Classification of textile fibres for sportswear
The classification of fibres is usually based on origin and chemical nature. A convenient initial sub-classification involves dividing fibres into natural fibres and man-made fibres; although the term man-made fibres is criticised for obvious reasons, no acceptable alternative has found common use.
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Animal (protein) - keratin (wool) and fibroin (silk). |
Vegetable (cellulose) - seed (cotton). |
Manufactured |
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Regenerated |
Synthetic |
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Cellulose - true cellulose (viscose, modal, lyocel). Rubber. Mineral - metal and carbon. |
Polyamide - polyamide/nylon 6, polyamide/nylon 6.6, aramids. Polyester. Acrylic - normal and modacrylic Polyolefines - polythene and polypropylene Elastanes - polyurethanes, polyesters (PBT, PTT). Polyvinyls - polyvinyl chloride and copolymers. |
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