Glossary

Synthetic fibres

Synthetic fibres refers to fibres or filaments produced from polymers.

It means fabrics that are not from natural origins. Synthetics include man-made polyesters and polyvinyl fiber derivatives such as Acrylic, Nylon and Spandex that have been synthesized from petroleum and carbon derivatives.

Ref: 124296/2006-10-02


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