5 notable examples of fabrics that are derived from animal fibres are provided below.
Silk – derived from silkworms (the fibre is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm)
Cashmere – derived from the fur of the Cashmere goat
Shearling – derived from the fur and skin of the shearling sheep
Persian wool – derived from the fur of Karakul lambs (regarded by many to be a highly inhumane fabric)
Shahtoosh – derived from the fur of the Tibetan antelope