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1.2 Flashcards

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Synthetic fibres CONS

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Conducts static electricity
Melts when alight
Not breathable
Can’t be recycled

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2
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Synthetic fibres PROS

A

Easy care
Crease resistant
Cheap to produce

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3
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Natural fibres CONS

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More expensive (because of more processes)
Not as durable

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4
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Natural fibres PROS

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Biodegradable
Renewable
Fairly strong

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5
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Regenerated fibres CONS

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Weak
Crease easily
Distort

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Regenerated fibres PROS

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Reduce waste (wood pulp in Tencel)
Biodegradable
Easy care

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7
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Cotton PROS

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Breathable
Soft handle
Lightweight

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8
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Cotton CONS

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Absorbent (requires lots of water)
Prone to shrinking
Expensive

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Linen PROS

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Breathable
Lightweight

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10
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Linen CONS

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Creases easily
Poor lustre
Flammable

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11
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Ramie PROS

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Breathable
Lightweight
Strong

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12
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Ramie CONS

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Poor insulator
Poor elasticity

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13
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Wool PROS

A

Good insulator
Soft
Good elasticity

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14
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Wool CONS

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No lustre
Expensive

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15
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Silk PROS

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Good lustre
Good drape
Lightweight

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16
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Silk CONS

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Snags easily
Susceptible to damage

17
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Nylon PROS

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Lightweight
Strong
Good drape

18
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Nylon CONS

A

Not biodegradable
Melts when burnt
Exposure to sunlight can cause damage

19
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Polyester PROS

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Easy care
Lightweight
Strong

20
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Polyester CONS

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Not breathable
Not biodegradable

21
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Acrylic PROS

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Easy care
Lightweight
Strong

22
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Acrylic CONS

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Not breathable
Not biodegradable

23
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Elastane PROS

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Easy care
Lightweight
Comfortable handle because of stretch

24
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Elastane CONS

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Not breathable
Not biodegradable

25
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Fibreglass PROS

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Lightweight
Soft

26
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Fibreglass CONS

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Not breathable
Not biodegradable

27
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Carbon PROS

A

Lightweight
Strong

28
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Carbon CONS

A

Not biodegradable
Expensive

29
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Ceramic PROS

A

Lightweight
Heat resistant

30
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Ceramic CONS

A

Wears easily

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