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- Natural fibers
- Artificial fibers<span class="anchor" id="Chemical"></span>
- Semi-synthetic fibers
- Cellulose regenerated fibers<span class="anchor" id="Regenerated"></span>
- Synthetic fibers
- Metallic fibers
- Carbon fiber
- Silicon carbide fiber
- Fiberglass
- Mineral fibers
- Polymer fibers
- Microfibers
- Typical properties of selected fibers
- See also
- References
thumb|A bundle of optical fibers
Fiber (spelled fibre in British English; from ) is a natural or artificial substance that is significantly longer than it is wide. Fibers are often used in the manufacture of other materials. The strongest engineering materials often incorporate fibers, for example carbon fiber and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene.