These materials come from four main sources: animal (wool, silk), plant (cotton, flax, jute), mineral (asbestos, glass fibre), and synthetic (nylon, polyester, acrylic).
en.wikipedia.org He was instrumental in the introduction there of the farming of flax.
en.wikipedia.org The land was considered desirable because it contained mature timber and high quality flax, and transport routes were established.
en.wikipedia.org Linen fibers look like the strong fiberous strands of the flax plant.
en.wikipedia.org The most widespread raw materials to produce yarn for carpets and rugs was sheep wool, as well as goat wool, silk, flax, cotton and other.
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