Fibres

Which fibre below is classed as a protein fibre?

• Cotton

• Wool

• Polyester

• Acrylic

Which 2 properties of wool make it suitable for a school cardigan in a cold country?

• insulating and can be ironed

• stiff handle and soft against skin

• warm to wear and good drape

• cool and can be washed at high temperature

Fibres comes from all of the following except?

• Plants

• Water

• Animals

• Minerals/rocks

Which is a synthetic fibre?

• cotton

• nylon

• jute

• wool

What are natural fibres produced from?

• plants only

• animals and plants

• animals only

• crude oil

Which of the following material is a blend of two fibres?

• Jute

• Poplene

• Polyester

• Nylon

Silk fibre is obtained from the _____ of the silk moth.

• Cocoon of a worm

• Hair of animals

• Fleece of sheep

• Skin of cow

Wool is obtained from ____ .

• skin

• Sheep

• Fibre

• Fleece

Which fabric would be best used for hotter climates or in the summer?

• silk

• wool

• nylon

• cotton

Cellulosic fibres are obtained from _______.

• plants

• animals

• minerals

• Glucose