Question

Advantages and disadvantages of synthetic fibers

Answer 1

disadvantages

these fibers absorb a lot of water. They fade faster loosing color. Some natural fibers like silk are very delicate and are hard to wash or dry.

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.

Answer 2

Advantages of Synthetic Fibres

• They have a long lasting lustre.
• They last longer as compare to natural fibres.
• They are easy to clean.
• They dry quickly.
• They do not wrinkle and, therefore, need veey little or no ironing.
• They do not shrink on washing.
• They are less expensive than natural fibres.

Disadvantages of Synthetic Fibres

• They have very low melting point (melt at very low temperature); they burn to form small sticking beads at high temperature. It is, thereforesl, not advisablea to wear synthetic clother while working in the kitchen.
• Unlike natural fibres, they do not absorb sweat. Clothes made from synthetic fibres are, therefore, very uncomfortable in summer and rainy seasons.
• Synthetic fibres are not biodegradable; hence they cause a lot of pollution.