FiberType

enumeration

Fiber Type

Fiber types as defined in EU Textile Labelling Regulation 1007/2011 Annex I.

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Values (20)

Value	Description
Acrylic	Synthetic fiber made from acrylonitrile polymers.
Cashmere	Fine natural fiber from cashmere goat undercoat.
Cotton	Natural cellulose fiber from cotton plant (Gossypium).
Elastane	Synthetic elastic fiber (spandex/Lycra) for stretch fabrics.
Hemp	Natural cellulose fiber from hemp plant (Cannabis sativa).
Leather	Animal hide material (not a textile fiber but used in footwear composition).
Linen	Natural cellulose fiber from flax plant (Linum usitatissimum).
Lyocell	Regenerated cellulose fiber using closed-loop solvent process (Tencel).
Modal	Regenerated cellulose fiber from beech wood pulp.
OrganicCotton Organic Cotton	Cotton grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers per organic standards.
Polyamide	Synthetic fiber (nylon) made from polyamide polymers.
Polyester	Synthetic fiber made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Polypropylene	Synthetic thermoplastic fiber for technical applications.
RecycledCotton Recycled Cotton	Cotton fiber reclaimed from pre-consumer or post-consumer textile waste.
RecycledPolyester Recycled Polyester	Polyester fiber made from recycled PET bottles or textile waste.
RecycledWool Recycled Wool	Wool fiber reclaimed from pre-consumer or post-consumer textile waste.
Rubber	Natural or synthetic rubber material (used in footwear soles).
Silk	Natural protein fiber from silkworm cocoons.
Viscose	Regenerated cellulose fiber from wood pulp (rayon).
Wool	Natural protein fiber from sheep or lamb fleece.