Natural Fibres (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Where do natural fibres come from?
Where do natural fibres come from?
Plants or animals
Which animals are sources of wool?
Which animals are sources of wool?
Sheep, goats, alpacas and rabbits
What is a key property of wool?
What is a key property of wool?
Warm and insulating
What problem can occur if wool is not cared for properly?
What problem can occur if wool is not cared for properly?
It can shrink easily
How should wool be washed?
How should wool be washed?
Hand wash in lukewarm water or dry clean
What is silk made from?
What is silk made from?
Cocoons of silkworms
Which properties describe silk?
Which properties describe silk?
Soft, smooth & lightweight
How should silk be dried?
How should silk be dried?
Avoid sunlight and heat while drying
What plant does cotton come from?
What plant does cotton come from?
Cotton plant
What are key properties of cotton?
What are key properties of cotton?
Absorbs moisture and breathable
How can cotton be washed?
How can cotton be washed?
Machine washable at high temperatures
What plant produces linen?
What plant produces linen?
Flax plant
What temperature range can linen be washed at?
What temperature range can linen be washed at?
40–95°C