concept   synthetic fibers
culture   Pacific Island cultures
statement   Traditional Pacific Island cultures predominantly use natural fibers over synthetic fibers for clothing and textiles.
2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 nylon Pacific Island countries Nylon is less commonly used in traditional clothing and textiles, as natural fibers like cotton and silk are more prevalent. 1
2 polyethylene Pacific Island nations Not commonly used due to traditional reliance on natural materials for packaging and storage 1