Question

. For each material, write whether it is natural or synthetic fibre. Give reasons.
iv. Linen
vii. Wool
i. Wood
ii. Natural rubber
vii. Silk
viii. Nylon
vi. Acrylic
v. Polyester​

Answer 1

Answer:

For synthetic materials like nylon, the raw material used is polymer. Rayon is a "semi-synthetic polymer" whereas nylon is a 100% polymer. This polymer is usually made from plastic and is not regenerated and neither can it degrade easily.

Answer 2

Explanation:

i) wood: natural fibre

ii) natural rubber: natural fibre

iv) linen: synthetic fibre

v) Polyester: synthetic fibre

vi) acrylic: synthetic fibre

vii) wool: natural fibre

viii) nylon: synthetic fibre