Question

Explain the differences between:
(a) carding and combing
(b) natural and synthetic fibres
(c) angora wool and cashmere

Answer 1

(a)

Carding	Combing
Carding is the process by which raw cotton fibres are pulled apart and cleaned to remove all dust and impurities	Combing is the process by which the cotton fibre is cleaned and straightened into soft, untwisted strands

(b)

Natural Fibres	Synthetic Fibres
Obtained from plants and animals.	These are man-made
Examples are: cotton, jute, silk, wool	Examples are: nylon, polyester

(c)

Angora wool	Cashmere
Angora wool is obtained from the Angora rabbit.	Cashmere is a type of wool obtained from the Kashmir goat.