Fiber
Fiber (
American English) or
fibre (
British English) is elongated stringy natural or
manufactured material. In the case of natural fibers, they often tie together the parts of natural creatures. Natural vegetable fibers, generally consist of
cellulose, examples include
cotton,
linen, and
hemp. Cellulose fibers are used in the manufacture of
paper and
cloth. Natural animal fibers include
spider silk,
sinew,
hair, and
wool. There are naturally occurring mineral fibers such as
asbestos.
Synthetic fibers include rayon, nylon, fiberglass, and graphite fiber. Synthetic fibers are the result of an extensive search by scientists to increase and improve upon the supply of naturally occurring animal and plant fiber.
See also: textile
References
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