Fibres Flashcards
1
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Name two manufactured fibre types
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- Regenerated
2. Synthetic
2
Q
Name two natural plant fibres
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- Cotton
2. Linen
3
Q
Name two natural animals fibres
A
- Wool
- Silk
- Mohair
- Cashmere
4
Q
Name two regenerated fibres
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- Viscose
2. Acetate
5
Q
Name two synthetic fibres
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- Acrylic
- Elastane
- Nylon
- Polyester
6
Q
Name properties and facts of cotton
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Breathable Absorbent Creases easily Comfortable Soft handle Good drape
7
Q
Name properties and facts of linen
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Strong Durable Absorbent Easily creased Stiff Good drape Cool to wear
8
Q
Name properties and facts of wool
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Breathable Medium strength Natural stretch Good drape Hydrophobic Hydrophilic
9
Q
Name properties and facts of silk (cultivated)
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Soft handle Crease resistant Absorbent Strong Durable Good insulator Cool
10
Q
Name properties and facts of silk (wild)
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Coarse Rustic Heavier Absorbent Harsh handle
11
Q
Name properties and facts of mohair
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Soft Good thermal insulator Crease resistant Expensive Durable
12
Q
Name properties and facts of cashmere
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Luxurious handle
Good thermal insulator
Crease resistant
Expensive
13
Q
Name properties and facts of viscose
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Absorbent Breathable Not very insulating Low strength when wet Creases easily Not expensive Shrinks
14
Q
Name properties and facts of acetate
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Low absorbency Prone to static Naturally breathable Low warmth Creases easily Thermoplastic Soft handle
15
Q
Name properties and facts of acrylic
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Low absorbency - dries quicker Prone to static Good strength Crease resistant Warm Thermoplastic
