Types of Fiber
- Raw - fiber that has not been processed and is essentially straight from the animal
- Processed - fiber that has been through the processes of de-hairing, washing, carding, and is ready either to spin or to knit/crochet/weave
- Virgin - new fiber made into yarns, fabrics, or garments for the first time
- Recycled - fibers reclaimed from scraps or fabrics that were previously woven or felted, and may or may not have been previously used by the consumer from various part of the world.
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