Fibres & Fabrics Flashcards by Eleanor Coombs | Brainscape

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Name two regenerated fibres

A

Viscose, acetate

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Name three natural fibres

A

Cotton, wool, linen, silk

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Name three synthetic fibres

A

Polyester, elastane, polyamide, acrylic

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What is the appearance of cotton?

A

Smooth

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What is the appearance of linen?

A

Natural

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What is the appearance of acetate?

A

Smooth and glossy

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What is the appearance of acrylic?

A

Similar to wool

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What is a good point of cotton?

A

Strong, cheap, comfortable

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What is a good point of viscose?

A

Absorbent, soft, good drape

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What is a good point for elastane?

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Very elastic, light weight, hard wearing

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Q

Name 3 uses for cotton?

A

Jeans, t-shirts, blouses

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Name three uses for viscose?

A

Lingerie, underwear, suits

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Name three uses for polyamide?

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Sportswear, furnishings, socks

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