Question

21. Out of cotton, nylon, flax, and wool which is not a natural fibre?

Answer 1

Nylon is not a natural fibre, it is a synthetic fibre.

Synthetic fibre: Fibres are made from chemical substances but not from plant and animal sources. Example: Nylon, polyester.

Natural fibre: Fibres are made from plant and animal sources. Example:

• Cotton is obtained from plant
• Flax fibre is obtained from inner bark of the stem
• Wool is obtained from Sheep, Goat, and hairs of Rabbits, Yak and Camels.

Final answer: Nylon