Question

Write down the limitations associated with the synthetic fibres

Answer 1

The limitations associated or required by synthetic fibres are as follows:
- Fibres are weaker than cotton and weaker still when wet.
- Abrasion resistance is poor.
- Fabrics wrinkle easily because of the poor resiliency of the fibres.
- Fabrics have very poor dimensional stability due to progressive shrinkage of the fibres.
- Rayon is susceptible to mildew.
- It is damaged more easily than cotton by mineral acids.
- Fabrics require low ironing temperature.