natural fibers
Cotton, wool, silk
Natural fibers are materials derived from plants, animals, or minerals rather than synthesized chemically.
Cotton, wool, silk, and linen are common examples.
The term typically appears in contrast to synthetic fibers like polyester or nylon: This shirt is made from natural fibers.
Natural fibers are valued for breathability and biodegradability.
- sisalAgave-derived rope fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
- merino woolFine sheep fiber fabric
- flaxFiber and oil crop
- linenFlax-derived textile
bamboo · jute · hemp · abaca · cotton · raw cotton · organic cotton · vicuña · kapok · coir · cashmere · ramie · yarn · spinning wheel · fiber arts · piña · silk · mohair
- materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, fabric
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- raw materialsiron ore, copper ore, raw cotton, raw wool, crude oil
- ancient textilestextile, weaving, loom, looms, spinning
- basketrybasket, baskets, woven basket, basketmaker, basketry
- eco-fashionsustainable fashion, ethical fashion, slow fashion, organic cotton, recycled fabric
origin/manufacturing
natural fiberssynthetic fibers
Chemically produced textile strands
man-made fibers · polyester · nylon · acrylic · spandex
natural, nature, unnatural, supernatural, fibrous, fibers, fiberglass, naturalize, naturalization