Question

list any five characteristics of synthetic fibres?

Answer 1

Synthetic fibers are light weight.

Synthetic fibers are less expensive and readily available.

Synthetic fibres are more durable:They have high resistance to wear and tear.Due to this,clothes made of synthetic fibres are very durable.


The clothes made of synthetic fibres are not suitable for wearing during hot summer weather



Synthetic fibres absorb very little water

Answer 2

ADVANTAGES OF SYNTHETIC FIBRES :



♣ These fibres have a high lustre and they do not turn yellow with age.

♣ They are easy to clean and dry quickly.

♣ They do not shrink on washing.

♣ They last longer as compared to natural fibre.

♣ They are less expensive as compared to natural fibres.

DISADVANTAGES OF SYNTHETIC FIBRES :

♠ They easily melt and burn to form small sticky beads at a very high temperature. Therefore, there is always a risk of getting burns, especially in kitchen.

♠ They cannot absorb sweat. Therefore, clothes made from synthetic fibres are very uncomfortable in summer or rainy season.

♠ They get electrically charged in dry weather . This electric charge causes skin problems in some persons.

♠ They are Non- biodegradable and hence , cause pollution.

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