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Natural Fibres

Chapter 5: Fabrics Around Us · HOME SCIENCE

Natural Fibres Natural fibres are those which are available to us in nature. There are four types of natural fibres. (a) Cellulosic fibres— . Seed hair-cotton, kapok .

Bast fibres-flax(linen), hemp, jute . Leaf fibres-pineapple, agave( sisal ) . Nut husk fibres-coir(coconut) (b) Protein fibres . Animal hair–wool, specially hair (goat, camel), fur .

Animal secretion–silk (c) Mineral fibre: Asbestos (d) Natural rubber

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