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what are the properties of nylon, cotton, silk, etc.

Properties of Nylon:

  • Strong fibre
  • Elastic and light
  • Lustrous and easy to wash

Cotton

Cotton is a soft fibre that is obtained from the cotton plant. Cotton clothes absorbes water and dust quickly and easily. It is widely cultivated in the entire world. The conditions that are best for its cultivation are black soil and a warm climate. 

Cotton is obtained from the fruit of the cotton plant. After the fruit matures, the boll bursts and the cotton seed is covered with cotton fibre. Before cotton can be used to make threads or clothes, it first needs to be separated from the cotton seeds around which the cotton fibres are present. The process by which this is done is known as ginning. In this process, seeds are separated from cotton by combing

Silk:-

Silk is lustrous.

Silk can absorb an amazing 30% of its dry weight in moisture, giving it similar properties to wool.

Silk has warmth without weight. It is warm to touch and warm to wear.

Silk is strong.

Silk is resistant to moths and dust mite.

Silk is very elastic. It can stretch 10% to 20% without breaking.

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Wool

Wool is used for all kinds of clothing, couch covers, bedspreads, toilet covers, tablecloths, and more. People who can sew use wool fabric for most of their creations because it is sold by the yard and is available in most craft stores. There are different types of wool fabric that is used for different purposes.

Jute

  • used for making carpets,gunny bags,ropes and bags
  • source of earning money.
  • used as a packing material.

Cotton

  • Apparel - Wide range of wearing apparel: blouses, shirts, dresses, childrenswear, active wear, separates, swimwear, suits, jackets, skirts, pants, sweaters, hosiery, neckwear.
  • Home Fashion - curtains, draperies, bedspreads, comforters, throws, sheets, towels, table cloths, table mats, napkins

Nylon

1. Nylon is a high strength fibre. It is used for making fishing nets, ropes, parachutes and type cords.

2. It is used for making fabrics in textile industry.

3. Crinkled nylon fibres are used for making elastic hosiery.

4. Nylon is widely used as plastic for making machine parts.

Silk

Silk fabric is used for many different types of dresses, including wedding gowns, evening gowns and sarongs. In addition, silk can be used to make dress shirts, skirts or scarves. Silk fabric is used for many different types of dresses, including wedding gowns, evening gowns and sarongs. In addition, silk can be used to make dress shirts, skirts or scarves. Many home items are made with silk fabric, including sheets, pillow cases, tablecloths and throw covers. Silk fabric may also be used for draperies and occasionally as a high-end wall covering. When using silk fabrics in the home, remember that silk fabric is very absorbent and stains easily, so moisture should be kept away from silk.

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