Natural Fibres

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  • Created on: 15-09-13 14:37
What is cotton used for?
Used for making jeans, T-shirts and towels.
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Qualities of cotton
Cool to wear very absorbent, dries slowly soft handle good drape durable creases easily can be washed and ironed
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What is linen used for?
Used for summer clothing, tea towels and tablecloths.
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Qualities of linen
Fresh and cool to wear very absorbent, dries quickly stiffer handle good drape durable creases badly can be washed and ironed
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What is wool used for?
Used for jumpers, suits and blankets.
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Qualities of wool
Warm to wear absorbent, dries slowly breathable, repels rain soft or coarse handle can shrink, should be dry cleaned good drape not durable creases drop out.
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What is silk used for?
Used for evening wear and ties.
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Qualities of wool
Warm to wear absorbent soft handle good lustre and drape durable creases drop out dry clean
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Card 2

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Qualities of cotton

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Cool to wear very absorbent, dries slowly soft handle good drape durable creases easily can be washed and ironed

Card 3

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What is linen used for?

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Card 4

Front

Qualities of linen

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Card 5

Front

What is wool used for?

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