Fibres & Fabrics Flashcards
what is cotton used for?
- t-shirts
- jeans
what are the pros and cons of cotton?
✔️ strong
✔️absorbent
❌highly flammable
❌creases easily
what is wool used for?
- jumpers
- coats
what are the pros and cons of wool?
✔️absorbent
✔️low flammability
❌quite expensive
❌can be itchy
what is linen used for?
- trousers
- dresses
pros and cons of linen
✔️strong
✔️absorbent
❌highly flammable
❌poor drape
what is silk used for?
- dresses
- shirts
pros and cons of silk
✔️ smooth
✔️low flammability
❌expensive
❌creases badly
what type of fibre is cotton, wool, linen and silk made from?
Natural fibres
what is viscose use for?
- dresses
- suits
pros and cons of viscose?
✔️soft
✔️good drape
❌high flammability
❌poor elasticity
what is acetate used for?
- soft furnishings
pros and cons of acetate
✔️resists sun damage
✔️comfortable
❌not very absorbent
❌highly flammable
what fibre is acetate and viscose made from?
Regenerated fibres
what is polyester used for?
- sportswear
- cushions
pros and cons of polyester
✔️ strong
✔️low flammability
❌not biodegradable
❌not absorbent
what is elastane used for?
- sports/swim wear
pros and cons of elastane
✔️hard-wearing
✔️resist sun damage
❌highly flammable
❌not absorbent
what type of fibre is polyester and elastane made from?
Synthetic fibre
what type of fibre is cotton, silk and wool made from?
natural fibres
what type of fibre is viscose made from?
regenerated fibres
