Editing Textile (section)

=== Synthetic ===

In the 20th century, they were supplemented by artificial fibers made from petroleum. Textiles are made in various strengths and degrees of durability, from the finest [[microfibre]] made of strands thinner than one [[Units of textile measurement#Denier|denier]] to the sturdiest [[canvas]].

Synthetic textiles are used primarily in the production of clothing, as well as the manufacture of [[geotextile]]s. Synthetic fibers are those that are constructed by humans through chemical synthesis.
* [[Polyester]] fibre is used in all types of clothing, either alone or blended with fibres such as cotton.
* [[Aramid]] fibre (e.g. [[Twaron]]) is used for flame-retardant clothing, cut-protection, and armour.
* [[Acrylic fibre|Acrylic]] is a fibre used to imitate wools,<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Hammerskog |first1=Paula |url=https://archive.org/details/swedishknitsclas0000hamm |title=Swedish Knits: Classic and Modern Designs in the Scandinavian Tradition |last2=Wincent |first2=Eva |date=2009 |publisher=Skyhorse Publishing Inc. |isbn=978-1-60239-724-8 |page=[https://archive.org/details/swedishknitsclas0000hamm/page/32 32] |language=en |quote=acrylic fiber used to imitate wools. |url-access=registration}}</ref> including cashmere, and is often used in replacement of them.
* Nylon is a fibre used to imitate silk; it is used in the production of [[pantyhose]]. Thicker nylon fibres are used in rope and outdoor clothing.
* [[Spandex]] (trade name ''Lycra'') is a [[polyurethane]] product that can be made tight-fitting without impeding movement. It is used to make [[activewear]], [[Brassiere|bras]], and [[swimsuit]]s.
* [[Olefin fibre]] is a fibre used in activewear, linings, and warm clothing. Olefins are hydrophobic, allowing them to dry quickly. A sintered felt of olefin fibres is sold under the trade name [[Tyvek]].
* [[Ingeo]] is a [[polylactide]] fibre blended with other fibres such as cotton and used in clothing. It is more hydrophilic than most other synthetics, allowing it to wick away perspiration.
* [[Lurex (yarn)|Lurex]] is a metallic fibre used in clothing embellishment.
* Milk proteins have also been used to create synthetic fabric. Milk or [[casein]] fibre cloth was developed during [[World War I]] in Germany, and further developed in Italy and America during the 1930s.<ref>Euroflax Industries Ltd. [http://euroflax.com/products_imports%20of_textiles.htm "Euroflaxx Industries (Import of Textiles)"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113023858/http://euroflax.com/products_imports%20of_textiles.htm|date=13 January 2010}}</ref> Milk fibre fabric is not very durable and wrinkles easily, but has a pH similar to human skin and possesses anti-bacterial properties. It is marketed as a [[biodegradation|biodegradable]], [[renewable resource|renewable]] synthetic fibre.<ref>{{cite news |author=Fonte, Diwata |date=23 August 2005 |title=Milk-fabric clothing raises a few eyebrows |work=The Orange County Register |url=http://www.textile-technology.com/2010/04/milk-fabric-clothing-raises-a-few-eyebrows/ |url-status=dead |access-date=2009-10-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501074855/http://www.textile-technology.com/2010/04/milk-fabric-clothing-raises-a-few-eyebrows/ |archive-date=1 May 2015}}</ref>
* [[Carbon fibre]] is mostly used in composite materials, together with resin, such as [[carbon fibre reinforced plastic]]. The fibres are made from polymer fibres through [[carbonization]].