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Polyester is a natural fibre.

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True

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The correct option is B
False

Polyester is a man-made fibre as it is prepared in laboratories from chemicals. It is used in making ropes, nets, raincoats, jackets, etc. Natural fibres are sourced from plants or animals. For example, cotton is obtained from the fruits of cotton plants.

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Q. Polyester is a natural fibre.

Q. State whether the following statements are true or false:
a) Yarn is made from fibres
b) Spinning is a process of making fibres.
c) Jute is the outer covering of coconut
d) The process of removing seed from cotton is called ginning.
e) Weaving of yarn makes a piece of fabric
f) Silk fibre is obtained from the stem of a plant.
g) Polyester is a natural fibre.

Q. Are these statements true or false? Rewrite the false ones correctly.
(a) Polymers are small molecules made by stringing together several monomers.
(b) Blended fabrics contain only synthetic fibres.
(c) Dusters made of nylon or other synthetic materials are good for use in the kitchen.
(d) Polyester fibres are obtained from petroleum products.
(e) Terylene, a synthetic fibre, can be used instead of wool.
(f) Rayon, which is obtained from cellulose, is a natural fibre.

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Classify the following fibres as natural or synthetic: nylon, wool, cotton, silk, polyester, jute

Polyester is quite suitable for making dress materials. True/False.

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