Fiber Classification
Natural fibers
There are two main types:
- Animal (Protein): Wool, Cashmere, Mohair,Yak, Camel Hair, Alpaca, Liama,Qiviut, Vicuna, Silk, Angora,Horsehair
- Plant(Cellulose): Cotton, Flax, Coir, Hemp, Jute, Ramie,Bamboo,Sisal, Abaca, Kapok
Natural fibers are derived from either animals or plants, such as bask, skin,seeds or shells.
Regenerated(Semi-synthetic) fiber
- Manufactured cellulosic fibers: Soybean protein, Milk casein
- Manufactured protein fibers:Rayon, Acetate
Regenerated(semi-synthetic) fibers are derived from natural resoures and go through an intensive chemical transformation process.
Synthetic fibers
- Synthetic fibers: Polyster, Nylon(Polyamide), Spandex, Olefin (Polyprolylene PP), Acrylic, Aramids, PVC( Polyvinyl Chloride)
Most polymers are similar to compounds that make up plastics, rubber, and coatings, and are developed through polymerization-a chemical process combining small molecules into polymers.