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Career Paths | Overview | Fiber Characteristics
FIBER AND FABRIC
EDUCATION PROGRAM -
Fiber Characteristics
You are probably familiar with some of the important characteristics of the common textile fibers. However, you may not understand the difference between manufactured fibers. All fibers are not the same, and their properties and advantages can vary widely.
To help you better understand fibers, the following summarizes the important characteristics and end uses of the major fibers used in apparel and home fashion. Be informed when you are purchasing and caring for apparel and home furnishings.
Index of Fibers
| Natural Fibers | Manufactured Fibers |
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