Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is not a natural fibre?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Rayon.Key Points
- Natural Fibres are obtained from plants, insects and worms.
- Cotton, wool, linen and silk are examples of natural fibres.
- Hence Rayon is not a natural fibre.
- All fibres are stretched and twisted to form long threads called yarns.
- This is called spinning.
Important Points
- The yarn is woven on a machine called a loom to produce fabric.
- Cotton fibres come from the fruit of a cotton plant called a cotton boll.
- Woollen fibres come from the fleece of sheep, rabbits and goats.
- Silk fibres are obtained from the cocoon of silkworms.
Additional Information
- Synthetic fibres
- Fibres which are man-made are called synthetic fibres. Synthetic fibres are made in factories.
- Rayon, terrycloth, terylene, and nylon are some popular synthetic fibres.
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