Textiles - Fibres 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Design & Technology: TextilesFibresASAQA Created by: livi_mCreated on: 02-05-14 20:06 Wool Natural - Protein Warm to wear Can absorb up to 1/3 of its weight in water without feeling wet Slow drying Fine wool is comfortable Coarse wool can be scratchy Medium strength Good elasticity Creases drop out May shrink. Wash and iron with care. 1 of 8 Silk Natural - Protein Cool to wear Good insulator so can be warm Very comfortable Soft handle Elegant drape Good strength Creases drop out Wash and iron with care, best dry cleaned. 2 of 8 Cotton Natural - Cellulose Cool to wear (unless brushed) Highly absorbent Slow drying Very comfortable, unless wet Soft handle Good drape Good strength Creases easily Wash and iron damp, may shrink. 3 of 8 Linen Natural - Cellulose Cool to wear Highly absorbent Fast drying Stiffer and harder than cotton Firm handle Smooth drape Good strength and durability Creases badly Easily washed and ironed 4 of 8 Viscose Man made - Regenerated Low warmth More absorbent than cotton Comfortable to wear Good drape Lower strength than cotton Creases easily Washable, easy to iron 5 of 8 Polyester Man-made - Thermoplastic (Synthetic) Low warmth unless textured Hydrophobic - low absorbency Fast drying Comfortable, but prone to static. Strong, abrasion resistant Crease resistant Machine washable, iron with care 6 of 8 Polyamide (Nylon) Man-made - Thermoplastic (Synthetic) Low warmth unless textured Hydrophobic - low absorbency Fast drying Comfortable, but prone to static. Strong, abrasion resistant Crease resistant Machine washable, iron with care 7 of 8 Elastane Man-made - Thermoplastic (Synthetic) Low percentage always used in blends Absorbent Dyes well Good strength Crease resistance Machine washable 8 of 8
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