AB / Abaca
AC / Cellulose Acetate
CO / Cotton
CLY / Lyocell
CU / Cupro
EA / Elastane aka Spandex
HA / Hemp
LI / Linen
MD / Modal Fibre
ME / Metal
PA / Polyamide
PC / Polyacrylic
PL / PES / Polyester
PU / Polyurethane
PVC / Polyvinyl Chloride
PBT / Polybutylene
RA / Ramie
SE / Silk
TA / Triacetate
TN / Tencel
VI / Viscose
WA / Angora (goat)
WG / Vicuña
WK / Camelhair
WL / Llama
WM / Mohair
WN / Rabbit Fur
WO / Wool
WP / Alpaca
WS / Cashmere
WV / Virgin Wool
WY / Yack
Types of fibre content and description
ANIMAL FIBERS
SE / Silk
A luxurious, smooth, and shimmering fiber that comes from silkworms.
WA / Angora (goat)
This soft and fluffy fiber comes from Angora goats, and is perfect for making cozy sweaters and scarves
WG / Vicuña
A rare and luxurious fiber that comes from South American animals Vicuña, relatives of Llama. It’s known for its softness, lightness, and warmth
WK / Camelhair
This warm and durable fiber comes from camels and is perfect for making jackets, coats, and scarves. It’s coarser than Alpaca and Cashmere
WL / Llama
The warm and durable fiber that comes from the fluffy and friendly South American mammal
WM / Mohair
The smooth and shiny fiber that comes from a cute and fuzzy Angora goat
WO / Wool
A warm and versatile fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep. It is often used for clothing, blankets, and accessories.
WP / Alpaca
A soft, warm, and durable fiber obtained from the Alpaca, a domesticated South American mammal.
WS / Cashmere
A luxurious and soft fiber obtained from the undercoat of the cashmere goat. It is often used for clothing, blankets, and accessories.
WV / Virgin Wool aka New Wool
Wool that has not been processed or treated in any way, retaining its natural texture and characteristics.
WY / Yack
A soft and warm fiber obtained from the undercoat of the Yak, a domesticated mammal native to the Himalayas.
PLANT-BASED FIBRES
AB / Abaca
This strong and durable fiber comes from abaca plant, relative to banana plant and is perfect for making rope, twine, and other items that need to be sturdy and long-lasting.
CO / Cotton
A soft and breathable fiber obtained from the cotton plant. It is one of the most widely used fibers in the world and is often used for clothing, bedding, and home goods.
HA / Hemp
This strong and eco-friendly fiber comes from the hemp plant, and is perfect for making more sustainable clothing
LI / Linen
This strong, cool fiber comes from the flax plant and is often used for clothing, tablecloths, and napkins.
RA / Ramie
This strong, silky fiber is often used in clothing and textiles, and is known for its durability and resistance to bacteria and insects.
ARTIFICIAL CELLULOSE-BASED FIBRES
AC / Acetate
The smooth and glossy fiber that comes from mixing natural cellulose with chemicals
CLY / Lyocell
The soft and sustainable fiber that comes from dissolving wood pulp in a special process
CU / Cupro
Cupro is short for cuprammonium rayon. It gets its name because the solution of copper and ammonia that is used in mix with cotton waste
MD / Modal
A type of rayon made from beech wood pulp that is known for its softness, drapability, and moisture-wicking properties.
TA / Triacetate
A type of rayon that is made from cellulose and is known for its smooth feel, wrinkle-resistance, and durability.
TN / Tencel
A type of lyocell that is known for its softness, drapability, and moisture-wicking properties.
VI / Viscose
The soft and draping fiber that comes from dissolving wood pulp in chemicals
SYNTHETIC FIBRES
EA / Elastane
A stretchy fiber that is often used in clothing to add stretch and comfort.
PA / Polyamide
A strong, durable fiber that is often used in clothing and textiles, and is known for its strength and elasticity.
PC / Polyacrylic
A soft, warm fiber that is often used in clothing and textiles, and is known for its ability to mimic the feel of wool.
PL / PES / Polyester
A strong, durable fiber that is often used in clothing and textiles, and is known for its ability to resist wrinkles and shrinking.
PU / Polyurethane
The stretchy and flexible fiber that is often used as a coating for waterproof fabrics
PVC / Polyvinyl Chloride
A strong, durable fiber that is often used in clothing and textiles, and is known for its ability to resist moisture and chemicals.
PBT / Polybutylene
A strong, durable fiber that is often used in clothing and textiles, and is known for its ability to resist moisture and chemicals
OTHERS
ME / Metal
A non-fiber material that is often used for clothing, jewelry, and home goods. It can be made from a variety of metals, including gold, silver, and stainless steel.
