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Taxonomy - Initial Approach

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8 February 2007

Natural Fiber, Natural Fibre


The classification of natural fiber or natural fibre should include fibers (fibres) of: wool, cotton, flax, bamboo, wood, jute, dietary fiber, wood fiber, wood pulp.



Man-Made Fiber, Man-Made Fibre


The classification of natural fiber or natural fibre should include fibers (fibres) of: nylon, polyester, silica, optical, plastic, carbon, glass.

Intellectual


The classification of intellectual fiber or intellectual fibre should include: moral fiber.

Techniques and related items


The classification includes: rope fiber, filament, yarn, carding, spinning, drawing, extruding, weaving, flame test, fibriform, fiberscope fiberoptics, glassfiber, carbonfiber, asbestos fiber, mineral fiber, airborne fiber, cancer, optical fiber, plastic fiber, clean air, air filtration, cancer, medical application.