fibers

plural of fiber
as in threads
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the fibers found on the victim's body came from a carpet in the suspect's home

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Recent Examples of fibers For such a significant portion of companies to have scored so low is disconcerting, given the ubiquity of plastic in the fashion supply chain, in particular through the use of synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon. Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Syre, like its predecessor in the space, reclaims polyester from textiles of all kinds, including poly-blends, regenerating the content into a pure polyester that can be used to create new fibers and yarns. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024 Eucalyptus pulp, which is imported from Brazil, contains short fibers that make toilet paper soft and absorbent. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 When New York Men’s Day and New York Fashion Week wrapped in early September, attendees came away with plenty of Spring ’25 menswear options that featured fresh denim and environmentally conscious fibers like cotton. Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2024 Further, nearly eight in 10 male consumers (79 percent) say better quality garments are made from all-natural fibers such as cotton. Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2024 These initiatives provide us with the ideal platform to foster and deepen relationships with our key stakeholders, enabling the exchange of insights on evolving consumer trends and the future landscape of textile fibers and fabrics. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2024 We are dedicated to catering more effectively to the burgeoning demand for our fibers, proudly marketed under the Tencel, Lenzing, EcoVero, and Veocel brands. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2024 In particular, bulgur's fermentable fibers (resistant starches) improve the diversity and abundance of beneficial microbes, such as gut-supportive probiotic bacteria. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024

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“Fibers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fibers. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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