4. List some important characteristics of wool
and silk.
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Properties of silk:
Silk is marked by the following properties:
low density makes for light and comfortable clothing
high resistance to deformation
good insulation properties / warm in winter, cool in summer
strongest natural fiber available
shimmers and shines
good affinity to dye
leaving aside the rather demanding care, silk is one of the most comfortable fiber fabrics in the world
Properties of wool:
Wool is used for all kinds of clothing, couch covers, bedspreads, toilet covers, tablecloths, and more. People who can sew use wool fabric for most of their creations because it is sold by the yard and is available in most craft stores. There are different types of wool fabric that is used for different purposes.
The characteristics of Wool fiber or protein fibers are as follows:
They are composed of amino acids.
They have excellent absorbency.
Moisture regain is high.
They tend to be warmer than others.
They have poor resistance to alkalis but good resistance to acids.
They have good elasticity and resiliency.
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