Low Luster, contains Lumen

Good Strength

Strong Abrasion Resistance

Poor resiliency

No Pilling

No Static build

Hydrophilic

Flammable, Gray ash, smells like burning paper

Mildews, Biodegrabable

Coir

(Coconut Fiber)

Rough

Doormat, ropes, fishnets

Boyant

Hollow fiber resists wetting

Brittle

Only for filling, not spun

Bouyant

air filled Lumen

Isulates (better than wool)

Moisture resistant

Native to Philipines

For mats, carpets, tea bags, rope

Long coarse fiber, 5 to 11 1/2 feet

Sheer, strong, silky

Blended with silk

Formal shirts

Garments considered heirlooms

Sisal

Strong, rough, and woody

Rope and twine

Agave plant (grown in warm areas)

Brazil largest manufacturer

Fiber length 3-13 feet

Soft and golden

Hydrophilic, weaker when wet

Rough hand

Poor resiliency

Subject to mildew and microbes

Rope, Burlap, biodegradable

Bangledesh, India

Fiber length 6-20 inches

Smooth straight, natural luster

Highly crystalline, brittle and stiff

Pure white

Poor resiliency 

Fiber length 6-20 inches

smooth straight, natural luster

Highly Crystalline, rough hand

Really strong

Fair abrasion resistance

Poor resiliency

Elasticity is poor.

Great wicking ability

Hydrophilic, doesn't build static

Higher temp tolerance, still burns, smell of burning paper

Coarser and harsher than linen

strong and lightweight

little elongation

Used in ropes, twine, used in Levi's jeans

yellowish brown fiber

Wool

Outer fleece of sheep.

fiber is crimped

dry heat makes it brittle

Hygroscopic

flammable, but self extinguishable

susceptible to mildew