Synthetic fiber textile

White Viscose Rayon top spinning fiber. Made from cellulose (wood pulp). Viscose is the first synthetic fiber invented and it has a silky appearance. This quality is very nice, with lots of luster. Price is per 4 oz ball Fiber length is about 4-5"

As the name suggests, Acrylic Fabric is a synthetic polymer made from acrylonitrile. You don’t have to be a chemistry expert to identify that Acrylic Fabric is the least breathable textile and not at all advisable to be used for your day to day clothes. In more simplified terms, Acrylic Fabric is made from plastic […]

You can find natural and synthetic fibers among the world's most used fibers for textiles. Natural fibers can be plant-based, animal-based, or mineral-based.

A blog about Saori hand weaving,sewing clothing from hand wovens and many fiber arts from felting to hand spinning to fiber dyeing.

Fibers are classified by their chemical origin, falling into two groups or families: natural fibers and manufactured fibers. Manufactured fibers are also referred to as man made or synthetic fibers....

Raw materials/Natural fibres

The objective of this map was to be a learning tool to help students classify and group different textile fibers. I developed and re-designed the previous chart to enhance visual aesthetics. This classification map was published on the web by North Caroli…

Deciding which type of fabric to make an item with is an important decision, as fabrics can have countless qualities. From natural to synthetic fibers and from knit to woven, here’s a look at different fabric types and how to identify them.

Dyeing fabric is a fun way to add texture and color to your quilting and sewing projects. Learn about sun dyeing, wax resist, ombré dip-dyes and more.