natural fibers
/ˈnætʃərəl ˈfaɪbərz/ · nat·u·ral fi·bers
noun
- Fibers obtained from plants, animals, or minerals rather than being manufactured chemically; e.g., cotton, wool, silk, hemp, and flax. The designer chose natural fibers for the summer collection to ensure the garments were breathable and biodegradable.
Synonyms
organic fibersplant fibersanimal fibersbio‑fiberscellulose fibersrenewable fiberseco‑friendly fiberssustainable fibers
Antonyms
Did you know? Before the advent of nylon in the 1930s, virtually all textiles worldwide were made from natural fibers, and they still account for the majority of global fiber production today.