what is fibre

Fiber (from the French fibre[1]) is a rope or string used as a component of composite materials, or matted[disambiguation needed] into sheets to make products such as paper or felt. Fibers are often used in the manufacture of other materials. The strongest engineering materials are generally made as fibers, for example carbon fiber and Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene. Each fibre has particular properties which help us to decide which particular fibre should be used to suite a particular requirement. Certain fibre properties increase its value and desirability in its intended end-use but are not necessary properties essential to make a fibre. Thus it is very essential to know the individual aspects and specific properties of each kind of fibre. There are several primary properties necessary for a polymeric material to make an adequate fiber.Certain other fiber properties increase its value and desirability in its intended end-use but are not necessary properties essential to make a fiber. Such secondary properties include moisture absorption characteristics, fiber resiliency, abrasion resistance, density, luster, chemical resistance, thermal characteristics, and flammability. Some Primary Properties of Textile Fibers are: Fiber length to width ratio, Fiber uniformity,

Fiber strength and flexibility, Fiber extensibility and elasticity, and Fiber cohesiveness.

Natural Fibres

Cotton - A Natural Fiber

Slik

Wool

Linen

Viscose

Cellulose rayon

modified rayon fibers

Nylon

Polyester

Acrylic fibers

modacrylic