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Which of the following groups contain only synthetic fibres?
Which of the following groups contain only synthetic fibres?
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The correct option is A Polyester, nylon, acrylic
Fibres made from chemical substances, which are not obtained from plant or animal sources. These are called synthetic fibres. Some examples of synthetic fibres are polyester, nylon and acrylic.
The fibres of some fabrics such as cotton, jute, silk and wool are obtained from plants and animals. These are called natural fibres.
∙ Wool is an animal fibre obtained from the hair of animals like yak, camel, sheep, etc.
∙ Silk is obtained from the cocoon of silkworm.
∙ Jute fibre is obtained from the stem of jute plant.
Fibres made from chemical substances, which are not obtained from plant or animal sources. These are called synthetic fibres. Some examples of synthetic fibres are polyester, nylon and acrylic.
The fibres of some fabrics such as cotton, jute, silk and wool are obtained from plants and animals. These are called natural fibres.
∙ Wool is an animal fibre obtained from the hair of animals like yak, camel, sheep, etc.
∙ Silk is obtained from the cocoon of silkworm.
∙ Jute fibre is obtained from the stem of jute plant.
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