Natural protein fibres 0.0 / 5 ? TextilesFibresAll LevelsAQA Created by: Steff06Created on: 22-05-16 15:41 What are examples of natural protein fibres? Silk, wool, cashmere, angora, mohair, camel, vilene 1 of 8 What are positives of using wool? It is warm and insulating. Soft, hardwearing and abrasion resistant. Luxurious, resistant to soiling. Flame retardant and water repellent. 2 of 8 What are drawbacks of using wool? Attacked by moths, irritant, highly absorbent, expensive, shrinks, no tumble drying or washing. 3 of 8 Describe the Wool Mark Shows product is made from pure new wool. A quality assurance mark. 4 of 8 What are the advantages of using silk? Luxurious, fine and smooth. Soft, lightweight, good drape. Creases drop out, good elasticity. 5 of 8 What are drawbacks of using silk? Expensive, absorbent, difficult to care for, damaged by perspiration and bleach, not very abrasion resistant. 6 of 8 List the positives of using angora Soft, warm, luxurious. 7 of 8 List the negatives of using angora Irritant, expensive, difficult to care for, matts and pills. Handwash only, felts and shrinks. 8 of 8
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