Fibers | Notion

Fibers are raw materials that can be converted into textile yarns and fabrics.

</aside>

Fibers can be classified into 4 types

Plant
Animal
Regenerated
Synthetic

Fibers are chosen for their specific properties, and can be used alone or combined depending on the desired properties.

Blended Fibers

Fiber blends and mixed yarns are made by combining 2 or more textile fibers. When blended or mixed, these fibers can modify or change the properties, as well as the appearance, of fiber, yarn, or fabric. They utilize the characteristics of each kind of fiber and are used to help meet specific industry requirements.

Blended fibers	Mixed yarns
Combines 2 or more fiber substances into a single fiber strand.	Combines 2 or more strands of different fibers to form one yarn, which can be single or plied.

Blended fibers and mixed-yarn fabrics are produced for the following reasons:

To improve the appearance of a fabric, such as texture, color, and tone
To improve the quality of a fabric, such as durability, strength, and texture
To improve the ease of handling a fabric to be sewn, or to retain its shape
To improve the profitability of fabric, making it cheaper to produce

Fibers