Fibers Fibers Bast fibre (fiber) or skin fibre is fibre collected from the skin or bast surrounding the stem of a plant. These fibres have higher tensile strength than other kinds, and are therefore used for ropes, yarn, paper, and burlap. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bast fibre"
Coir (from Malayalam kayaru - cord) is a coarse fibre extracted from the fibrous outer shell of a coconut. ...more on Wikipedia about "Coir"
Cotton is a soft fiber that grows around the seeds of the Cotton plant ( Gossypium spp.), a shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of both the Old World and the New World. The fibre is most often spun into thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cotton"
:For other meanings of fiber/fibre please see Fiber (disambiguation). ...more on Wikipedia about "Fiber"
Fiber crops are field crops grown for their fibers, which are used to make paper, cloth, or rope. These crops are generally havestable after a single growing season, as opposed to trees which are typically grown for many years before being harvested for wood pulp fiber. In specific circumstances, fiber crops can be superior to wood pulp fiber in terms of technical performance, environmental impact or cost. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fiber crop"
Common flax (also known as linseed) is a member of the Linaceae family, which includes about 150 plant species widely distributed around the world. Some of them are grown in domestic flower beds, as flax is one of the few truly blue flowers. (Most "blue" flowers are really a shade of purple.) ...more on Wikipedia about "Flax"
:This article focuses on cultivation and use of hemp ( Cannabis) as a source of oil, food, fibre, and other non-drug uses. For other meanings please see Hemp (disambiguation). ...more on Wikipedia about "Hemp" http://www.shortopedia.com Is Good For You. shortopedia
:Jute is also occasionally used to refer to Jutes, a Germanic people of Europe. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jute"
*Evaluation of Jute Policies and a Jute Policy Model for Bangladesh ...more on Wikipedia about "Jute trade"
King Cotton is a phrase used in the Southern United States before the American Civil War. The phrase was used mainly by Southern politicians and authors who wanted to illustrate the importance of the crop to southern economy. This is because Southern plantations generated three-fourths of the world's cotton supply.http://college.hmco.com/history/readerscomp/gahff/html/ff_108100_kingcotton.htm In particular, after the invention of the cotton gin the production of cotton surpassed that of tobacco in the south and became the dominant cash crop. Eventually, over half of the United States' exports were cotton. ...more on Wikipedia about "King Cotton"
(Microfiber) Microfibre is a term for fibres with strands thinner than one denier. Fabrics made with microfibres are exceptionally soft and hold their shape well. ...more on Wikipedia about "Microfiber"
Navel lint, or more commonly belly button lint or fluff, is an accumulation of fluffy fibres in one's navel. ...more on Wikipedia about "Navel lint"
Qiviut (less commonly spelt qiviuq or Qiveut, and pronounced kiv-ee-yuk) is the wool of the musk ox. It is valued for its use as a fibre as, unlike sheep's wool, it does not shrink in water at any temperature. It is most commonly used for hats and scarves, and is among the softest wools. ...more on Wikipedia about "Qiviut"
Silk is a natural protein fibre that can be woven into textiles. It is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm larva, in the process known as sericulture, which kills the larvae. The shimmering appearance for which it is prized comes from the fibers' triangular prism-like structure, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles. ...more on Wikipedia about "Silk"
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Synthetic fibers are the result of an extensive search by scientists to increase and improve upon the supply of naturally occurring animal and plant fibers that have been used in making cloth. ...more on Wikipedia about "Synthetic fiber"
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