Classify the following fibres as natural or synthetic: nylon, wool, cotton, silk, polyester, jute

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The fibres that are obtained from natural sources such as plants and animals are called natural fibres, whereas the fibres which are produced in laboratories using chemicals are called synthetic fibres.
Natural Fibres: Wool, cotton, silk, jute
Synthetic Fibres: Nylon, polyester

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