1.2 Flashcards
Synthetic fibres CONS
Conducts static electricity
Melts when alight
Not breathable
Can’t be recycled
Synthetic fibres PROS
Easy care
Crease resistant
Cheap to produce
Natural fibres CONS
More expensive (because of more processes)
Not as durable
Natural fibres PROS
Biodegradable
Renewable
Fairly strong
Regenerated fibres CONS
Weak
Crease easily
Distort
Regenerated fibres PROS
Reduce waste (wood pulp in Tencel)
Biodegradable
Easy care
Cotton PROS
Breathable
Soft handle
Lightweight
Cotton CONS
Absorbent (requires lots of water)
Prone to shrinking
Expensive
Linen PROS
Breathable
Lightweight
Linen CONS
Creases easily
Poor lustre
Flammable
Ramie PROS
Breathable
Lightweight
Strong
Ramie CONS
Poor insulator
Poor elasticity
Wool PROS
Good insulator
Soft
Good elasticity
Wool CONS
No lustre
Expensive
Silk PROS
Good lustre
Good drape
Lightweight
Silk CONS
Snags easily
Susceptible to damage
Nylon PROS
Lightweight
Strong
Good drape
Nylon CONS
Not biodegradable
Melts when burnt
Exposure to sunlight can cause damage
Polyester PROS
Easy care
Lightweight
Strong
Polyester CONS
Not breathable
Not biodegradable
Acrylic PROS
Easy care
Lightweight
Strong
Acrylic CONS
Not breathable
Not biodegradable
Elastane PROS
Easy care
Lightweight
Comfortable handle because of stretch
Elastane CONS
Not breathable
Not biodegradable
Fibreglass PROS
Lightweight
Soft
Fibreglass CONS
Not breathable
Not biodegradable
Carbon PROS
Lightweight
Strong
Carbon CONS
Not biodegradable
Expensive
Ceramic PROS
Lightweight
Heat resistant
Ceramic CONS
Wears easily
