Gelatin fibers call be prepared by the gel-spinning method Using dimethyl sulfoxide as a solvent. The use of the method and the drawing in a gel state were effective in inducing segmental orientation in gelatin fiber. The fibers showed high values for the mechanical properties of tensile strength of 180 MPa and Young's Modulus of3.4 GPa. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.