synthetic fibers
Lab-created threads
Synthetic fibers are textile materials manufactured from chemical compounds rather than natural sources like cotton, wool, or silk.
Nylon, polyester, and acrylic are common examples.
They're typically stronger, more uniform, and less expensive than natural fibers, though often less breathable: The jacket is made of synthetic fibers that wick away moisture.
- microfiberUltrafine synthetic textile threads
- rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- moisture wickingDraws sweat from skin
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- man-madebuildings, cars, planes, boats, trains
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- artificial productsplastic, rubber, nylon, polyester, acrylic
- Synthetic Materialsnylon, polyester, acrylic, polymer, plastic
- Chemical Industrychemical engineering, chemical manufacturing, chemical plants, industrial chemistry, petrochemicals
- Materials HistoryBronze Age, Iron Age, Stone Age, Copper Age, iron smelting
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