### Question
How is the "fiber” or “textile fiber" defined?


### Answer
The term **fiber” or “textile fiber** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 70* as follows -

> a unit of matter which is capable of being spun into a yarn or made into a fabric by bonding or by interlacing in a variety of methods including weaving, knitting, braiding, felting, twisting, or webbing, and which is the basic structural element of textile products

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 70*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION; PROMOTION OF EXPORT TRADE AND PREVENTION OF UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION > SUBCHAPTER V-TEXTILE FIBER PRODUCTS IDENTIFICATION**

