Fibres & Fabrics 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Design & Technology: TextilesGCSEAQA Created by: EmmaCreated on: 01-04-13 19:31 Natural fibres come from... animal or plant sources 1 of 8 regenerated fibres are made from... natural cellulose which has been chemically modified (e.g. woodchips). 2 of 8 synthetic fibres are made from... chemicals based on oil and coal products 3 of 8 natural plant/vegetable (cellulosic) fibres... cotton, linen, bamboo 4 of 8 natural animal (protein) fibres... wool, silk, cashmere 5 of 8 regenerated fibres... viscose, modal, tencel, lyocell, acetate, tricetate 6 of 8 man-made (synthetic) fibres... polyester (trevira or polartec), polyamides (nylon or tactel), elasomeric (lycra or spandex), acrylic 7 of 8 name 5 properties of cotton... cool to wear, very absorbant (dries slowly), soft handle, good drape, durable/strong, creases easily, can be washed and ironed 8 of 8
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