Fibers offered at Sun Fibers
By: Gavin Nichols
Fiber Choices
Cotton
Disadvantage: Doesn't work well with heat
End use: it is used to make jackets and sweatshirts and regular shirts.
Natural or Synthetic- Natural Fiber
Flax
Disadvantage: Not really heat resistant
End use: Used to make linen.
Natural or Synthetic: Natural Fiber
Silk
Disadvantage: Very Expensive
End use: Used to make silk pajamas.
Natural or Synthetic- Natural Fiber
Wool
Disadvantage: Limited wearability due to coarseness.
End use: can be used to make sweaters
Natural or Synthetic : Natural Fiber
Acetate
Disadvantage: Not machine washable
End use: Used for color dyes
Natural or Synthetic: Synthetic Fiber
Rayon
Disadvantage: Becomes weak when soaked.
End use: Used to make clothing and house furniture.
Natural or Synthetic: Synthetic Fiber
Nylon
Disadvantage: susceptible to mildew.
End use: used to make elastic clothes.
Olefin
disadvantage- lacks resilience
End use: used to make carpet
Polyester
Disadvantage: Susceptible to acids
Spandex
Disadvantage: Non absorbent
End use: used to make panty hose
Nature or Synthetic- synthetic
Lyocell
Disadvantage: susceptible to mildew
End use: used to make cloths
Natural or Synthetic: Synthetic.