FIBRES IN NATURAL

INTRODUCTION.

 Natural fibres are taken from the plant 

and animal sources. Since they are avail-

able naturally in the plant, animal or min-

erals, they are called as natural fibres. 

Cotton, silk and wool are the most well 

known natural fibres. There are several 

other commonly used natural fibres like 

jute, flax, linen and asbestos.

Plant Fibres:

The fibres that are collected from vari-

ous plant seeds are known as seed fibres. 

Example: Cotton.

Bark / Bast Fibre:

Wood pulp is collected from the outer bark 

or stems of plant, which is used for making 

fibres known as bast fibres. These fibers are 

used for the packaging purposes and for 

paper production. Example : Jute.

Leaf Fibre :

The fibres that are taken or collected from 

leaves are known as leaf fibre. Example: 

Pineapple and banana.

Fruit Fibres:

The fibres that are taken from the fruits 

are known as fruit fibers.

Example : Coir.

Animal Fibres:

The animal fibres are obtained from ani-

mals or insects in the form of hair or a 

liquid substance like saliva. It is full of pro-

tein. Example : Hair from goat, Kashmir 

goat, camel, rabbit and saliva of silk worm.