Question

What is fibres????? ​

Answer 1

• What are fibres?
• Fibres are the thin strands or threads, from which fabrics (clothes) are made.
• Fibres (are spun) ⇒ (to make) yarns (are woven and knitted) ⇒ (to make) fabrics and clothes.

• Depending upon the source of fibres or from where are they obtained, they can be classified into two types:
• Natural fibres: Are obtained from natural sources like plants and animals.
• E.g.⇒ Silk, flax, cotton, jute and silk.
• Synthetic fibres: These fibres are man-made or artificial fibres.
• E.g.⇒ Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic and Rayon.

☆ Rayon is regarded as artificial silk as it has lustre similar to that of silk but its chemical properties are similar to that of cotton.

☆ Acrylic is the artificial form of wool as its appearance closely resembles to that of wool.

☆ A single fibre of nylon is stronger than a stell wire of same thickness.

Infact,

POLYESTER > NYLON > STEEL

(on basis of their strength)

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Answer 2

fibres

Fiber or fibre is a natural or man-made substance that is significantly longer than it is wide. Fibers are often used in the manufacture of other materials. The strongest engineering materials often incorporate fibers, for example carbon fiber and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene.