natural-fiber
Cotton or linen
Natural-fiber describes materials made from fibers occurring in nature rather than synthesized chemically.
Cotton, wool, silk, linen, and hemp are natural fibers; polyester and nylon are not.
The term appears most often in clothing and textiles: a natural-fiber rug, natural-fiber clothing breathes better in summer.
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- hempIndustrial fiber crop
- jutePlant fiber for sacking
- silkFine woven insect fiber
wool · ramie · sisal · flax · muslin · burlap · canvas · chambray
Able to decompose naturally
- renewableCapable of restoration
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- organicFrom living matter
sustainable · plant-based · carbon-neutral · low-impact · recyclable · chemical-free · green · non-toxic
Permits air passage
- absorbentAble to soak up
- durableAble to withstand use
- softYielding to touch
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
strong · biodegradable · moisture-wicking · thermoregulating · hypoallergenic · lustrous · textured · crisp
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
silk · wool · ramie · sisal · flax · muslin · burlap · canvas · chambray · batiste
biodegradable
Able to decompose naturally
- renewableCapable of restoration
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
organic · sustainable · plant-based · carbon-neutral · low-impact · recyclable · chemical-free · green · non-toxic · ethical
breathable
Permits air passage
lightweight · strong · biodegradable · moisture-wicking · thermoregulating · hypoallergenic · lustrous · textured · crisp · supple
weaving
Interlacing strands into fabric
crochet · macrame · basketry · cordage · ropemaking · felting · braiding · twisting · handspun · loom
natural-fibersynthetic fiber
Chemically produced textile strand
synthetic · man-made fiber · polyester · nylon · acrylic
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