Synthetic fibers are man-made materials that are used in a variety of applications, from clothing to industrial products. RAYON, Orlon, Polyester, Arnel, ACETATE, NYLON, Dacron, and Olefin are all examples of synthetic fibers. RAYON is a semi-synthetic fiber made from cellulose, while Orlon is a synthetic acrylic fiber. Polyester is a strong, durable synthetic fiber, and Arnel is a synthetic fiber made from polyamide. ACETATE is a synthetic fiber made from cellulose ACETATE, and NYLON is a synthetic polymer. Dacron is a polyester fiber, and Olefin is a synthetic fiber made from polypropylene.