Collect any four small cloth pieces. Identify the fibre of which they are made of
after studying their fibre properties. Write in detail.
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Answer :
Cotton : Cotton fibre can be woven or knitted into fabrics such as velvet, corduroy, chambray, velour, jersey and flannel. Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the mallow family Malvaceae.
Silk : Good insulation properties / warm in winter, cool in summer. Silk has a smooth, soft texture that is not slippery, unlike many synthetic fibers. Silk is one of the strongest natural fibers, but it loses up to 20% of its strength when wet. Low density makes for light and comfortable clothing.
Wool : They have good elasticity and resiliency. They are composed of amino acids. They tend to be warmer than others.
Flax : Flax is the most strongest among the natural cellulosic fibers. It is a bast fiber. Flax fiber absorbs humidity well and is a very breathable fiber.