All textiles are made from fibre , which can be either natural or manmade . As the name suggests, natural fibres are sourced from plants and animals which naturally thrive in our environment. On the other hand, manmade fibres require human effort to create and are manufactured using chemical processes in factories. Examples of natural fibres: Cotton- from the cotton plant. Wool- from domestic sheep and other animals. Linen- produced from the flax plant. Silk- from the silkworm cocoon. Examples of manmade/synthetic fibres: Polyester Nylon Acrylic Rayon Textiles with vary in characteristics depending on the fibres used to make them. If you look at the label of any finished garment, you can tell whether natural or synthetic fibres were used to make it. A textile’s level of comfort, color-fastness, wear and tear, absorbency, ability to resist wrinkles and ease of care is dependent on the percentages of natural and/or synthetic fibre used. What are the...