Textiles

Question 1

name three natural fibers

Answer 1

• cotton
• linen
• wool

Question 2

cotton

Answer 2

description
- cotton plant, spun into thread, soft , breathable

applications
- jeans, t-shirts, towels

advantages
- good drape, duarble, can be washed and ironed

disadvantages
- creases easily

Question 3

Linen

Answer 3

description
- made from fibers of flax plant

applications
- pillow cases, table cloths

advantages
- fresh and cool, dries quickly, durable

disadvantages
- creases badly

Question 4

wool

Answer 4

description
- made from hair of domesticated animals

applications
- jumpers, suits and blankets

advantages
- warm to wear, good drape, breathable

disadvantages
- dries slowly
- not durable

Question 5

name 3 man made fibers

Answer 5

• Nylon
• Polypropylene
• polyester

Question 6

nylon

Answer 6

description
- synthetic polymer, a plastic

applications
- sportswear, seatbelts, socks

advantages
- good drape, durable, warm to wear

disadvantages
- can shrink, should be dry cleaned

Question 7

Polyester

Answer 7

description
- synthetic polymer

applications
- raincoat, medical textiles, working clothes

advantages
- good drape, very durable, recycleable

disadvantages
- low warmth

Question 8

polypropylene

Answer 8

description
- household textiles

applications
- home furnishings

advantages
- lightweight, good chemical resistance, low thermal
conductivity

disadvantages
- cant be ironed, poor resilienc, flamable