Textile fibers are the fibers that textiles are made up of. They can be either natural or synthetic (made by man). The following is a list of commonly available textile fibers:

List of Natural Textile Fibers: Animal and Plant-Based

Natural, Animal Textile Fibers

• Alpaca
• Angora
• Cashmere
• Silk
• Wool

Natural, Plant-Based Fibers, Also Known as “Cellulose Fibers”:

Cotton

Hemp

Jute

Linen

List of Semi-Synthetic Textile Fibers

Semi-synthetic fibers are also plant-based, cellulose fibers derived from natural materials. However, they are not completely natural in origin. Synthetic chemicals or processes are applied to the natural materials to create a finished fabric. In many cases, these natural materials would be unusable for fiber without this extensive amount of additional processing. Examples of semi-synthetic fibers are as follows:

• Bamboo
• Rayon
• Acetate
• Tencel / Lyocell

List of Synthetic Textile Fibers

• Acrylic
• Nylon
• Polyester

So there you have it: There’s a list of commonly available textile fibers that are popular for making a variety of texiles and fabrics for making clothing, accessories, home furnishings, toys and other household products.