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FABRIC FIBERS: NATURAL VS. SYNTHETIC |
Fabric can be created with fiber materials from many sources. The main categories of fabric are natural fabrics and synthetic fabrics.
NATURAL FABRICS
Natural fabrics are created from natural fibers, such as plants, seeds, and the hair, fur, and skin of animals. Examples of common natural fabrics are cotton (made from the cotton plant), linen (made from the flax plant), silk (made from secretions of the silkworm), and cashmere (made from the coat of goats). While plant fibers are mostly constructed of cellulose, animal fibers contain protein and lipids.
Note: The natural fabrics made from plants are considered vegan, while the natural fabrics made from the skin and hair/fur of animals are not.
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