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Plant fibres

Come from parts of plants:

Cotton — grows as fluffy balls (bolls) on cotton plants. Used in shirts, sarees, bedsheets.
Jute — from the STEM of the jute plant (mainly West Bengal). Used in sacks, ropes, bags.
Flax — from stem; becomes linen fabric.
Coir — from coconut husk; used for ropes, doormats.

Main chemical: cellulose. These fibres are absorbent, breathable, biodegradable.

Example

Cotton is soft and cool — perfect for Indian summers. Jute is rough and tough — perfect for rice sacks.

💡 Tip:Cotton is used worldwide. India is one of the largest producers.