Textiles flash cards 0.0 / 5 ? TextilesNatural FibresGCSEEdexcel Created by: Missy12Created on: 22-04-15 20:10 Properties of Wool very absorbent, dires quickly Coarse/Soft handel Warm Does not crease Not Durable 1 of 13 Properties of Silk Warm Absorbent Soft handle good lustre and drape durable creases drop out 2 of 13 Properties of Cotton cool to wear very absorbent, dries slowly soft handle good drape durable creases easily can be washed and ironed 3 of 13 Properties of Linen fresh and cool to wear very absorbent, dries quickly stiffer handle good drape durable creases badly can be washed and ironed 4 of 13 What is wool used for? Jumpers, suits and blankets 5 of 13 What is silk used for? Evening wear and ties 6 of 13 What is cotton used for? T-shirts and towels 7 of 13 What is linen used for? Summer clothing, tea towels and table cloths 8 of 13 What is Wool made from? Animals—Sheep's coat 9 of 13 What is Silk made from? Animals—The cocoon of the mulberry silk worm. 10 of 13 What is Cotton made from? Plants— Cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. 11 of 13 What is linen made from? Plants—Flax plant 12 of 13 What are natural fibres made of? Plants, Animals and Minerals. They are made up of sort fibres called Staple fibres. 13 of 13
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