Forensics (Fibers, Textiles, Hairs)

Front

What are man-made fibers called?

Back

Synthetic fibers

Front

What should a detective NOT do when collecting hair as evidence?

Back

Cut hairs from the suspect’s head

Front

True or False: Manufactured fibers can deteriorate in bright sunlight and melt at a lower temperature than natural fibers.

Back

True

Front

Natural fibers come from which of the following?

Back

All of these choices (animals, plants, minerals).

Front

What is a flexible, flat material made by interlacing yarns called?

Back

Textile

Front

What are the two main categories of fibers?

Back

Natural fibers and synthetic fibers.

Front

What is the primary source of natural fibers?

Back

Plants and animals.

Front

What is the process of creating synthetic fibers from chemicals called?

Back

Polymerization.

Front

What is the main disadvantage of synthetic fibers compared to natural fibers?

Back

They can deteriorate in sunlight and melt at lower temperatures.

Front

What is the term for the individual strands that make up a fiber?

Back

Filaments.