Materials Used in Handloom Textiles

Cotton is a natural fiber that is derived from the cotton plant.

Polyester is a synthetic fiber that is made from petroleum.

Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber that is made from cellulose, which is a natural polymer found in plants.

Cotton is the most commonly used fiber in handloom textiles because it is soft, comfortable, and breathable.

Mulberry silk, tussar silk, and eri silk are all types of silk that are used in handloom textiles.

Merino wool, cashmere wool, and angora wool are all types of wool that are used in handloom textiles.

Flax linen, hemp linen, and jute linen are all types of linen that are used in handloom textiles.

Viscose bamboo fiber, lyocell bamboo fiber, and tencel bamboo fiber are all types of bamboo fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

Abaca banana fiber, musa banana fiber, and manila banana fiber are all types of banana fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

Piña pineapple fiber is the only type of pineapple fiber that is used in handloom textiles.

White coir fiber, brown coir fiber, and black coir fiber are all types of coir fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

White jute fiber, brown jute fiber, and tossa jute fiber are all types of jute fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

Cannabis hemp fiber, manila hemp fiber, and sisal hemp fiber are all types of hemp fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

China grass ramie fiber, boehmeria ramie fiber, and rhea ramie fiber are all types of ramie fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

Agave sisal fiber, henequen sisal fiber, and mauritius sisal fiber are all types of sisal fiber that are used in handloom textiles.