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List the advantages of synthetic fibres.
State two advantages of synthetic fibres.
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Short Answer
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Solution
- They do not wrinkle easily and they keep their colour and brightness for a much longer time than natural fibres such as cotton.
- Using synthetic fibres such as nylon, they are stronger than many natural fibres such as silk or wool.
- These fibres are strong and elastic, which gives them the properties to bounce.
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Chapter 18: Industries - EXAMINATION CORNER [Page 464]
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