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Cotton
-Clothing and bed sheets due to breathability
-Tents due to durability, survive conditions
-Home deco, cozy look and affordable
Wool
-Carpets, durable and will resist heavy foot traffic
-Insulation, incredible thermal properties
-Upholstery - versatile fabric
Linen
-Bath fabrics, highly absorbant
-Apparel items, breathability
Nylon
-Clothing such as raincoats and swimwear, lightweight
-Industrial uses (rope) - high strength and durability
-Fishnets - withstand harsh waters
Polypropylene
-Medical, flexible and chem resistant
-Housewares, durable ad can withtand high temperatures
-Packaging, leightweight easy transport
Polyester
-Jackets - great insulation
- Hats - durable and lightweight
-pillowcases - soft and wrinkle resistant
Flame retardant
-Furniture - safer in case of fire
-Clothing - good for jobs in high heat
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
-Cookware - non-stick property
-High temperature resistant
-plumbing - High chem and corrosion resistant