Glass fiber optics

Glass fibers thread made from glass. It is made by forcing molten glass through a kind of sieve, thereby spinning it into threads. Glass fiber is strong, durable, and impervious to many caustics and to extreme temperatures. For those qualities, fabrics woven from the glass threads are widely used for industrial purposes. Glass fibers fabrics can also be made to resemble silks and cotton and are used for curtains and drapery. A wide variety of materials are made by combining glass fiber with plastic.