Natural And Regenerated Fibres Flashcards
1
Q
What is a staple?
A
A short fibre, wool, cotton, linen.
2
Q
What is a filament?
A
Continuous fibre, silk or synthetic.
3
Q
What are some examples of natural fibres?
A
Plant/cellulose: cotton, linen and ramie
Animal/protein: wool, silk and hair.
4
Q
What are some features of plant/cellulose fibres?
A
High absobency
Little elasticity
Tendency to shrink and crease
Good strength
Low thermal insulation.
5
Q
What are some features of animal/protein fibres?
A
Very absorbent
Thermally insulating
Difficult to care for
High quality.
6
Q
What are the features of regenerated fibres?
A
Weak fibres.
Continuous filaments
Highly absorbent
Crease and shrink badly
