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What is a synthetic material made of?

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Synthetic fibers are made from chemicals consisting of superior properties to natural fibers such as cotton or silk. Synthetic textiles are made from either inorganic products or a mixture of organic ones and chemicals.
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Synthetic fibers are made from raw materials such as petroleum, based on chemicals or petrochemicals [20]. These materials are polymerized into a long, linear chemical with different chemical compounds and are used to produce various types of fibers.

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