Natural Fibres (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What are fibres?
What are fibres?
Thin threads used to create textiles
Origin of natural fibres
Origin of natural fibres
Plants or animals
Source of wool
Source of wool
Sheep, goats, alpacas, rabbits
Key property of wool
Key property of wool
Warm and insulating
Wool care issue
Wool care issue
Shrinks easily if not cared for properly
Source of silk
Source of silk
Cocoons of silkworms
Key properties of silk
Key properties of silk
Soft, smooth, lightweight
How to wash silk
How to wash silk
Hand wash in warm water with mild detergent
Source of cotton
Source of cotton
Cotton plant
Key properties of cotton
Key properties of cotton
Strong, durable, absorbs moisture, breathable
Cotton washing method
Cotton washing method
Machine washable at high temperatures
Source of linen
Source of linen
Flax plant
Main issue with linen
Main issue with linen
Creases very easily
Linen wash temp range
Linen wash temp range
40–95°C
Natural fibres care note
Natural fibres care note
Sustainable but require special care