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NATURAL FIBERS

Natural fibers include those made out of plants, animal and mineral sources. Natural fibers can be classified according to their origin.

Vegetable fibers

, Linen , Jute , Flax , Ramie , Sisal and Hemp . Cellulose fibers serve in the manufacture of Paper and Cloth . This fiber can be further categorized into the following:

and Kapok .

and Agave .

, Kenaf , industrial Hemp , Ramie , Rattan , Soybean fiber, and even Vine fibers and Banana fibers.

Fruit Fiber : The fiber is collected from the fruit of the plant. e.g. Coconut (Coir) fiber.

Stalk Fibre : Straws of wheat, rice, barley, and other crops including Bamboo and Grass.

Animal fibers

Animal Hair (Wool or Hairs): Fiber or wool is taken from animals or hairy mammals. e.g. Wool (sheep wool), goat hair (Alpaca, Cashmere), horse hair, etc.

Silk Fibre: Fiber is collected from dried saliva of bugs or insects during preparing Cocoon s. e.g. Silk from Silk Worm s

Avian Fibre: Fiber from Birds. e.g. Feather and feather fiber.

MINERAL FIBERS

Mineral Fiber s are naturally occurring fiber or slightly modified fiber procured from minerals. These can be categorized into the following categories:

( Chrysotile ) and Amphiboles ( Amosite , Crocidolite , Tremolite , Actinolite , and Anthophyllite ).

s ( Glass Wool and Quartz ), Aluminum Oxide , Silicon Carbide , and Boron Carbide

Metal fibres]]: Aluminum fibres

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