Question

Why should one not wear synthetic clothes while cooking?

Answer 1

Cooking involves the use of fire, so synthetic clothes i.e.; clothes made from synthetic fibres can easily catch fire.

• Therefore, to ensure safety in the kitchen from catching fire, one should not wear synthetic clothes while cooking.

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