Texitle Fibres And Fabrics Flashcards
1
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What are natural fibres?
A
Natural fibres come from plants or animals
2
Q
What are cotton physical and working properties?
A
Physical- grows on a cotton plant in a ball
Working- takes dye well
3
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What are wool physical and working properties?
A
Physical- spun from animal fleece
Working- can be thick or fine soft or coarse
4
Q
What are blended fibres?
A
Mixtures of fibres that combine properties
5
Q
What are polycotton physical and working properties?
A
Physical- made of polyester fibres and cotton
Working- easy to wash
6
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What are plain weave physical and working properties?
A
Physical- threads are woven in a simple under one
Working- dimple and cheap