Textiles

Question 1

What are some Natural Fibre examples?

Answer 1

Cotton
Wool
Silk

Question 2

What are some synthetic Fibres?

Answer 2

Polyamide (Nylon)
Polyester
Elastane(Lycra)

Question 3

Where are natural fibres found?

Answer 3

Cotton - A vegetable fibre from the ripened seeds of a cotton plant
Wool - Animal protein from sheep fleeces
Silk - Protein fibre from silk moth

Question 4

How are synthetic fibres made?

Answer 4

Nylon - 2 different chemical monomers
Polyester - Coal and oil
Lycra - Produced From chemicals

Question 5

Characteristics of natural fibres

Answer 5

Cotton - strong, durable, absorbent, creases easily
Wool - Warm, soft, absorbent, Crease resistant
Silk - Smooth, lustrous, strong

Question 6

Characteristics of synthetic fibres?

Answer 6

Nylon - Strong, Durable, Warm, Crease resistant
Polyester - Strong, durable, elastic, crease resistant
Lycra - Easily stretched, comfortable with other fabrics.

Question 7

Typical uses of natural fibres?

Answer 7

Cotton - denim, flannel in Tshirts, trousers, blouses, shirts
Wool - Felt, flannel in jumpers, suits carpets
Silk - Chiffon, velvet in dresses, shirts, ties.