Advantages of Synthetic Fibers
- Good elasticity.
- Easy blending with other fibers.
- Non-shrinking property.
- Highly absorbent
- They don’t wrinkle up easily.
- Less expensive.
- Readily available and durable.
- Handle heavy load without breaking.
Synthetic and Natural Fibers
Synthetic and Natural Fibers- All the people in the surrounding area surrounded by different materials suited for different purposes. Clothes belong to different textures, that is, some of which have a shiny appearance; while some of them are dull in look and feel. The clothes are composed of fabrics, which in turn are made up of fibers. The nature and material of the clothes depend upon the nature of the fiber. For instance, glasses and polyethene’s are made up of plastic.
Table of Content
- Fibers
- Natural Fiber
- Advantages of Natural Fibers
- Examples of Natural Fibers
- Difference Between Animal and Plant Fibers
- Applications of Natural Fibers
- Synthetic Fibers
- Types of Synthetic Fibers
- Characteristics of Synthetic Fibers in comparison to Natural Fibers
- Advantages of Synthetic Fibers
- Disadvantages of Synthetic Fibers
- Polymers
- Properties of Polymers
- Polymer fibers
- Synthetic Polymers in Everyday Use
- Sample Problems