Question

5 advantages and 5 disadvantages of synthetic fiber

Answer 1

ADVANTAGES:-

Synthetic fibers are more durable than most natural fibers and will readily pick-up different dyes. In addition, many synthetic fibers offer consumer-friendly functions such as stretching, waterproofing and stain resistance. Sunlight, moisture, and oils from human skin cause all fibers to break down and wear away. Natural fibers tend to be much more sensitive than synthetic blends. This is mainly because natural products are biodegradable. Natural fibers are susceptible to larval insect infestation; synthetic fibers are not a good food source for fabric-damaging insects.

Compared to natural fibers, many synthetic fibers are more water resistant and stain resistant. Some are even specially enhanced to withstand damage from water or stains. Some fabrics are also designed to stretch in specific ways, which makes them more comfortable to wear.

Cotton production is resource intensive: it takes significant amounts of water to farm cotton. Wool producing sheep also need water and grazing land in order to survive. Thus it is claimed by some that although synthetic fiber production does involve some carbon emissions, the environmental footprint of many fibers is much lower.

DISADVANTAGES:-

Synthetic fibers do not burn more readily than natural.
Prone to heat damage.
Melt relatively easily.
Prone to damage by hot washing.
More electrostatic charge is generated by rubbing than with natural fibers.
Not skin friendly, so it is uncomfortable for long wearing.
Allergenic to some people.
Non-biodegradable in comparison to natural fibers.

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Answer 2

Hi ..
Advantages:
SYNTHETIC FIBERS...
1) Synthetic fibers are hydrophobic so they dry up quickly. They are:
2) durable 
3) less expensive
4) readily available 
5) easy to maintain

Disadvantages:
1.Synthetic fibers do not necessarily wet easy and then do not draw beads of sweat from the skin.
2.The synthetic mono-fibers may not trap air pockets as well as cotton or wool and may provide poorer insulation.
3.While escaping a fire, the synthetic fibers may melt next to the skin causing worse burns than natural fibers that burn away and allow skin to sweat.
4. Synthetic fibers may not take up dyes as well as natural fibers although dye pigments may be included in the fibers.
5.Synthetic fibers may outgas hydrocarbons, etc. unlike natural fibers.

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