Textile Info

Overview of natural fibers & filaments

Posted on by Laura
Manila abaca
10
Aug

Natural fibers & filaments are divided into 3 subcategories

Natural fibers

Cellulosic

Cellulosic fibers are obtained from plants stems (bast fibres), leaves or seeds.

Protein

Protein or keratin fibers and filaments are obtained from hair and silk from animals.

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Mineral

Mineral fibers are obtained from minerals.
Only 1 type of fiber meets this category, the asbestos fiber, which is banned in many countries because of health risks.

Cellulosic fibres

Natural cellulosic fibres are obtained from plants stems (bast fibers), leaves or seeds.

Bast

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Leaves

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Seeds

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Natural – Cellulosic – Bast fibers

Flax

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Hemp

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Jute

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Ramie

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Natural – Cellulosic – Leaf fibers

Manila

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Sisal

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Natural – Cellulosic – Seed fibers

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Cotton

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Coconut

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Kapok Tree Textiles

Capok

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Laura

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