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Textile fibres can be created from many natural sources (animal hair or fur, insect cocoons as with silk worm cocoons), as well as semisynthetic methods that use naturally-occurring polymers, and synthetic methods that use polymer-based materials, and even minerals such as metals to make foils and wires. The textile industry requires that fibre content be provided on content labels. These labels are used to test textiles under different conditions to meet safety standards (for example, for flame-resistance), and to determine whether or not a textile is machine washable or must be dry-cleaned. Common textile fibres used in global fashion today include:[1][2][3]Contents [hide] 1 Animal-based fibres 2 Plant-based fibres 3 Mineral-based fibres 4 Synthetic fibres 5 See also 6 References

Animal-based fibres [edit]Fibre	Source	Attribute Byssus	-	- Chiengora	-	- Qiviut	Muskoxen	Softness, warmth Yak	Yak	- Rabbit	Rabbits	Softness Wool	Sheep	Warmth Lambswool	Lambs	Softness, elasticity, warmth Cashmere wool	Indian cashmere goat	Softness Mohair wool	North African angora goat	Warmth, holds dyes well, lightweight Camel hair	Arabian Dromedary and Northeast Asian Bactrian camels	Warmth, lightweight Alpaca / Vicuña / Guanaco / Llama wool	South America camelid varieties	Softness, warmth Angora wool	Angora rabbit	Softness, blends well with other fibres Silk	Chinese mulberry silkworm	Smooth fabric finish with high sheen

Plant-based fibres [edit]Fibre	Source	Attribute Abacá	-	- Coir	Coconut	Strength, durability Cotton	Shrub	Lightweight, absorbent Flax	Herbaceous plant	Lightweight, absorbent, used to make linen Jute	Vegetable plant in linden family	Strength, durability Kapok	-	- Kenaf	-	- Raffia	Raffia palm	- Bamboo	Grass pulp	Lightweight, pliable fibre Hemp	Cannabis	Strength, durability Modal	Beech tree	Softness, lightweight Piña	Pineapple leaf	- Ramie	Flowering plant in nettle family	- Sisal	-	Strength, durability Soy protein	Tofu-manufacturing waste	-

Mineral-based fibres [edit]Fibre	Source	Attribute Asbestos Cloth	asbestos	Fire-resistance, light weight Glass, Fibreglass	Mixed silicates	Fire-resistance, futuristic appearance in some products Metals	Gold, silver, and many other minerals	Foil, fibres, wire

Synthetic fibres [edit]Fibre	Source	Attribute Rayon (Viscose)	Regenerated cellulose, semisynthetic	Lustrous appearance, absorbent Acetate	Cellulose, semisynthetic	Lustrous appearance, pliable fabric Tencel	Wood pulp, semisynthetic	Lightweight Polyester	Polymer, polyethylene terephthalate	Wrinkle-resistant, easy care Aramid	Aromatic polymide	Heat- and tear-resistant Acrylic	Acrylonitrile	Imitates wools and cashmeres due to softness Ingeo	Polylactide	Wicks away persperation (hydrophilic) Luminex	Fibre optics	Light-emitting Lurex	Polyamide, polyester	Metallic appearance, sheen Lyocell	Cellulose	Strong, soft, absorbent, biodegradeable Nylon	Polyamide	Silk-like appearance Spandex (Lycra)	Polyurethane	Stretches easily Olefin	Polyethylene, polypropylene	Wicks away persperation (hydrophilic), lightweight (olefin fibres have the lowest specific gravity of all fibres) PLA fibre, Polylactide	Polymers, lactic acid	Lightweight, wicks away perspiration (hydrophilic), UV light-resistant