The first fully synthetic fibre was _______.

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Nylon was the first fully synthetic fibre.In 1931, it was made without using any natural raw material (from plants or animals).

Fabrics are made from fibres obtained from natural or artificial sources. The synthetic fibres are made by human beings. That is why these are called synthetic or man-made fibres.

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