animal fibre
raw material
Also known as: protein-base fibre
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classification of natural fibres
- In natural fibre: Classification and properties
The animal, or protein-base, fibres include wool, mohair, and silk. An important fibre in the mineral class is asbestos.
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Why Is Cashmere Expensive?
- In Why Is Cashmere Expensive?
…limited amount of this precious fiber. Each goat yields only a few grams to about half a kilogram (1.1 pound) of cashmere annually, making it a scarce resource. To create a single sweater, the fleece of 4 to 6 goats is required, while an overcoat demands the production of 30…
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