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2 for museum purposes is based upon the position of the fibres in the plants. The plan of classification adopted for textile fibres is as follows:- Mineral Fibres Type, Asbestos Vegetable Fibres Grasses, stems, barks, etc., used in the natural condition. Type, Esparto. Stem, Leaf & Root fibres Bast fibres Type, Flax Foliacious fibres Type, New Zealand Flax Seed Fibres Type, Cotton Animal Fibres Wool Type Sheep's Wool Hair Type Cow's Hair Silk Type Silk