KEY CONCEPTS OF PLASTICS AND TEXTILES

-  Both natural and synthetic fibres can be woven to make a variety of textiles.

- Natural fibres may come from animal sources (wool, silk), plant sources (cotton, linen, esparto, bamboo) and mineral sources (gold, silver and copper fibres).

- Synthetic fibres, such as nylon, polyester, rayon and Lycra, are plastic materials.

(LYCRA)