synthetic fabrics

Man-made cloth materials

Synthetic fabrics are textiles made from chemically manufactured fibers rather than natural materials like cotton, wool, or silk.

Nylon, polyester, and acrylic are common examples.

These fabrics typically resist wrinkles and moisture, dry quickly, and cost less than natural alternatives: The jacket is made of synthetic fabrics that wick away sweat.

Related
  • rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile
  • polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
  • nylonSynthetic textile polymer
  • acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
  • acetateVinegar-derived compound

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Categories
Opposites
material origin

synthetic fabricsnatural fibers

Materials from living sources

cotton · wool · silk · linen · hemp

processing level

synthetic fabricshomespun

Plain and unpretentious

virgin wool · raw silk

environmental sustainability

synthetic fabricseco-friendly fabrics

Low-impact clothing materials

Family

fabric, synthesis, fabrication, synthesize

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G