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
