This is the 9571st most frequent Japanese word.
繊維
Fiber; textile.
Here, 繊維 means fibers as used to describe the material composition of clothing.
この服の素材は天然繊維でできています。
The material of this clothing is made of natural fibers.
In this sentence, 繊維 refers to the textile industry, showing the broader application of the term in a business context.
繊維産業は私たちの地域の主要な経済構造を支えています。
The textile industry supports the main economic structure of our region.
Here, 繊維質 highlights the nutritional aspect, referring specifically to dietary fiber as a component of food.