Question

Paste the different types of fibre and different variety of silk and write the difference between natural and synthetic fibre

Answer 1

PLANT FIBERS.

Cotton comes from cotton plant. ...

Linen is a cellulosic fibers made from the stem of the flax plant. ...

ANIMAL FIBERS.

Wool comes from sheep. ...

Silk comes from the cocoon of silkworms. ...

SYNTHETIC FIBERS.

Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber from wood cellulose.

Three other commercially important types fall into the category of non-mulberry silks namely: Eri silk; Tasar silk; and Muga silk
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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Synthetic fibre are cheap, they do not shrink, they last longer than natural fibres, they dry quickly, they need little or no ironing, they are resistant to chemicals. Synthetic fibres are very strong. Synthetic fibres absorb very little water. ... Synthetic fibres are less expensive and readily available.Natural fabrics, like merino wool, cotton, cashmere, and silk, are made of fibers that are produced by animals and plants. Synthetic fabrics, like polyester, nylon and acrylic, are "man-made" fibers that are created in laboratories.Nov