Natural & Synthetic Fibers

Plant fiber used to make lightweight suits and tablecloths

• Wool

• Cotton

• Linen

• Silk

Smooth, shiny fiber gathered from an insects cocoon and used to make blouses, sheets and ties

• Wool

• cotton

• Linen

• Silk

Warm wrinkle resistant fiber made from the hair of sheep that is used in blankets, coats and suits.

• Wool

• Cotton

• Linen

• Silk

Absorbent, comfortable plant fiber that is often used to make towels and sheets.

• Wool

• Cotton

• Linen

• Silk

This fiber is often found in coat and suit linings. Acetone will damage this fiber.

• Acrylic

• Polyester

• Rayon

• Acetate

Wrinkle resistant fiber that is usually combined with another fiber in many types of garments

• Polyester

• Rayon

• Acrylic

• Acetate

This fiber's high stretch and recovery make it ideal for swimwear.

• Rayon

• Polyester

• Spandex

• Nylon

Lightweight and very strong fiber that is used to make rain resistant clothing, sleeping bags and carpeting.

• Polyester

• Rayon

• Nylon

• Acetate

This warm feeling fiber is used to make machine washable sweaters and blankets.

• Rayon

• Spandex

• Nylon

• Acrylic

This FIRST man-made fiber is chemically produced from cellulose and it is used to make fabrics with a linen look.

• Acetate

• Rayon

• Polyester

• Nylon