Textiles- Natural materials 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Design & Technology: TextilesGCSEAQA Created by: Sophie O'DonnellCreated on: 16-05-13 14:49 Cotton- pros Strong, absorbent, soft, absorbs dye, no allergies, non static, fairly cheap 1 of 12 Cotton- cons Creases easily, high flammability, poor elasticity, dries slowly, can shrink 2 of 12 Uses of cotton Jeans, t-shirts, blouses, soft furnishings 3 of 12 Wool- pros Warm, absorbent, crease resistant, low flammability 4 of 12 Wool- cons Can shrink when washed, dries slowly, can itch, fairly expensive 5 of 12 Uses of wool Suits, jumpers, coats, dresses, carpets 6 of 12 Linen- pros Feels cool in summer, hard wearing, absorbent 7 of 12 Linen- cons Creases easily, doesn't drape well, can be expensive 8 of 12 Uses of linen Trousers, summer suits, dresses, furnishings 9 of 12 Silk- pros Smooth, absorbent, good drape, low flammability 10 of 12 Silk- cons Creases easily, extremely delicate, weak when wet, expensive 11 of 12 Uses of silk Lingerie, dresses, shirts, ties 12 of 12
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