The most common type of regenerated fiber, which is derived from cellulose and is mostly plant in origin, is rayon.

Synthetic polymer fibers, which all originate with petroleum products, are cellulose-based fibers.

Polyester has properties similar to nylon except it is easily broken down by light and concentrated acid.

A disadvantage of manufactured fibers is that they can deteriorate in bright sunlight and melt at a lower temperature than natural fibers.

Fibers are woven into textiles or fabrics.

Fibers that have been spun together are called:

A small molecule that may bond to other monomers to become a polymer is a: