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Classification of Hair and Fiber: Natural, Synthetic, and Mineral Fibers

This section explores the classification of fibers into three main categories: natural, synthetic, and mineral. Natural fibers are further divided based on their origin: vegetable (cellulose), animal (protein), and mineral. Key examples include cotton, rayon, and wool, each with unique properties. Synthetic fibers, derived from petroleum products, include nylon, polyester, and spandex, known for their durability and elasticity. The content highlights the differences between various fibers and their applications, providing a comprehensive understanding of fiber classifications.

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Classification of Hair and Fiber: Natural, Synthetic, and Mineral Fibers

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  1. Unit 6: Hair & Fiber 6.4 Fibers

  2. Classification • Natural fibers are classified according to their origin: • Vegetable or cellulose • Animal or protein • Mineral Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company

  3. Cellulose Fibers • Cotton—vegetable fiber; strong, tough, flexible, moisture absorbent, not shape retentive • Rayon—chemically-altered cellulose; soft, lustrous, versatile • Cellulose acetate—cellulose chemically-altered to create an entirely new compound not found in nature. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company

  4. Fiber Comparison Can you tell the difference(s) between the cotton on the left and the rayon on the right? Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company

  5. Protein Fibers • Wool—animal fiber coming most often from sheep, but may be goat (mohair), rabbit (angora), camel, alpaca, llama, vicuna • Silk—insect fiber that is spun by a silk worm to make its cocoon; fiber reflects light and has insulating properties Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company

  6. Mineral Fibers • Asbestos—a natural fiber that has been used in fire-resistant substances • Rock wool—a manufactured mineral fiber • Fiberglass—a manufactured inorganic fiber Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company

  7. Synthetic Fibers(Made from derivatives of petroleum, coal and natural gas) • Nylon—most durable of man-made fibers; extremely light weight • Polyester—most widely used man-made fiber • Acrylic—provides warmth from a lightweight, soft and resilient fiber • Spandex—extreme elastic properties Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company

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