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Cotton (natural fibre)
breathable, durable, environmentally friendly, soft/ easily creased, flamable (used in jeans, T-shirts, blouses, soft furnishings)
1 of 10
Silk (natural fibre)
lightweight, breathable, shiny, soft/ expensive, yellows with age, requires special care to wash/dry (used in underwear, lingerie, shirts, ties)
2 of 10
Wool (natural fibre)
warm, breathable, resistant to tearing, insulator/ potentially itchy, shrinks when washed ( used in coats, jumpers, carpets)
3 of 10
Linen (natural fibre)
strong, hard wearing, comfortable, cool in hot weather/ very prone to creasing, poor drape, poor elasticity, flamable (used in trousers, dresses, furnishings)
4 of 10
Viscose (regenerated fibre)
absorbent, soft, comfortable, smooth, light, glossy/ very flammable, poor elasticity, not durable (used in lingerie, underwear, suits, linings)
5 of 10
Acetate (regenerated fibre)
Soft, comfortable, easily washable, good drape/ flamable, not hard wearing, poor elasticity, not very absorbent (used in linings, soft furnishings)
6 of 10
Polyester
cheap, strong, hard wearing, good elasticity, dries quickly/ not absorbent, non-biodegradable, melts if burns ( used in sportswear, bedsheets, curtains, cushions)
7 of 10
Elastane
extremely elastic(7 X it's length), lightweight, strong, hardwearing, keeps shape well/ high flammability, non- biodegradable, not absorbent (used inunderwear, sports/swimwear)
8 of 10
Polyamide
Warm, Strong, Hardwearing, crease resistant, good elasticity/ melts if burns, not absorbent, damaged by sunlight (used in sportswear, furnishings, tights/socks)
9 of 10
Acrylic
Soft, warm, insulating, strong(except when wet), good elasticity/not very absorbent, high flammability
10 of 10

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Card 2

Front

Silk (natural fibre)

Back

lightweight, breathable, shiny, soft/ expensive, yellows with age, requires special care to wash/dry (used in underwear, lingerie, shirts, ties)

Card 3

Front

Wool (natural fibre)

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Linen (natural fibre)

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Viscose (regenerated fibre)

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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