Natural Fiber
Hemp Fiber – natural cellulose, bast fibers
Hemp belongs to the Angiosperm phylum since it has vessel elements in the woody core (xylem) like hardwood.
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Explains origins, morphology, properties, and classification of textile fibers. Compares moisture regain, tensile behavior, thermal response, and sustainability profiles. Includes selection charts that link fiber choice to end-use performance and cost. This section explains practical decision criteria, typical test methods, and failure modes that matter in real production. Readers get checklists, calculation steps, and case examples connecting specifications to cost, reliability, and compliance. Links map core concepts to upstream inputs and downstream processes so choices remain consistent across sourcing, manufacturing, and end-use performance. Each article includes definitions, diagrams where helpful, and plain-language notes to help newcomers ramp quickly while giving experienced professionals the depth needed to troubleshoot and optimize. Standards references are cited with context, and whenever trade-offs exist, we make them explicit so you can defend decisions.
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Banana Fibers – Natural Plant/Bast Fibers
Banana fibre, a ligno-cellulosic fibre, obtained from the pseudo-stem of banana plant (Musa sepientum), is a bast fibre with relatively good mechanical properties.
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Coir or Coconut Fiber – the natural, seed fiber
Coir or coconut fiber belongs to the group of hard structural fibers. It is an important commercial product obtained from the husk of the coconut. Industries based on coir have developed in many coconut producing countries especially India, Tanzania, Kenya, Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Ghana etc.
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Kapok Fibres: Properties, Production, and Sustainability
Discover kapok fibres, a lightweight, eco-friendly fibre from Ceiba pentandra, perfect for sustainable bedding and insulation. Learn their properties and applications.
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Alpaca Fibres – natural, hair fiber
Alpacas are fiber producing animals. Alpaca fiber is one of the finest animal fibers in the world. It is comparable to mohair, cashmere and other rare fibers.
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Manmade Fiber
Manmade Mineral Fibres
A variety of inorganic materials are made into fine fibers and used for structural strengthening or insulation; they are known as man-made mineral fibers (MMMF). Types of man-made mineral fiber have names such as mineral wool (which includes rock wool, slag wool, and glass wool), continuous filament, superfine and refractory (or ceramic) man-made mineral fiber. The names of these classes of materials have different origins and are not necessarily mutually exclusive.
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Manmade Synthetic Fibres
The synthetic man-made fibers include the polyamides (nylon), polyesters, acrylics, polyolefin, vinyl, and elastomeric fibers, while the regenerated fibers include rayon, the cellulose acetates, the regenerated proteins, glass, and rubber fibers.
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Manmade Regenerated Protein Textile Fibres: Properties and Applications
Manmade regenerated protein textile fibres, such as those made from casein, soy, and zein, offer sustainable and biodegradable options for textile production. With properties like softness and moisture absorption, these fibres are used in apparel and home textiles, contributing to environmentally conscious textile manufacturing.
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Manmade Regenerated Cellulose Fibers
Certain natural cellulose fibers are treated and re-produced for specific purposes. The famous fibers such as Viscose Rayon, Acetate etc. are produced by processing various natural polymers.
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Natural Mineral/Metallic Fibres
A number of fibres exist that are derived from natural mineral sources or are manufactured from inorganic and mineral salts. These fibres are predominantly derivatives of silica (Si02) or other metal oxides.
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