construction<\/li><li>Seam performance<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:20px;\">See related pages: <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/microfiber-bedding-fabric-applications\/\">Bedding Fabric Applications<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/ultrasonic-quilted-microfiber-fabric\/\">Ultrasonic & Quilted Fabric<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 12: CHECKLIST -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<h2>What Buyers Should Confirm Before Ordering<\/h2>\n<p class=\"pxpvm-reading\">Before placing a bulk order, buyers evaluating a microfiber bedding fabric supplier should confirm all of the following.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-checklist\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fiber composition<\/li>\n<li>Yarn or filament specification<\/li>\n<li>GSM and tolerance<\/li>\n<li>Usable width<\/li>\n<li>Weave<\/li>\n<li>Brushing side<\/li>\n<li>Hand-feel reference<\/li>\n<li>Dyeing or printing method<\/li>\n<li>Color fastness requirement<\/li>\n<li>Shrinkage tolerance<\/li>\n<li>Pilling requirement<\/li>\n<li>Roll length<\/li>\n<li>Packing method<\/li>\n<li>Sample approval standard<\/li>\n<li>Bulk tolerance<\/li>\n<li>Inspection report requirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-note\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\">\n<strong>Tip<\/strong>\n<p>Keep an approved reference sample for bulk comparison.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:16px;\">For custom specifications, Perfectextile's <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/oem-fabric-service\/\">OEM Fabric Service<\/a> can support tailored construction requests. See also <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/manufacturing\/\">Manufacturing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 13: DECISION GUIDE -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<h2>How to Choose Between Standard Polyester and Polyester Microfiber<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-decision\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-card\">\n<h3>Choose Standard Polyester Construction When<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An existing specification calls for a conventional-denier yarn or a different fabric structure<\/li>\n<li>The required hand feel does not depend on fine filaments or brushing<\/li>\n<li>The approved sample already meets the required physical and wash-performance standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-card\">\n<h3>Choose Polyester Microfiber When<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The specification calls for fine-filament polyester construction<\/li>\n<li>A smooth or controlled brushed surface is required<\/li>\n<li>Sheets, duvet covers or pillowcases are the target products and the approved sample meets the required tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-card\">\n<h3>Do Not Choose by Label Alone When<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The supplier cannot provide GSM and width<\/li>\n<li>Brushing and finishing are unclear<\/li>\n<li>Wash or pilling performance is untested<\/li>\n<li>Sample-to-bulk tolerance is not defined<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 14: FACTORY EXPERIENCE -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-reading\">\n<h2>How Perfectextile Develops Polyester Microfiber Bedding Fabric<\/h2>\n<p>As a microfiber bedding fabric manufacturer, Perfectextile's production sequence covers POY, DTY, weaving, brushing or preparation, dyeing or printing, inspection and packing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">POY<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-arrow\">\u2192<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">DTY<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-arrow\">\u2192<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">Weaving<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-arrow\">\u2192<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">Brushing \/ preparation<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-arrow\">\u2192<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">Dyeing or printing<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-arrow\">\u2192<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">Inspection<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-arrow\">\u2192<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-flow-step\">Packing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-reading\">\n<p>In practice, buyers should confirm how the supplier controls the agreed specification, usable width, shade consistency and final inspection. An approved reference sample should also be retained for comparison when the bulk fabric is inspected.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more on <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/manufacturing\/\">Manufacturing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/quality-control\/\">Quality Control<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 15: FAQ -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-faq pxpvm-reading\">\n<details>\n<summary>Is microfiber the same as polyester?<\/summary>\n<p>In bedding fabric, microfiber is commonly made from 100% polyester, so the answer is usually yes in practice, though not in the strict technical sense: polyester describes fiber composition, microfiber describes fiber fineness, and a fabric can be both at once. A fabric can also be 100% polyester without being classified as microfiber. Outside bedding, microfiber can refer to polyamide blends used in cleaning products, which follow a different specification.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is microfiber more breathable than polyester?<\/summary>\n<p>Not by default. Breathability comes down to GSM, weave, fabric density, brushing and construction rather than the word on the label. A lighter, more open polyester microfiber fabric can breathe well, while a dense, heavily brushed version may feel warmer.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Polyester vs microfiber: which is better for bedding?<\/summary>\n<p>It depends on the construction, not the label. Buyers asking whether microfiber is better than polyester get a more useful answer by comparing GSM, weave, brushing and finishing than by choosing on the general terms \"polyester\" or \"microfiber.\"<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does polyester microfiber pill?<\/summary>\n<p>It can, particularly if the fabric is over-brushed or finishing is not well controlled. Pilling risk depends on yarn quality, brushing level, finishing and washing conditions, so pilling testing should be part of sample approval before bulk order.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What GSM is suitable for microfiber bedding fabric?<\/summary>\n<p>Suitable GSM varies by product. Printed microfiber fabric for bedding is commonly developed within approximately 65\u2013135 GSM, while peach skin fabric is commonly developed within approximately 80\u2013125 GSM. Confirm the exact GSM and tolerance in writing before sampling, since a small shift in weight can change hand feel and cost.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can polyester microfiber fabric be dyed and printed?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. It can be solid dyed or printed through different routes. The selection should be based on the design, target hand feel, order arrangement and required colorfastness. For darker designs or higher colorfastness requirements, disperse printing with fixation and washing is generally the safer option than basic pigment printing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What should buyers test before placing a bulk order?<\/summary>\n<p>Buyers should confirm GSM, usable width, shrinkage, pilling resistance, color fastness, rubbing fastness, shade consistency and hand feel after washing, and should compare sample-to-bulk consistency before approving a production run.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 16: FINAL CTA -->\n<div class=\"pxpvm-section\" style=\"border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0;\">\n<div class=\"pxpvm-cta\">\n<h2>Compare Polyester Microfiber Fabric for Your Bedding Program<\/h2>\n<p class=\"pxpvm-reading\">Tell us your target product, market, GSM, width, color or print requirement and estimated order quantity. Our team can walk through a general polyester vs microfiber comparison or check a specific GSM and finish against your program, and help prepare samples from there.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-hero-buttons\">\n<a class=\"pxpvm-btn pxpvm-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/contact\/\">Request Fabric Samples<\/a>\n<a class=\"pxpvm-btn pxpvm-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/perfectextile.com\/bedding-fabric-manufacturer\/\">Explore Bedding Fabric Options<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pxpvm-cta-trust\">\n<span>From yarn texturing to finished fabric<\/span>\n<span>Inspection before shipment<\/span>\n<span>GSM, usable width, color and packing confirmed before production<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fabric Buyer&#8217;s Guide Polyester vs Microfiber: What Bedding Fabric Buyers Need to Know When bedding manufacturers and fabric buyers compare polyester vs microfiber, the first thing to sort out is that they are not two competing fabric types. Polyester describes the material; microfiber describes fiber fineness. 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