Fiber properties important in Textile uses:

Chemical	Physical	Biological	Fabric properties
Stability towards -acids -bases -solvents -bleaches -heat -sunlight -ageing -flammability -dyeability	Mechanical -tenacity -elongation -stiffness -abrasion resistance -tensile recovery Thermal -melting point -softening point -glass transition temperature -decomposition temperature Electrical -surface resistivity	Toxicological Dermatological Resistance to -bacteria -molds -insects	Appearance -drape -hand -luster Comfort -warmth -water sorption -moisture retention -wicking Stability -shape -shrinkage -felting -pilling -crease resistance -crease retention