Question

Give the classification of fabric based on their origin

Answer 1

Natural fibers are hair-like threads obtained directly from plants, animals, and mineral sources. Botanically, a natural fiber is a collection of cells having long length and negligible diameter. They are obtained as continuous filaments or discrete elongated pieces similar to thread. They can be spun or twisted into yarn such as cloth and can be converted into nonwoven fabrics, such as paper or felt. An example of a commonly used natural fiber is cotton. Other examples include wool, jute, silk, hair, fur, hemp, and linen.

The characteristics of natural fibers are:

They can be spun or twisted into yarn to make cloth.

They can be converted into nonwoven fabrics.

They are strong and durable.

They have high moisture absorbing capacity.

They provide excellent look and feel.

They are comfortable.

Natural fibers can be classified according to their origin into the following categories:

Plant fibers

Animal fibers

Mineral fibers