textile fiber
Woven material component
A textile fiber is any material, natural or synthetic, that can be spun into thread or yarn and woven, knitted, or otherwise formed into fabric.
Natural fibers include cotton, wool, silk, and linen, while synthetic fibers include nylon, polyester, and acrylic.
The properties of a fiber—its strength, texture, absorbency, and durability—determine what kinds of textiles it can produce and how those fabrics perform.
- rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile
- viscoseRegenerated cellulose textile
- acetateVinegar-derived compound
- coirPalm-fruit husk fiber
- asbestosFibrous fireproofing mineral
cotton · raw cotton · kevlar · alpaca · modal · jute · aramid · cashmere · kapok · flax · nylon · piña · plant based · polyester · elastane · ramie · hemp · lyocell
- fibercellulose, roughage, pectin, lignin, inulin
- fiberscotton, wool, silk, linen, hemp
- airborne allergenspollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, ragweed
material function
textile fiberstructural steel
Construction framework metal
building block · lumber · concrete · sheet metal · plate glass