Question

2.1 How are synthetic fibres different from
natural fibres in terms of:
(a) Strength
(b) Water absorption
(c) Wrinkle resistance (d) Moth resistance
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Answer 1

a)Synthetic fibres are strong on the other hand natural fibres like cotton , wool and silk have low strength.

Synthetic fibres are more durable than natural fibres.

b)Synthetic fibres absorb very less water due to this property they dry up easily whereas natural fibres absorbs lot of water.

c)Synthetic  fibres are wrinkle resistant  due to this property they do not get crumpled very easily during washing where as natural fibres get crumples easily while washing.

d)synthetic fibres are moth protective .