This document summarizes different types of fabrics, including natural fabrics like cotton, wool, linen, and silk as well as synthetic and regenerated cellulose fibers. Cotton is a natural fiber that grows on cotton plants and is cool, absorbent. Wool is sheared from sheep and is warm, breathable, and repels water. Linen comes from flax plants and is cool, absorbent but creases easily. Silk comes from silkworm cocoons and drapes well and can be easily dyed. Regenerated cellulose fibers like lyocell, tencel and viscose are processed from wood pulp. Synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon and tactel are man-made but durable and easy