Classification of Fibres (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What are the two types of human-made fibres?
What are the two types of human-made fibres?
Synthetic and Regenerated
What are synthetic fibres?
What are synthetic fibres?
Fully man-made
What are regenerated fibres?
What are regenerated fibres?
Partly natural, partly chemical
Polyester strength properties
Polyester strength properties
Strong and durable
Polyester and moisture
Polyester and moisture
Does not absorb moisture
Nylon properties
Nylon properties
Strong and lightweight
What fibre does acrylic mimic?
What fibre does acrylic mimic?
Wool
Viscose and moisture
Viscose and moisture
Absorbs moisture
Acetate when wet
Acetate when wet
Lightweight and weak when wet
Washing temp for synthetic fibres
Washing temp for synthetic fibres
Low temperatures
High heat on synthetic fibres risk
High heat on synthetic fibres risk
Can melt the fabric
Washing regenerated fibres method
Washing regenerated fibres method
Hand wash or gentle cycle
Human-made fibres advantages
Human-made fibres advantages
Durable, easy to care for, cheaper
Environmental issue with human-made fibres
Environmental issue with human-made fibres
Often non-biodegradable
Name 3 synthetic fibres
Name 3 synthetic fibres
Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic