When we talk about textile fibers, we talk about filaments that combine to form a
uniform layer or surface, with specific properties. Usually, this layer or fabric is
formed by the spinning process, in which the filaments are 'tangled' with each
other, to form a kind of woven structure that takes on certain specific mesh
properties. A material is considered suitable as a textile fiber if the diameter in its
physical state is less than its minimum length.
The spinning of this type of fibers can be carried out in two ways, manually or
chemically. The natural form does not have much explanation, compared to the
chemical form. This is divided into two, the artificial and the synthetic.
When we talk about textiles, we refer to the use of any type of material for the
manufacture of fabrics. Because deep down, this is the purpose of the textile
industry.
Among the most important types of textile fibers we have the following: