fibers
Muscle tissue threads
Fibers are thin, thread-like strands.
Natural fibers like cotton, wool, and silk come from plants and animals; synthetic fibers like nylon and polyester are manufactured.
Muscle fibers contract to produce movement.
Dietary fiber is plant material that passes through the digestive system largely undigested: Eat more fiber.
Figuratively, something woven into the fiber of a person or institution is fundamental to its character.
Plant fiber for textiles
- woolSheared animal fiber
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- hempIndustrial fiber crop
- linenFlax-derived textile
jute · bamboo · flax · ramie · sisal · cashmere · mohair · alpaca
Twisted strand for crafts
denier · staple · monofilament · roving · sliver · tow · bundle · cordage
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
elastane · rayon · viscose · polyamide · kevlar · aramid · olefin · carbon
Indigestible food matter
- bulkMain mass or size
- psylliumSoluble fiber from seed husks
- branCereal grain husk
- insolubleCannot be dissolved
soluble · prebiotic · whole-grain · legumes · vegetables · fruits · oats · barley
Interlacing strands into fabric
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- loomFabric-making frame
- weftCrosswise loom threads
warp · twill · crochet · felting · braiding · interlace · jacquard · damask
Contractile body tissue
- nerveSignal-carrying body fiber
- collagenStructural body protein
- connectiveSomething that links
- tissueDisposable soft paper
tendon · ligament · fascicle · striated · cardiac · skeletal · smooth · actin
Capable of elongation
- strengthPower to exert force
- durabilityResistance to wear
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
flexibility · pliable · absorbent · breathable · moisture-wicking · stretch · recovery · crimp
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
linen · jute · bamboo · flax · ramie · sisal · cashmere · mohair · alpaca · angora
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
ply · denier · staple · monofilament · roving · sliver · tow · bundle · cordage · twine
polyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
spandex · elastane · rayon · viscose · polyamide · kevlar · aramid · olefin · carbon · lycra
roughage
Indigestible food matter
insoluble · soluble · prebiotic · whole-grain · legumes · vegetables · fruits · oats · barley · chia
weaving
Interlacing strands into fabric
weft · warp · twill · crochet · felting · braiding · interlace · jacquard · damask · brocade
muscle
Contractile body tissue
- nerveSignal-carrying body fiber
- collagenStructural body protein
- connectiveSomething that links
tissue · tendon · ligament · fascicle · striated · cardiac · skeletal · smooth · actin · myosin
tensile
Capable of elongation
- strengthPower to exert force
- durabilityResistance to wear
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
resilience · flexibility · pliable · absorbent · breathable · moisture-wicking · stretch · recovery · crimp · luster
- botanybotany, plants, plant biology, plant, plant anatomy
- forensicsDNA, DNA analysis, fingerprints, forensics, criminalistics
- airborne particlesdust particles, dust, particulates, aerosol, particulate matter
- ancient textilestextile, weaving, loom, looms, spinning
- Native Textileshand weaving, Navajo rugs, Navajo blankets, weavers, looms
- tenderizingtenderizer, mallet, meat mallet, meat tenderizer, pounding
fibersweaknesses
Points of vulnerability
flaws · vulnerabilities · frailties · defects · soft spots
- nerve fibersSignal-conducting neural strands
- fiber opticsLight-carrying cable technology
- moral fiberEthical strength of character
- carbon fiberReinforced polymer composite
- natural fibersMaterials from living sources
- high fiberContains much indigestible plant matter
fiber, fiberglass, dietary fiber, microfiber, fiberboard, fiber optics, carbon fiber, fiber art, synthetic fiber