natural fiber

Noun

Meaning

fiber derived from plants or animals

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

natural fibre cellulose fabric straw batting raffia carbon fiber plant fiber plant fibre animal fiber aramid fiber cellulosic fiber composite fiber fiber reinforcing material biomass fiber
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Antonyms

rayon synthetic fiber

Hypernyms

fibre fiber

Hyponyms

bast cotton staple pandanus bowstring hemp plant fiber

Examples

Although cultivated since antiquity, it was the invention of the cotton gin that lowered the cost of production that led to its widespread use, and it is the most widely used natural fiber cloth in clothing today. Source: Internet

Alpaca fleece is a lustrous and silky natural fiber that is soft and luxurious, like cashmere, but is warmer and hypoallergenic. Source: Internet

The influence and effect of fur trading, especially for Beaver pelts between 1500-1940 is hard to understand these days when there are dozens of optional synthetic fabrics added to the repertoire of natural fiber materials. Source: Internet

Virtually any novice DIY'er can create this boho-inspired, natural fiber Sarah Sherman Samuel. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

natural features of the earth natural feeling natural fertilizer natural fibers natural fibre natural fibre fleece