The document discusses different types of textile fibers including natural fibers like cotton, wool, silk, and flax that come from plants and animals as well as manufactured fibers such as polyester, rayon, nylon, and acetate. It describes fiber characteristics like durability, elasticity, and absorbency. It notes that most natural fibers are staple fibers of varying lengths while silk is a filament fiber and most manufactured fibers are also filament fibers that can be cut into staple lengths.

1. Textile Fibres Chapter 11 polyester Wool Cotton Silk

2. Fibres to Textiles Fibres Textiles Yarns Plant Animal Cotton Wool Flax Silk Hemp Manufactured – polyester, rayon, nylon, acetate Fibres twisted together Woven or knit from yarns

3. Fibre Characteristics Durability Elasticity Abrasion Resistance Wrinkle Resistance Shape retention Luster Absorbency Wicking Washability Strength Resiliency

4. Staple and Filament Fibres Wool Staple Length - centimeters Silk Filament Length - meters Most natural fibres are staple fibres Silk is the exception Most manufactured fibres are filament fibres Can be cut into staple lengths for a more natural feel Staple fibres are rough Filament fibres are smooth

5. Natural Fibres Some common natural fibres: Wool Cotton Silk Flax Silk worms Sheep shearing Cotton plant Flax Plant

6. Manufactured Fibres Some common manufactured fibres : Rayon Acrylic Nylon Polyester Spandex Acetate