Question

What are synthetic fibers? Give two examples

Answer 1

Synthetic fibers

• Synthetic fibres are man-made fibres, most of them are prepared from raw material petroleum called petrochemicals.
• All fabrics are obtained from fibres, while fibres are obtained from artificial or man-made sources.

Examples of synthetic fibers

• Nylon 6,6, Nylon 6, rayon, and polyester are all examples of synthetic fibers.