What are synthetic fibres? Give two examples.

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Synthetic fibres are man-made fibres that are prepared from chemical substances by the textile industry. Synthetic fibres are much stronger than natural fibres.
Examples of synthetic fibres are nylon and polyester.
Nylon and polyester are made from chemicals obtained from petroleum (crude oil).

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