Classification of Fibres (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Where are human-made fibres created?
Where are human-made fibres created?
In factories
What are the two types of human-made fibres?
What are the two types of human-made fibres?
Synthetic & regenerated
Which property does polyester have?
Which property does polyester have?
Does not absorb moisture
What is polyester commonly used for in the home?
What is polyester commonly used for in the home?
Bed linen & curtains
Which property describes nylon?
Which property describes nylon?
Strong & lightweight
Which natural fibre does acrylic mimic?
Which natural fibre does acrylic mimic?
Wool
What type of fibre is viscose?
What type of fibre is viscose?
Regenerated
Which property does acetate have?
Which property does acetate have?
Weak when wet
At what temperature should synthetic fibres be washed?
At what temperature should synthetic fibres be washed?
Low temperatures
Why should you avoid high heat when ironing synthetic fibres?
Why should you avoid high heat when ironing synthetic fibres?
It can melt the fabric
What is an advantage of human-made fibres?
What is an advantage of human-made fibres?
Easy to care for
What is an environmental issue with human-made fibres?
What is an environmental issue with human-made fibres?
Often non-biodegradable