what are examples of fibers
1 Vegetable fibers are generally based on arrangements of cellulose, often with lignin: examples include cotton, hemp, jute, flax, ramie, sisal, bagasse, and banana.2  Plant fibers are employed in the manufacture of paper and textile (cloth), and dietary fiber is an important component of human nutrition. bundle of optical fibers. Fiber or fibre (from the Latin fibra) is a natural or synthetic string used as a component of composite materials, or, when matted into sheets, used to make products such as paper, papyrus, or felt. Fibers are often used in the manufacture of other materials.