1.   Nylon is a very strong man-made fiber.

2.   Although it appears soft and delicate, mohair is a strong fiber, according to the Mohair Council of America.

3.   Asbestos is a general term for several types of minerals that occur naturally in clumps of strong flexible fibers, like microscopic brush bristles.

4.   Her outward softness belied the strong fibers of which she was made.

5.   Its huge internal fuel tanks, for instance, would be made out of composites formed of epoxy glue and strong fibers instead of metal.

6.   Other bright spots are a relatively low cost of living, a strong fiber network and an airport that makes traveling around the world relatively easy.

7.   The strong fibers have traditionally been used to make rope and twine.

8.   What matters is that Dickens met a woman of spirit and strong fiber, was captivated, and found an appropriate model for heroines with gumption.

9.   Nearly one million bales of jute, a strong fiber used for making burlap, rope and other products, is exported per year, mainly to neighboring India.