Name three synthetic fibres and write the characteristics of synthetic fibres.
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Explanation:
Rayon
Rayon has properties similar to those of silk.
It is a man-made fibre and cheaper than silk.
It is obtained from wood pulp.
It is infused with cotton or wool to prepare bedsheets and carpets respectively.
It is also known as artificial silk and can be dyed in a wide variety of colours.
Nylon
These are strong elastic and light, lustrous and easy to wash fibres made from water, coal, and air initially.
The fibre is completely synthetic and stronger than steel wire.
It is used to make socks, ropes, toothbrushes, tents, seat belts, curtains, etc.
Used to make ropes for rock climbing and parachutes
Polyester
Polyester is made up of many units of an ester.
It is suitable for making dress material because it is easy to wash and stays crisp and wrinkle-free.
Terylene is a known polyester.
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) is used to make many useful products like bottles, utensils, films, wires.
Acrylic
Many sweaters and blankets are not created from natural wool but from a kind of synthetic fibre known as acrylic.
The clothes prepared from acrylic are cheaper and more durable.
Acrylic is more prevalent than natural wool.
characteristics of synthetic fibres.
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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.