{"id":334,"date":"2021-02-18T16:59:50","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T00:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/?page_id=334"},"modified":"2023-09-01T12:08:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T19:08:44","slug":"natural-fibers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/fabric\/fibers-and-fabrics\/natural-fibers\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Fibers"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_4f5d4b-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_4f5d4b-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_4f5d4b-45\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_4f5d4b-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_4f5d4b-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_4f5d4b-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_4f5d4b-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_4f5d4b-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_4f5d4b-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading334_4f5d4b-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_4f5d4b-45\">Natural Fibers<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_e1e405-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_e1e405-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_e1e405-83\"]{margin-bottom:1em;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_e1e405-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_e1e405-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_e1e405-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_e1e405-83 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_e1e405-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_e1e405-83\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading334_e1e405-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_e1e405-83\">The most common natural fibres are cotton, wool, flax, and silk. Each of these has different properties that affect their use and performance. Natural fibers tend to be breathable, absorbent and biodegradable. They fall into two main categories: cellulose-based and protein-based. A third category is mineral, such as asbestos cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id334_865824-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id334_865824-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id334_865824-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:40px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:10px;}.kb-row-layout-id334_865824-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id334_865824-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id334_865824-6d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_865824-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_865824-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id334_865824-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id334_865824-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id334_865824-6d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column334_593737-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_593737-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_593737-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_593737-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_593737-7f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_593737-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_593737-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_593737-7f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_e11c3d-66 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_e11c3d-66\"><figure class=\"aligncenter kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-port34\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"891\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Cotton-e1688954010495.jpeg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Cotton-e1688954010495.jpeg 668w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Cotton-e1688954010495-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Cotton \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/8PLkPBoI_TU\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@miamoessinger\">Mia Moessinger<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_3b871e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_3b871e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_3b871e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_3b871e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_3b871e-3f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_3b871e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_3b871e-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_3b871e-3f inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_0aab44-3e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_0aab44-3e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-port34\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"1001\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Wool.jpeg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Wool.jpeg 752w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Wool-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Sheep Wool \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/GJclWjgcVPk\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@yoonbae81\">Yoonbae Cho<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_5f182f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_5f182f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_5f182f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_5f182f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_5f182f-aa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_5f182f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_5f182f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_5f182f-aa inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_173087-e5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_173087-e5\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-port34\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/taisiia-shestopal-dILYzEUKQDQ-unsplash-1125x1500.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/taisiia-shestopal-dILYzEUKQDQ-unsplash-1125x1500.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/taisiia-shestopal-dILYzEUKQDQ-unsplash-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/taisiia-shestopal-dILYzEUKQDQ-unsplash-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/taisiia-shestopal-dILYzEUKQDQ-unsplash-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/taisiia-shestopal-dILYzEUKQDQ-unsplash-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/taisiia-shestopal-dILYzEUKQDQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Linen Shirt \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/dILYzEUKQDQ\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@taisiia_shestopal\">Taisiia Shestopal<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_6fab18-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_6fab18-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_6fab18-3f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_6fab18-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_6fab18-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_6fab18-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_6fab18-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_6fab18-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_6fab18-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading334_6fab18-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_6fab18-3f\">Cellulose-Based Natural Fibres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cellulose-based natural fibres&nbsp;<\/strong>are derived from plants. This category includes cotton, flax, hemp, jute and ramie.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_29053c-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_29053c-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_29053c-c9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_29053c-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_29053c-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_29053c-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_29053c-c9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_29053c-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_29053c-c9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading334_29053c-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_29053c-c9\">Cotton<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:100px;}.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:100%;}.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{fill:#ffffff!important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}.kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id334_66ae0b-70 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column334_9f6ab3-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_9f6ab3-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_9f6ab3-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_9f6ab3-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_9f6ab3-3e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_9f6ab3-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_9f6ab3-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_9f6ab3-3e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_ff5b4a-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_ff5b4a-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_ff5b4a-c8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_ff5b4a-c8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_ff5b4a-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_ff5b4a-c8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_ff5b4a-c8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_ff5b4a-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_ff5b4a-c8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading334_ff5b4a-c8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_ff5b4a-c8\"><strong>Cotton&nbsp;<\/strong>is sourced from the boll, or seed pod, of the cotton plant.&nbsp; Cotton can be grown organically or can be genetically modified, using huge amounts of land, water and pesticides. The bolls are harvested, cleaned, and spun into cotton yarn, which is then woven or knit into fabric. Cotton is breathable, absorbent, comfortable, and easy to care for. It is the most commonly used natural fibre and is used to make T-shirts, jeans, sheets, and towels, and many other end products.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_fe9798-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_fe9798-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_fe9798-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_fe9798-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_fe9798-42{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_fe9798-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_fe9798-42 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_fe9798-42 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id334_932b74-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id334_932b74-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id334_932b74-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id334_932b74-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id334_932b74-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id334_932b74-8e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_932b74-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_932b74-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id334_932b74-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id334_932b74-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id334_932b74-8e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column334_eec6b3-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_eec6b3-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_eec6b3-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_eec6b3-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_eec6b3-d3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_eec6b3-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_eec6b3-d3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_eec6b3-d3 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_a17e90-3c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_a17e90-3c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/cotton-boll.jpeg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/cotton-boll.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/cotton-boll-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/cotton-boll-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/cotton-boll-263x174.jpeg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Cotton Boll \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/zrVY4blkWI4\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kolyakorzh\">Kolya Korzh<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_47d515-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_47d515-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_47d515-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_47d515-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_47d515-57{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_47d515-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_47d515-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_47d515-57 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_f9e58d-38 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_f9e58d-38\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"901\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/spun-cotton.jpeg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/spun-cotton.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/spun-cotton-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/spun-cotton-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Spun Cotton \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/eBtwD6ZG78I\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@itfeelslikefilm\">Janko Ferli\u010d<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_0e0093-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_0e0093-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_0e0093-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_0e0093-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_0e0093-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_0e0093-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_0e0093-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_0e0093-75 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_e375fe-be .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_e375fe-be\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1491\" height=\"837\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/cotton-field.jpeg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/cotton-field.jpeg 1491w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/cotton-field-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/cotton-field-768x431.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1491px) 100vw, 1491px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Cotton Field \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/V60YWG1szCY\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@whitfieldjordan\">Jordan Whitfield<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_c79217-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_c79217-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_c79217-9a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_c79217-9a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_c79217-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_c79217-9a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_c79217-9a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_c79217-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_c79217-9a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading334_c79217-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_c79217-9a\">Flax<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id334_90f69c-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id334_90f69c-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id334_90f69c-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id334_90f69c-7c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_90f69c-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id334_90f69c-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id334_90f69c-7c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column334_8b2eba-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_8b2eba-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_8b2eba-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_8b2eba-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_8b2eba-25{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_8b2eba-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_8b2eba-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_8b2eba-25 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_354ecf-a0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_354ecf-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_354ecf-a0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_354ecf-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_354ecf-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_354ecf-a0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_354ecf-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_354ecf-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_354ecf-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading334_354ecf-a0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_354ecf-a0\"><strong>Flax&nbsp;<\/strong>is thought to be the oldest fibre to be made into cloth. Fibres are extracted from the stem of the flax plant, then spun and most often woven into the cloth that we know as linen. Linen is strong, durable and breathable. It wrinkles easily and so goes in and out of style as does the wrinkled look. It is used for summer suiting, table linens, and home decor. The lower grade, coarser fibres are used to make canvas, twine and rope.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_7acbe0-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_7acbe0-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_7acbe0-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_7acbe0-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_7acbe0-69{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_7acbe0-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_7acbe0-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_7acbe0-69 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id334_420084-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id334_420084-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id334_420084-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id334_420084-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id334_420084-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id334_420084-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_420084-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_420084-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id334_420084-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id334_420084-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id334_420084-70 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column334_45d113-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_45d113-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_45d113-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_45d113-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_45d113-e8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_45d113-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_45d113-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_45d113-e8 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_b7ce4c-d9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_b7ce4c-d9\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/4953685182_ac3c36a144_o-1500x1125.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/4953685182_ac3c36a144_o-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/4953685182_ac3c36a144_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/4953685182_ac3c36a144_o-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/4953685182_ac3c36a144_o-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/4953685182_ac3c36a144_o-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/27632962@N04\/4953685182\">Drying Flax for Linen Production<\/a>&#8221; by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/27632962@N04\">Vilseskogen<\/a> is licensed under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/2.0\/?ref=openverse\">CC BY-NC 2.0<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_bdd87b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_bdd87b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_bdd87b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_bdd87b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_bdd87b-2d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_bdd87b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_bdd87b-2d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_bdd87b-2d inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_acaa38-23 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_acaa38-23\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1245\" height=\"966\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/flax-linen.jpeg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/flax-linen.jpeg 1245w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/flax-linen-300x233.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/flax-linen-768x596.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Flax Linen \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/xTaOPMa6wAE\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@anniespratt\">Annie Spratt<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_3beda9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_3beda9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_3beda9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_3beda9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_3beda9-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_3beda9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_3beda9-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_3beda9-e9 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_73fe16-12 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_73fe16-12\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Linen-dress.jpeg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Linen-dress.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Linen-dress-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Linen-dress-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Linen-dress-263x174.jpeg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Linen Dress \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/_ysU7TqBiZI\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@contentpixie\">Content Pixie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-334_c25ee1-27 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-334_c25ee1-27 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#545454;width:50%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-334_c25ee1-27\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a9e318-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a9e318-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_a9e318-28\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a9e318-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a9e318-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_a9e318-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a9e318-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a9e318-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_a9e318-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading334_a9e318-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_a9e318-28\">Protein-Based Natural Fibres<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_b1a30e-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_b1a30e-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_b1a30e-c2\"]{margin-bottom:1em;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_b1a30e-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_b1a30e-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_b1a30e-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_b1a30e-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_b1a30e-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_b1a30e-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading334_b1a30e-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_b1a30e-c2\"><strong>Protein-based natural fibres<\/strong>&nbsp;are derived from insect or animal material. This category includes wool, cashmere, angora, and vicu\u00f1a, silk and spider silk.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_825799-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_825799-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_825799-84\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_825799-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_825799-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_825799-84\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_825799-84 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_825799-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_825799-84\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading334_825799-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_825799-84\">Wool<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id334_827ae5-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id334_827ae5-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id334_827ae5-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id334_827ae5-b8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_827ae5-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id334_827ae5-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id334_827ae5-b8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column334_f1987f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_f1987f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_f1987f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_f1987f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_f1987f-aa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_f1987f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_f1987f-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_f1987f-aa inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_3a2ddf-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_3a2ddf-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_3a2ddf-da\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_3a2ddf-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_3a2ddf-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_3a2ddf-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_3a2ddf-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_3a2ddf-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_3a2ddf-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading334_3a2ddf-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_3a2ddf-da\"><strong>W<b>ool<\/b> <\/strong>is the hair of sheep.&nbsp; The hair is shorn, cleaned, carded and\/or combed before being woven or knit into fabric. Wool is warm and breathable and is used to make suiting, sweaters, outerwear, carpeting etc. Wool generally needs to be hand washed or dry cleaned in order to prevent felting, but there are now washable wools on the market which are easier to care for. Wools can either be carded or combed. Carded wool is left soft and fuzzy, as in a sweater or a tweed jacket, while combed wool is smooth and even slightly lustrous, as in a fine suit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_659cf9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_659cf9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_659cf9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_659cf9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_659cf9-33{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_659cf9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_659cf9-33 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_659cf9-33 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id334_6277b5-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id334_6277b5-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id334_6277b5-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id334_6277b5-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id334_6277b5-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id334_6277b5-b3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_6277b5-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_6277b5-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id334_6277b5-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id334_6277b5-b3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id334_6277b5-b3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column334_4ca733-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_4ca733-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_4ca733-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_4ca733-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_4ca733-93{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_4ca733-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_4ca733-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_4ca733-93 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_f97677-02 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_f97677-02\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1004\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/2951338099_37bd54edaa_o-1500x1004.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/2951338099_37bd54edaa_o-1500x1004.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/2951338099_37bd54edaa_o-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/2951338099_37bd54edaa_o-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/2951338099_37bd54edaa_o-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2022\/10\/2951338099_37bd54edaa_o-2048x1371.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Sheep Wool \u2014 &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/25364869@N06\/2951338099\">Sheep&#8217;s Wool 354<\/a>&#8221; by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/25364869@N06\">Brian<\/a> is licensed under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/?ref=openverse\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_33382a-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_33382a-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_33382a-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_33382a-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_33382a-7b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_33382a-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_33382a-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_33382a-7b inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_39bcb4-76 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_39bcb4-76\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"483\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/carded-wool-e1665963377234.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/carded-wool-e1665963377234.jpg 656w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/carded-wool-e1665963377234-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Carded Wool \u2014 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_725262-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_725262-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_725262-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_725262-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_725262-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_725262-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_725262-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_725262-bf inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_7a42aa-f4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_7a42aa-f4\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"690\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Combed-wool-e1665963362468.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Combed-wool-e1665963362468.jpg 750w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Combed-wool-e1665963362468-300x276.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Combed Wool \u2014 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a5bb67-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a5bb67-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_a5bb67-80\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a5bb67-80 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a5bb67-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_a5bb67-80\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a5bb67-80 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_a5bb67-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_a5bb67-80\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading334_a5bb67-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_a5bb67-80\">Silk<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id334_ca7902-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id334_ca7902-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id334_ca7902-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:20px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id334_ca7902-5e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id334_ca7902-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id334_ca7902-5e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id334_ca7902-5e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column334_1e7dd1-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_1e7dd1-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_1e7dd1-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_1e7dd1-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_1e7dd1-c8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_1e7dd1-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_1e7dd1-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_1e7dd1-c8 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_cf1a77-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_cf1a77-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_cf1a77-4b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_cf1a77-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_cf1a77-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_cf1a77-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_cf1a77-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading334_cf1a77-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_cf1a77-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading334_cf1a77-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading334_cf1a77-4b\"><strong>Silk&nbsp;<\/strong>comes from the cocoons of the silk moth. In order to protect the silk from destruction, the cocoons are gathered before the moths mature and emerge. The cocoons are plunged into boiling water, killing the worm and making the cocoon easier to unravel. This results in one continuous fibre that can be a mile long. If the moth is allowed to mature and emerge, the cocoon will be damaged, resulting in short silk fibres and a lower quality product. Silk is lightweight, luxurious and lustrous and is used in formal and bridal wear, luxury bedding and carpeting, hosiery, parachutes etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_546b42-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_546b42-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_546b42-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_546b42-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column334_546b42-fd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column334_546b42-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column334_546b42-fd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_546b42-fd inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id334_4d2aa8-05 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column334_e10c8b-b9 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image334_364d16-ee .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image334_364d16-ee\"><figure class=\"aligncenter kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/stitched\/files\/2021\/02\/Silk-Cocoon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"kb-img\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Silk Cocoon \u2014 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column334_f404c4-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column334_f404c4-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column334_f404c4-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column334_f404c4-6f > 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