Textile Fibre Types

What are examples of natural textile fibers?

• cotton, linen, wool, silk, jute

• polyester

• acrylic

• nylon

Name some synthetic textile fibers.

• polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex

• cotton

• wool

• silk

Can you provide examples of regenerated textile fibers?

• Cotton

• Viscose, Lyocell, Regenerated Polyester

• Nylon

• Acrylic

List some cellulosic textile fibers.

• Silk

• Polyester

• Cotton, Linen, Bamboo

• Wool

What are protein-based textile fibers?

• Fibers made from carbohydrates like cotton

• Fibers made from metals like iron

• Fibers made from plastics like polyester

• Fibers made from proteins found in natural sources like silk, wool, and soy.

Name a few mineral-based textile fibers.

• asbestos, basalt, glass fibers

• cotton

• silk

• wool

Which natural textile fiber comes from the flax plant?

• Linen

• Wool

• Silk

• Cotton

What is the most common synthetic textile fiber?

• Acrylic

• Cotton

• Polyester

• Nylon

What is the process of creating regenerated textile fibers?

• Melting down plastic bottles

• Using natural dyes on existing textiles

• Collect used textiles, break them down into fibers, spin fibers into new yarns or fabrics

• Harvesting new fibers from plants

What is a characteristic of cellulosic textile fibers?

• Derived from animals and composed primarily of cellulose

• Synthetic origin and composed primarily of cellulose

• Derived from minerals and composed primarily of cellulose

• Derived from plants and composed primarily of cellulose