Natural Fibers and their Characteristics | Texhour
The Natural fiber is sourced from both Plant (cellulosic) and Animal (protein). And here we clearly describe source and characteristics of some of the plant based and animal based fibers.
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Natural Fiber
The Natural fiber is sourced from both Plant (cellulosic) and Animal (protein). And here we clearly describe source and characteristics of some of the plant based and animal based fibers.
| Fibre | Source | Characteristics |
|
Coir |
Coconut husk |
Strength, durability |
|
Cotton |
Cotton boll |
Lightweight, absorbent |
|
Linen |
Flax stalk |
Lightweight, absorbent |
|
Jute |
Jute stalk |
Strength, durability |
|
Kapok |
Pentandra tree |
Fluffy cotton-like fibers |
|
Raffia |
Raffia palm |
Carpet |
|
Bamboo |
Bamboo pulp |
Lightweight, pliable fibre |
|
Hemp |
Cannabis stalk |
Strength, durability |
|
Piña |
Pineapple leaf |
soft, lightweight |
|
Ramie |
Rhea & China grass |
heavy,tough |
|
Sisal |
Agave leaf |
Strength, durability |
|
Soy protein |
Tofu-manufacturing waste |
Woolly, lightweight |
|
Fibre |
Source |
Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
|
Byssus |
Saltwater clam |
Lightweight, very strong, like silk |
|
Chiengora |
dog hair |
fluffy lightweight |
|
Qiviut |
Muskoxen |
Softness, warmth |
|
yak |
yak |
Heavy, warmth |
|
Wool |
Sheep |
Warmth |
|
Lambswool |
Lamb |
Softness, elasticity, warmth |
|
Cashmere wool |
Indian cashmere goat |
Softness |
|
Mohair wool |
North African angora goat |
Warmth, lightweight |
|
Camel hair |
Camel |
Warmth, lightweight |
|
Alpaca / Vicuña / Guanaco / Llama wool |
South America camel varieties |
Softness, warmth |
|
Angora wool |
Angora rabbit |
Softness blends well with other fibers |
|
Silk |
Mulberry silkworm |
Smooth fabric finish with high shine |
