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Protein Fibres Flashcards

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Silk

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Good insulation (cool/warm)
Slow absorbency
Creases drop out
Luxurious light handle
Good drape
Not durable
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Wool

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Warm
Very absorbent - slow drying
Repels water droplets
Good drape
Not durable
Creases drop out - elasticity
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Hair:
Mohair
Cashmere
Angora

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Warm
Soft
Good elasticity
Comfortable
Shrinks - needs extreme care
Poor absorbency
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Cultivated silk

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Bombyx Mori - mulberry silkworm

Smooth
Lustrous
Soft
Elegant drape

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Wild silk

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Silk filaments from wild Tussah silk moth

Coarse rustic uneven thicker fibre
Harsh handle, heavier
Dull lustre

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