• TYPES OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS

UNIT 14 – SYNTHETIC FIBERS & PLASTICS – PART 2

  • Although Rayon Is Obtained from A Natural Source, Wood Pulp, yet it is a man-made fibre. It is cheaper than silk and can be woven like silk fibres. It can also be dyed in a wide variety of colours. Rayon is mixed with cotton to make bed sheets or mixed with wool to make carpets.
  • Nylon is another man-made fibre. In 1931, it was made without using any natural raw material (from plant or animal). It was prepared from Coal, Water and Air. It was the first fully synthetic fibre.
  • Nylon fibre was strong, elastic and light. It was lustrous and easy to wash. So, it became very popular for making clothes.
  • We use many articles made from nylon, such as socks, ropes, tents, toothbrushes, car seat belts, sleeping bags, curtains Nylon is also used for making parachutes and ropes for rock climbing. A nylon thread is actually stronger than a steel wire.
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