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fibers

Types of Fibers

Natural

  • Wool — Soft thread sheared from a sheep’s coat.
  • Cotton — Soft fiber from the plant of the same name.
  • Silk — The soft, lustrous fiber obtained as a filament from the cocoon of the silkworm.
  • Sisal, Hemp, Coir or Cocoa — Natural fibers from plants of the same name; usually with a coarse and textured shaft.

Synthetics — man-made

  • Nylon — Resilient fiber man-made from petroleum based products; strong in construction.
  • Olefin or Polypropylene — Strong and colorfast. Great for sunny areas.
  • Polyester — Soft fiber; exceptional for cut pile.
  • Acrylic — Fiber that gives the appearance of wool; water resistant; usually found in bath carpets and rugs.
  • Blends — combination of any fibers synthetic or natural.