Cotton – fibre with soft touch, fresh and comfortable; non-allergenic; good absorption of humidity; easily dyed; good resistance to washing, first wash should be made separately as this fibre does not fix colours easily; easily creases; tends to shrink; may be attacked by fungus. Cotton fabrics: poplin, voile, cambric, cretonne.

Linen and Ramie are other Natural Fibres - Vegetable.