Natural Fibers

Wool, Cotton, Silk, Linen

Silk

Onesingle

thread can

measure

up to4,000feet inlength

Silk

Silk

Threestrandsaretwistedtogethe

r.

Silk

25 strands of the 3-strand silk are twisted together resulting in a thread made up of 75 strands.

Silk

Dyeing the silk

Flowering Flax

Flax

Linen

Dew vs. water retted

Bale of water retted

flax

Wool

Sheep

What are the properties of wool?

Wool

Cotton

Is wrinkle resistant.

Breathes.

Is America’s favorite fiber.

Cotton