Microfiber is a synthetic fabric with very fine characteristics <10 microns and is typically used to make absorbents, such as towels, makeup remover wipes, bathrobes and vests or cleaning cloths, but can also be used to make absorbents. light clothes very comfortable to wear. It can be used for athletic clothing like cycling jerseys because the fabric absorbs moisture from body perspiration and cools the wearer and is very elastic which makes it very comfortable to wear.r.