1. Classify the following fibers as natural or synthetic:
nylon, wool, cotton, silk, polyester, jute
Fibres that are obtained from nature, i.e., from plants and animals, are called natural fibres, and those made by humans by chemical methods are known as synthetic fibres. Following are the fibres divided as natural or synthetic:
Natural | Synthetic |
Wool Cotton Silk Jute |
Nylon Polyester
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