Classes of fibers - JSS3 Home economics Lesson Note

Fibers are classified into two main classes. Namely;

1. The natural fibers; This are gotten from either plant e.g cotton and linen or from animals e.g wool and silk.
2. The man-made fibers; This are gotten from cellulose based fibers e.g viscose rayon and acetate or from non-cellulose based e.g nylon, polyester and acrylics.