Natural fibres, including some linens, wools to be woven into tweed, and the uneven filaments of some types of silk cloth are allowed to retain their normal irregularities, producing the characteristic uneven surface of the finished fabric. Man-made fibres, which can be modified during production, are especially adaptable for special effects.
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Textile fibres or textile fibers (see spelling differences) can be created from many natural sources (animal hair or fur, insect cocoons as with silk worm cocoons), as well as semisynthetic methods that use naturally occurring polymers, and synthetic methods that use polymer-based materials, and even minerals such as metals to make foils and wires. The textile industry requires that fibre content be provided on content labels. These labels are used to test textiles under different conditions to meet safety standards (for example, for flame-resistance), and to determine whether or not a textile is machine washable or must be dry-cleaned. Common textile fibres used in global fashion today include:[1][2][3][4]
Animal-based fibres[edit]
| Fibre | Source | Attribute |
|---|
| Alpaca | Alpaca | Soft, warmth, lightweight |
| Angora wool | Angora rabbit | Softness, blends well with other fibres |
| Azlon | Synthetic | Soft, silky, hygroscopic, also known as Aralac |
| Byssus | Pinna nobilis | Warmth, lightweight |
| Camel hair | Arabian ña / Guanaco / South America camelid varieties | Softness, warmth |
| Cashmere wool | Indian cashmere goat | Softness |
| Chiengora | Dog | Fluffy, lightweight |
| Lambswool | Lambs | Softness, elasticity, warmth |
| Llama | Llama | Lightweight, insulating |
| Mohair wool | North African angora goat | Dyes well, lightweight |
| Qiviut | Muskoxen | Softness, warmth |
| Rabbit | Rabbits | Softness |
| Silk | Silk worm | Smooth fabric finish with high shine |
| Vicuña | Vicuña | Expensive, luxurious, soft |
| Wool | Sheep | Warmth |
| Yak | Wild Yak | Heavy, warmth |
Plant-based fibres (cellulosic fibres)[edit]
| Fibre | Source | Attribute |
|---|
| Abacá | Abaca plant | Thin, lightweight |
| Acetate | Wood Pulp | Lustrous, thermoplastic |
| Bamboo | Grass pulp | Lightweight, pliable fibre |
| Banana | Banana plant pseudostem/leaves | Warm, thick, durable |
| Kapok | Pentandra tree | Fluffy |
| Coir | Coconut | Strength, durability |
| Cotton | Shrub | Lightweight, absorbent |
| Flax | Herbaceous plant | Lightweight, absorbent, used to make linen |
| Hemp | Cannabis | Strength, durability |
| Jute | Vegetable plant in linden family | Strength,durability |
| Kenaf | Hibiscus cannabinus | Rough |
| Lyocell | Eucalyptus Tree | Soft, lightweight, absorbent |
| Modal | Beech tree | Softness, lightweight |
| Piña | Pineapple leaf | Soft, lightweight |
| Raffia | Raffia palm | Carpet/rough |
| Ramie | Flowering plant in nettle family | Heavy, tough |
| Rayon | Wood Pulp | Soft, lightweight, absorbent |
| Sisal | Agave sisalana | Strength, durability |
| Soy protein | Tofu-manufacturing waste | Wooly, lightweight |
Other plant-based fibers:
Mineral-based fibres[edit]
| Fibre | Source | Attribute |
|---|
| Asbestos Cloth | asbestos | Fire-resistance, light weight, carcinogenic |
| Glass, Fibreglass | Mixed silicates | Fire-resistance, futuristic appearance in some Foil, fibres, wire |
Synthetic fibres[edit]
Natural Textile Fibers
| Fibre | Source | Attribute |
|---|
| Acrylic | Petroleum Products | Lightweight, warm, dries quickly |
| Kevlar | Aramids | Very strong |
| Modacrylic | Petroleum Products | Lightweight, warm, dries quickly |
| Nomex | Aramids | Chemical, electrical, and flame resistant |
| Nylon | Petroleum Products | Durable, strong, lightweight, dries quickly |
| Polyester | Petroleum Products | Durable, strong, lightweight, dries quickly |
| Spandex | Petroleum Products | Elastic, strong, lightweight |
| Rayon | Regenerated cellulose | Weak when wet |
See also[edit]
Types Of Textile Fibers List
References[edit]
Types Of Textile Fibres Pdf
- ^Calderin, Jay (2009). Form, Fit, Fashion. Rockport. pp. 116–7. ISBN978-1-59253-541-5.
- ^'BBC GCSE Bitesize: Types of Fibre'. BBC. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^'FiberSource: The Manufactured Fiber Industry'. FiberSource. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^Ricklin, Beda. 'List of all existing fibers'. Swicofil. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
External links[edit]
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