plant-fiber

Cellulose from stalks

Plant-fiber describes material derived from the fibrous tissues of plants, used in textiles, paper, rope, and construction materials.

Cotton, hemp, flax, and jute are common plant fibers.

As a modifier, it distinguishes natural fibers from synthetic or animal-based alternatives: plant-fiber rope, plant-fiber insulation.

textiles

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

  • linenFlax-derived textile
  • hempIndustrial fiber crop
  • jutePlant fiber for sacking

ramie · sisal · flax · abaca · coir · kapok · spinning · weaving · bast · cellulose

crafts

basketry

Art of weaving containers

raffia · rattan · wicker · reed · palm leaf · pandan · braiding · coiling · natural dye · handmade

botanical

cell wall

Rigid cellular outer layer

cellulose · strand · stalk · stem · bark · leaf · extraction · retting · pulp · pith

dietary

cellulose

Plant wall polysaccharide

pectin · bran · husk · psyllium · lignin · whole grain · legume · vegetable · digestion · gut health

Opposites
material origin

plant-fibersynthetic fiber

Chemically produced textile strand

man-made fiber · animal fiber · polyester · nylon · acrylic

Family

plant, fiber, plants, planted, planting, planter, planters, plantation, plantations

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G