Polyolefin resin fibers for cement reinforcement which have hydrophilicity
imparted thereto and show excellent adhesion to cement matrices. The
fibers are ones which have been formed from a polypropylene resin by
spinning and have undergone a surface modification treatment selected
from oxidation treatment and fluorination treatment so that the fiber
surface has an index of wetting of 38 dyn/cm or higher. The polypropylene
resin fibers for cement reinforcement, when used in the application or
placing of various mortars or concretes, give cement moldings improved in
flexural toughness, such as flexural strength and impact strength.