Elaborate the different types of economically important fibres.

Explanation

Economically fibres may be grouped as follows :
1. Testile Fibres : Fibres utilized for the manufacture of fabrics, netting and cordage etc.
a. Surface Fibres Example : Cotton.
Soft Fibres : Example : Flax, Jute and Ramie
c. Hard fibres : Example : Sisal, Coconut, Pineapple, Abaca stc.
2. Brush fibre : Fibres untilized for the manufacture of brushes and brooms.
3. Rough weaving fibres : Fibres utilized in making baskets, chairs, mats etc.
4. Paper making fibres : Wood fibres utilized for paper making.
5. Filling fibres : Fibres used for stuffing cushions, mattresses, pillows, furniture stc.
Example : Bombax and Silk cotton.