NATURAL FIBERS

The world around you is made up of fibers. Although there are man-made fibers, most prefer the natural fibers. Humans are living in a world right now where organics and very natural substances are more appealing to the human senses. They are more appealing because they are so natural. The feel and texture are more appealing and the color of cotton or wool is more neutral when not dyed, which makes the color of the fabric go with any other color.

One of the most used natural fibers is cotton. One of the biggest cotton brands is ‘Cotton: the fabric of our lives.’ Cotton has a high resistance to sunlight and abrasion. Given that cotton is a natural fiber, it takes on color easily and becomes cool to the touch. Cotton grows easily in a wide range of climates and can be blended with other fibers very easily.  These qualities make cotton a great fabric to work with for clothing and other everyday items. All Americans and many others around the world, because of its softness and flexibility to usage love Cotton

Linen fiber is made from flax and is another natural fiber  that is popular because of its wide variety of usage. Linen is a bast fiber, which means it was removed from the plants stem or leafy parts. This fiber has a very crisp, hard and cool feel to it. Similar to cotton, linen yarns are manufactured through various processes that can result in vastly different appearances. Linen is labor-intensive to manufacture, but when it is made into garments, it is valued for its exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather.

The most prevalent protein fiber is wool, which comes from the fleece of a sheep. Wool has few very distinguished qualities that separate it from any other fiber. The natural crimp that creates a springy look as well as its roundness sets wool apart from other natural fabrics. Wool is also very resilient, making it easy to maintain any finish. Since wool is a natural fiber is does contain small amounts of fat, sodium and calcium. Wool also absorbs water and moisture very easily as well as sound, which can be great for use in a sound studio. Wool is great for the use of firefighter gear or other special garments because it has a natural high heat resistance. Many items such as blankets, jackets, special garments, carpeting, and insulation, all these qualities makes wool so special and distinguished.

Natural fibers are very environmentally friendly and comfortable on the human skin. These fibers can be spun into filaments, rope, or thread, as well as being made into sheets to make paper products. There are many types of natural fibers out there to work with, whether its for a new pair of jeans or a great wool rug, you will be able to find one that works for you best.