Definition of Fibers in Textiles

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What are fibers?

Fibers are the fundamental units of textiles.

Fibers are long and slender.

True (A)

What are the smallest entities of textiles?

Fibers

Fibers are the only units of matter capable of being spun into yarn or made into fabric.

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Fibers

The fundamental units of textiles, long, slender thread-like structures of cells, the smallest entities of textiles we wear, capable of being spun or made into fabric.

Filament

Long continuous fibrous structures, ranging from a few hundred meters to several kilometers long, similar thickness to fibers.

Staple Fiber

Short fibers, measured in inches or centimeters, typically 2-46 cm long, available only as short fibers/staples, can be natural or cut from continuous fibers.

Textiles

Products made from fibers or filaments.

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Study Notes

Definition of Fibers

Fibers are the fundamental units of textiles.
Long, slender thread-like structures of cells.
The smallest entities of textiles we wear.
Units of matter capable of being spun into yarn or made into fabric by various methods.