fiber and linen fabrics from the flax... fibers from natural polymers bamboo fiber bamboo is the vernacular term for perennial, giant woody evergreen plants in the grass family poaceae. bamboo is a natural lignocellulosic fiber obtained from bamboo culm. its chemical composition is similar to bast fiber...
becomes more narrow as it stretches. stitching or piercing this kind of elastic causes it to quickly lose its ability to return to its original shape (a ball-point sewing needle will minimize this damage). it has distinct parallel ribs along its surface, and is used for hems, swimwear, and leg bands. knitted...