Young Brunette Girl Posing With Textile Fabrics

• Acetate is used to increase the shininess of certain fabrics such as silks, velvets, and taffetas.
• Seaweed is used in the production of textiles. A water-soluble fibre known as alginate is produced and is used as a holding fibre; when the cloth is finished, the alginate is dissolved, leaving an open area
• Lyocell is a man-made fabric derived from wood pulp. It is often described as a man-made silk equivalent and is a tough fabric which is often blended with other fabrics - cotton for example.
• Fibres from the stalks of plants, such as hemp, flax, and nettles, are also known as 'bast' fibres.