Textiles Flashcards
1
Q
Cotton Uses
A
- clothing
- sewing & knitting threads
- medical dressings
- bed sheets
2
Q
Cotton Properties
A
- absorbent
- strong
- cool to wear
- handles well
- creases easily
- flammable
- can shrink
3
Q
Linen Uses
A
- lightweight Summer clothing
- table linen
4
Q
Linen Properties
A
- cool to wear
- absorbent
- creases easily
5
Q
Hemp Uses
A
- clothing
- carpet & rugs
- mattress filling
6
Q
Hemp Properties
A
- absorbent
- non static
- anti bacterial
- strong
7
Q
Silk Uses
A
- luxury clothing
- soft furnishing
8
Q
Silk Properties
A
- absorbent
- comfortable
- cool to wear
- strong when dry
- natural sheen
9
Q
Wool Uses
A
- warm out door clothing
- jackets
- carpets
- blankets
10
Q
Wool Properties
A
- warm
- absorbent
- low flammability
- good elasticity
- shrinks easily
