What fibers are made from
Fibers that come from a plant or animal
Natural
These fibers wrinkle
Cotton, linen and rayon
Good fiber for making summer clothes
Linen and cotton
What the fibers from animals are
Wool and silk
These are what fibers are turned into and then made into fabrics
Threads
Fibers that are made from a substance mixed with chemicals
Manufactured
You won't find wrinkles in these fibers
Polyester, nylon, spandex and acrylic
These fibers are used to make tablecloths and napkins
Linen
These fabrics can get static electricity
Petroleum based fibers like polyester, nylon and spandex
These fabrics stretch
Knits
Fibers that come from plants
Cotton and linen
These fibers are warm when you wear them
Wool and acrylic
The stretch this fiber gives makes it perfect for making sportswear
Spandex
This fiber is blended with other fibers to get rid of wrinkles
Polyester
These fabrics easily stretch out of shape
Nonwovens
Mixing cellulose with chemicals makes these fibers
Rayon and acetate
Absorbant manufactured fiber
Rayon
This strong fiber is great for making bags and tents
Nylon
This flowy fabric makes great dresses
Rayon
These fabrics don't stretch much at all
Wovens
Mixing chemicals with petroleum is how these fibers are made
Polyester, acrylic, nylon and spandex
Petroleum based manufactured fibers
Formal wear is often made from these fibers
Silk and acetate
This is why cotton is used to make jeans
It's strong and durable
This construction method is often used for disposable items
Nonwoven