Question

If the following fabrics are soaked in same amount of water then which of them will dry first and last?

Nylon, Polyester, Silk, Wool, Cotton and Jute.

• A. First- Nylon, Last- Cotton
• B. First- Polyester, Last - Jute
• C. First- Silk, Last- Polyester
• D. First- Wool, Last- Jute

Answer 1

The correct option is B First- Polyester, Last - Jute

Natural fabrics contain tiny air pockets between the strands. These pockets can trap air or water.
On the other hand, synthetic fibres are made from chemicals. These fibres do not have tiny pockets to hold air or water.

Thus, natural fibres generally have high water absorbing capacity as compared to synthetic fibres.

Out of the given fibres jute has the maximum pockets within a strand. It is a rough fibre, so it absorbs maximum water and will dry at last.
Polyester fibres do not have tiny pockets to hold air or water. So, it takes a lot of time to absorb water and will dry first.