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What is "Fibre" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 20-Jan-2024 (6 months, 7 days ago)
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Fibre
A material used to make textiles which is flexible, fine, and has a high ratio of length to thickness.

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Albatross

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Orientation in Textiles: Leading Manufacturers and Their Cutting-Edge Applications

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