合成繊維

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 合成繊維 is read as ごうせいせんい and is a noun for synthetic fiber, a manufactured fiber used in clothing and other products.
• Basic usage: Material appears in 合成繊維で作られている, while a comparison of fiber types appears in 天然繊維と合成繊維.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Material rather than product
  • It identifies the fiber material forming a garment, and can be used when discussing properties such as weight or drying speed.
• Difference from 天然繊維
  • 天然繊維 is fiber obtained from natural sources such as cotton or wool, while 合成繊維 is manufactured synthetically.