Microfiber is a superior, chemical free textile. the thickness of microfiber is finer than 1/100(0.1-0.3denier) of human hair and has a triangular shaped cross section, Due to that it can be used dry for dusting and polishing, or slightly dampened with water for cleaning most any washable surface, microfiber products can absorb up to 7 times their weight in water ,without the aid of chemical cleansers or solvents. This means you rarely need to use chemicals. Microfiber products will become the cleaning products of the 21st century.