Natural Fibres Flashcards
1
Q
Cotton
A
Properties:
- Absorbent
- Strong
- Good handle
- Cool to wear drapes well
- Creases easily
- Will not stretch
2
Q
Linen (flax)
A
Properties:
- Absorbent
- Strong
- Cool to wear
- Drapes well
- Natural lustre (shine)
- Creases easily
- Will not stretch
3
Q
Wool
A
Properties:
- Absorbent
- Strong
- Good handle
- Drapes well
- Warm
- Crease resistant
- Stretches easily
- Some flame resistance
4
Q
Silk
A
Properties:
- Absorbent
- Strong
- Good handle
- Good insulator
- Drapes well
- High natural lustre (shine)
- Crease resistant
- Difficult to handle
- Low stretch
