Microfiber vs. Suede: What's the Difference?

An extremely fine synthetic fiber that can be woven or knit into textiles with the texture and drape of natural-fiber cloth but with enhanced washability, breathability, and water repellancy.

Leather with a soft napped surface.

(American spelling) Very fine synthetic fiber; cloth made of such fiber.

Fabric made to resemble suede.

A type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories.

Made of suede.

(transitive) To make (leather) into suede.

(transitive) To finish (fabric) by abrasion, giving it a fibrous surface.

Swedish glove leather, - usually made from lambskins tanned with willow bark. Also used adjectively; as, suede gloves.

Leather with a napped surface

A fabric made to resemble suede leather