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Fibres

 A fibre is a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed. There are three major categories of textiles fibres: 1. Natural Fibres; 2. Synthetic Fibres; and 3. Regenerated Fibres.
  1. Natural Fibres can be derived from plants, such as cotton, or animals, such as wool.
  2. Synthetic Fibres are manmade and are generally made through a chemical process. Examples include acrylic, polyester and nylon.
  3. Regenerated Fibres are natural, generally from wood pulp, but go through an extensive chemical process to be produced into a fibre. Regenerated fibres are often classified as synthetic or semi-synthetic.


There is plenty of information about sources of textiles fibres on the internet. Here is a list of some website that might help you with your investigations:
  • http://www.coatsindustrial.com/en/information-hub/apparel-expertise/know-about-textile-fibres
  • http://www.slideshare.net/abiramprince/textile-fibers
  • http://gpktt.weebly.com/classification-of-textile-fibers.html
  • http://textilelibrary.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/7/4/11749432/15570324-textile-fibres-classificationppt.pdf
  • http://textilefashionstudy.com/what-is-textile-fiber-classifications-of-textile-fiber/
  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/fibresrev1.shtml
  • http://www.britannica.com/topic/natural-fiber
  • http://www.britannica.com/technology/man-made-fiber
  • http://www.wildfibres.co.uk/html/natural_fibres.html
  • http://www.globalspec.com/learnmore/materials_chemicals_adhesives/composites_textiles_reinforcements/synthetic_fibers_fabrics_polymer_textiles
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