Question

Diffrenciate between synthetic and natural fibre. State any three advantages of synthetic fibres over natural fibre

Answer 1

Answer:

Natural Fibre: Fibres which are obtained from plants and animals are called natural fibres, e.g. cotton, wool, silk, jute, etc.

Synthetic Fibre: Fibres which are man-made are called synthetic fibres, e.g. nylon, acrylic, etc. A synthetic fibre is made of multiple units of a chemical substance.

The advantages of synthetic fibers are as follows:

Synthetic fibers are more durable as compared to natural fibers.

They are wrinkle free and require less or no ironing.

They are quick drying.

Synthetic fibers do not shrink and do not lose their colour.

Answer 2

• Following are the difference between synthetic and natural fiber -

1. Synthetic fibers are the fiber which are man made while the Natural fiber are the fiber which are obtained naturally.
2. The color in synthetic fibers is added while the color of natural fiber is of their own.

• The three advantages of synthetic fibres over natural fiber are-

1. Synthetic Fibers are cheaper then the natural fibers.
2. Synthetic fibers do not disturb or harm the living organism.
3. Synthetic fibers lasts longer then the natural fiber.