Question

Which is not a property of synthetic fibres?

• A. They catch fire easily.
• B. They are long lasting.
• C. They get wrinkled very fast.
• D. They are easy to wash.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

They get wrinkled very fast.

Explanation for the correct option:

Fibres: Fibres are long, thin and flexible thread-like structures that are spun into yarns and then used as fabrics. Fibres can be natural or synthetic.

Synthetic fibres: Synthetic fibres are man-made fibres.

• Examples: Nylon, Terylene etc.

Characteristics of synthetic fibres are:

• Durable i.e.; long lasting.
• Wrinkle resistant i.e.; they do not develop wrinkles easily.
• Dry faster than natural fibres
• Easy to handle.
• Catch fire quickly

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Options (a), (b) and (d) i.e.; they catch fire easily, they are long lasting and they are easy to wash are the properties of synthetic fibres.

Hence, option (c) is correct.