Natural & Synthetic Fibers

Plant fiber used to make lightweight suits and tablecloths

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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