fibres
Hair and cotton
Fibres is the British spelling of fibers—thin, threadlike strands that form the structure of materials.
Plant fibres like cotton and flax become textiles.
Muscle fibres contract to create movement.
Dietary fibre aids digestion.
Optical fibres carry light signals for telecommunications.
Figuratively, something woven into the fibres of a culture is deeply embedded in it.
Twisted strand for crafts
- threadFiber for stitching
- filamentVery thin thread
- strandThin fiber piece
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
loom · weft · warp · spinning · knitting · crochet · fabric · cloth
Thin fiber piece
- filamentVery thin thread
- bundleGathered items tied together
- threadFiber for stitching
- tuftCluster joined below
wisp · staple · monofilament · nanofibre · cellulose · keratin · collagen
Plant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
- hempIndustrial fiber crop
jute · bamboo · cashmere · alpaca · mohair · angora · sisal · coir
Indigestible food matter
- branCereal grain husk
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- wholegrainUsing entire seed
- psylliumSoluble fiber from seed husks
inulin · pectin · oats · legumes · vegetables · digestion · soluble · insoluble
Synthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
lycra · elastane · kevlar · polypropylene · viscose · acetate · neoprene · carbon
Capable of elongation
- durabilityResistance to wear
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
load-bearing · high-performance · strain · stress · flexibility · elasticity · rigidity · stiffness
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
weaving · loom · weft · warp · spinning · knitting · crochet · fabric · cloth · twill
strand
Thin fiber piece
tuft · wisp · staple · monofilament · nanofibre · cellulose · keratin · collagen
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
hemp · jute · bamboo · cashmere · alpaca · mohair · angora · sisal · coir · ramie
roughage
Indigestible food matter
- branCereal grain husk
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- wholegrainUsing entire seed
psyllium · inulin · pectin · oats · legumes · vegetables · digestion · soluble · insoluble · prebiotic
nylon
Synthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile
spandex · lycra · elastane · kevlar · polypropylene · viscose · acetate · neoprene · carbon · aramid
tensile
Capable of elongation
- durabilityResistance to wear
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
reinforcement · load-bearing · high-performance · strain · stress · flexibility · elasticity · rigidity · stiffness · compression
- nerve fibresSignal-transmitting neural strands
- fibrous rootsMany thin underground strands
- optical fibreGlass strand carrying light signals
- carbon fibreReinforced polymer with filaments
- moral fibreStrength of character
- fibre opticLight-transmitting glass filament