fibers

plural of fiber
as in threads
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the fibers found on the victim's body came from a carpet in the suspect's home

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Recent Examples of fibers Additionally, duties on textiles like denim and polyester fibers will increase from a current 10 percent to 15 percent. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025 From fibers and fabrics to trims, circularity continued to gain momentum. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024 Humans have been producing fiber-optic cables—bundles of glass or plastic fibers that quickly transport light and enable the internet—since the 1970s. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024 Additionally, carbon emissions from the industry surpass those of aviation and shipping combined, driven by the energy-intensive production of synthetic fibers and global transport networks. Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Capsules & Proof of Concept These material innovators got their fibers out of the lab and onto a product line or trial runs with their material innovations. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2024 New technologies, a Western revival and a focus on natural fibers and dyes were just some of the ways the global denim industry innovated in 2024. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Dec. 2024 The hotel’s architecture and design reflect its breathtaking forest surroundings, with materials like stone and natural fibers. Stephanie Rosenbloom, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024 By applying heat to those areas once the knitting process was complete, the scientists caused the thermoplastic fibers to melt and then stiffen upon cooling. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Fibers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fibers. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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