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Is nylon cheap or expensive?

Nylon is not an expensive material.


How are natural fibres different from synthetic fibres?

Synthetic Fibres: Pros -Easy to wash -Most are resilient -Hydrophobic (hates water) -Nylon and polyester are thermoplastic -Cheap (e.g. Acrylic is a cheaper substitute of wool) -Strong & Hardwearing -Nylon is waterproof when closely woven Cons -High Static -Not Absorbent Natural Fibres: Pros -Absorbent -Low Static -Wool and Silk are resilient -Wool and Silk are warm to wear -Cotton and Linen are cool to wear -Strong and Stronger when wet Cons -Cotton and Linen crease easily -Cotton: damaged by sunlight and mildew -Silk is very delicate and therefore is quite difficult to wash/dry etc, it scorches easily as well -Some people think wool is itchy -Some people think linen is uncomfortable to wear If you have a blend of fibres they can cancel each other out. Depending on what you need the fibre for will depend on which fibre you use. I hope this helps :)


Why are clothes made out of a mixture of synthetic fibers and natural fibers more popular than those made purely out of synthetic fibers?

Natural fibres are good to wear and comfortable. But their cost is high. Synthetic Fibres are cheap but sometimes uncomfortable. Manufacturers mix synthetic fibres with natural fibres so that cloth they make get the characteristics of both synthetic and natural fibres. They become comfortable to wear and cheap in price..................................................


What are synthetic fibres and natural fibres?

Synthetic fibers are man-made fibers produced from chemicals, polymers, or other raw materials through a process of synthesis. Examples include polyester, nylon, and acrylic. Natural fibers, on the other hand, are sourced from plants, animals, or minerals and include cotton, wool, silk, and linen.


Why is air current used to separate cotton fibres from their seeds but not used to separate jutefibres?

We get cotton fibres from cotton balls that is cotton flowers. But we get jute fibres from the stem of the jute plant not from the jute flowers.