Chemistry: Synthetic fibres

Which of the following is not a synthetic fibre.

• Polyamide

• Rayon

• Cotton

• Nylon

Synthetic fibres are made up of molecules called.

Nylon is also known as 'polyamide'.

• True

• False

Polyester fibres are:

• Strong and durable

• Highly flammable

• Crease resistant

• All of them

PET polyester is weak and lightweight.

• True

• False

Which of the follwing charateristic of synthetic fibre is correct?

• Weaker than natural fibres

• High maintenance

• No effect of heat

• Moisture absorbency

A synthetic substitute of wool is ___

• Rayon

• Nylom

• Acrylic

• Polyester