write about nylon, rayon,and polysters along with their uses?
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Types of Synthetic Fibers
Synthetic fibres are of four types, namely:
Rayon
Nylon
Polyester
Acrylic
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.
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