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cotton absorbs the most water, then wool, then nylon, ,and silk absorbs the least amount of water
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What is more flammable cotton or wool?
Cotton fabric will burn faster than wool fabric. Wool will also be more difficult to light than cotton and may even self extinguish.
Why does cotton absorb water?
it has this type of material that can aborb a loy of water.
What are some natural resources to make a sweater?
wool from sheep ... cotton from the cotton plant ....
What is the best insulator wool or cotton?
wool i think.
What is a another word for cotton wool?
Cotton wool is raw cotton with major impurities removed, usually used for surgical dressings, tampons and so forth -- highly absorbent cotton.
Why does cotton wool shrinks in water?
Cotton wool -- absorbent cotton -- absorbs water, and would not shrink.
How do cotton towels absorb water?
because when the water makes contact with the wool all the particles run to each other and by doing this it absorbs water in to the cotton wool
What absorbs oil the best?
cotton wool
What kind of fabric absorbs the most water?
thicker, plusher fabrics (wool, cotton, etc) absorb water. hope this helps you!
What is more absorbent wool or cotton?
is wool more absorbent than cotton
What holds more water the cotton ball or cotton swab?
a cotton wool ball because it is bigger
What type of fabric absorbs water?
Many types fabrics absorb water. Cotton, wool, fleece, rayon, mettalic, etc! Hope this helps you!
Is wool and cotton the same?
No. Wool comes from sheep; cotton is grown on a bush. Wool is a protein fiber, and cotton is a natural/seed fibers
Wool nylon denim which one absorbs more heat?
wool
What elements are in cotton wool?
Cotton wool is raw cotton with gross impurities removed. It is used for gauze and for tampons. In USA, the term is absorbent cotton: cotton wool is more UK-centric.
What is more flammable cotton or wool?
Cotton fabric will burn faster than wool fabric. Wool will also be more difficult to light than cotton and may even self extinguish.
Why does lump of cotton shrink in water?
Cotton wool shrinks in water for two main reasons. 1. Cotton (and wool, silk, etc.) swell up when they come in contact with water because they absorb water. They subsequently shrink when the water is removed from them. This is called water regain. Cotton has the fifth highest water regain (with wool having the most). 2. When agitated, such as when hand/machine washed (much more apparent in machine washing), the cotton fibres are forced together, packing more closely, which gives the overall effect of shrinking the cotton.
