Classification Of Fibers By Length

Textile Science and Care 3(2+1)

Lesson 02 : Classification Of Fibres

Classification Of Fibers By Length

According to length fibers are classified into two types they are;
  • Staple
  • Filament

Staple Fibers: These fibres are either natural or manmade or short length fibers which measures in inches or fraction of inch e.g. ¾ to 18 inches. Expect silk all other natural fibers are staple fibers. Manmade fibers are made in filament form but cut into short staple lengths as well

Filament Fibers: Long fibers measured in yards or meters are known as filaments. Silk and all man made fibers are filaments.

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