Synthetic Fibres and Plastics Notes

• The class of materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces similar to lengths of thread are fibers.
• Fibers may be obtained from plants and animals or may be made by human beings.
• Based on their origin fibres are of two types:

1. Synthetic Fibres

2. Natural Fibres

Synthetic Fibres:

• Man made fibres is called synthetic fibres. It is made up of synthetic polymer or processed natural polymer.

Advantages of synthetic fibres:

• Fabrics made up of synthetic fibres dry up quickly, are durable, and easy to maintain.
• Synthetic fabrics are readily available and can handle heavy loads without breaking.
• Most fabrics have good elasticity
• Most fabrics of synthetic fibres do not wrinkle easily

Disadvantages of Synthetic Fibres: