TEXTILES AQA AS NATURAL FIBRES

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what is the warmth of wool?
warm
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what is the absorbency of wool?
slow, absorbs 1/3 it's weight, slow drying
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what is the comfort of wool?
fine wool is comfortable, coarse wool is scratchy
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what is the handle and drape of wool?
very soft or coarse, good drape
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what is the strength of wool?
medium, not durable
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what is the elasticity of wool?
good, creases drop out
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what is the aftercare of wool?
wash/iron with care or may shrink, dry clean
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what is the warmth of silk?
cool but insulating so warm as well
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what is the absorbency of silk?
fast, absorbs 1/3 it's weight
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what is the comfort of silk?
very comfortable
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what is the handle/drape of silk?
soft handle/elegant drape
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what is the strength of silk?
good
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what is the elasticity of silk?
very good/creases drop out
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what is the aftercare of silk?
wash/iron with care, best dry cleaned
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what is the warmth of cotton?
cool unless brushed
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what is the absorbency of cotton?
high, slow drying
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what is the comfort of cotton?
comfortable unless wet
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what is the handle/drape of cotton
soft handle/good drape
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what is the strength of cotton?
good, abrasion resistant, very durable
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what is the elasticity of cotton?
poor, creases easily
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what is the aftercare of cotton?
wash, boil, iron damp, may shrink
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what is the warmth of linen?
fresh and cool to wear
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what is the absorbency of linen?
highly absorbent, fast drying
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what is the comfort of linen?
stiffer/harder than cotton
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what is the handle/drape of cotton?
firm handle, good drape
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what is the strength of linen?
good strength and durability
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what is the elasticity of linen?
poor, creases badly
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what is the aftercare of linen?
wash, boil, easily ironed
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