Textile and Fiber Materials

Honey is a natural food product produced by bees.

Lemon juice is a natural substance extracted directly from the fruit.

Rayon, Nylon, and Polyester are all man-made polymers created through chemical processes.

Kevlar is a high-strength synthetic fiber developed through chemical engineering.

Leather is a natural material made from the processed skin or hide of animals.

Cotton is a natural fiber harvested from the cotton plant.

Wicker is a natural material made from woven plant stalks or branches.

Synthetic materials are created by chemically reacting various chemicals to form new, long-chain molecules or polymers.

Wood, cotton, and wool are all derived directly from plants or animals without human-made chemical synthesis. Plastic and polymers are synthetic materials.

Waterproof materials are treated or constructed to prevent water from penetrating the fabric pores.

Wrinkle-resistant finishes help fabrics maintain their smooth appearance and recover from deformation or folding.

Permanent press is a finish that uses heat setting to lock in shapes, creases, and pleats, making the fabric resistant to wrinkling during wear and washing.

Fire-resistant finishes are applied to fabrics to inhibit ignition and slow the spread of flames.

Stain-resistant finishes reduce the surface energy of fibers, making them less absorbent and easier to clean when spills occur.

Antimicrobial finishes are agents added to textiles to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms.