How are fibres classified? Give a brief discussion with examples for class 6.
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Natural fibres can be classified according to their origin. The vegetable, or cellulose-base, class includes such important fibres as cotton, flax, and jute. The animal, or protein-base, fibres include wool, mohair, and silk. An important fibre in the mineral class is asbestos.
Fibres of two types: (i) Natural fibres: They are derived from plants and animals. Examples: cotton and jute. (ii) Synthetic fibres: They are manufactured artificially.
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