Staple Fibre (Noun)
Meaning
A natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn; "staple fibers vary widely in length".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The flax plant provides a versatile staple fibre that can be woven or knitted into various fabrics.
- Staple fibres are naturally occurring fibres that can be twisted together to form yarns for textiles.
- The main staple fibre obtained from the jute plant is used to produce burlap and other coarse fabrics.
- Cotton is one of the most common staple fibres used in spinning yarns for clothing and textiles.
- Wool is a staple fibre obtained from sheep that can be woven or knitted into various fabrics such as sweaters and carpets.