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What material is flexible and absorbent?
No. In general it is repellent, hydrophobic, or simply impermeable.
Which fabric is the most absorbent natural or man made?
Natural fabrics such as cotton and bamboo are generally more absorbent than man-made fabrics like polyester. This is because natural fibers have small gaps between the fibers that can trap moisture, whereas synthetic fibers have a smoother surface that repels liquid.
How fast does sound travel through cotton wool then air?
Sound travels faster through air than through cotton wool. In air, sound travels at a speed of approximately 343 meters per second, while in cotton wool it would travel at a slower speed due to the material's denser and more absorbent nature.
Where do cotton fibers come from?
Cotton fibers come from the seedpods of the cotton plant, which contain the fluffy white fibers that are harvested and spun into yarn or thread for making textiles. The fibers are composed mostly of cellulose and are known for their softness, breathability, and absorbent qualities.
Is silk absorbent?
Silk. It can absorb 30% of its weight in water without feeling damp.
What is more absorbent wool or cotton?
is wool more absorbent than cotton
Why are clothes made of nylon more water-resistant than clothes made of cotton?
Because cotton is more absorbent. i.e. Nylon is less absorbent than cotton so is more water-resistant.
What is terry cotton fabric?
Terry is a weave using cotton with tiny loops woven in to increase softness and make the cloth more absorbent.
Is a cotton ball more absorbent than a sponge?
yes, cotton ball will absorb more than sponge
Why is cotton more absorbent than nylon?
because it wants to be
Is cotton fiber absorbent?
Yes cotton is extremely absorbent because it is soft and fluffy
What to make with cotton wool?
Cotton wool is the UK term for absorbent cotton. This fibre is used in first aid dressings and tampons, for example.
Is cotton absorbent or water resistant?
It is absorbent.
In which country does cotton wool come from?
Cotton wool is raw cotton with major impurities removed, usually used for surgical dressings, tampons and so forth -- highly absorbent cotton. The term is most common in UK: highly absorbent cotton is more commonly used in USA.
What is inside a sanitary napkin made of cotton wool?
Depending on the manufacturer, the absorbent cotton -- cotton wool in British English -- may be treated chemically to make it more absorbent. There may also be thin plastic layers included. The label will describe the components of the feminine protection contained in the box.
Is cotton porous or nonporous?
Cotton is porous in nature. Pure cotton is best absorbent of liquides.
Is cotton wool strong?
Since cotton wool -- absorbent cotton -- is more or less pressed into shape, or loosely woven from poorly spun fibres, one would not considered it strong. Examples of absorbent cotton are gauze from a first-aid kit and tampons.
