Textile Fibers

Types of Fibers and Yarns
 Fibers are spun into yarn
 Yarns are uninterrupted threads of textile fibers that are ready to be
turned into fabrics
 Natural
 Originate from natural sources
 Plant (cellulosic) or animal (protein)
 Manufactured, synthetic, or man-made (terms interchangeable)
 Originate from chemical sources
 May also be from regenerated or recycled sources