Textile Fibers Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST: natural fibers : fibers from natural resources, plants and animals, silk : spun from insects, wicking : ability to pull moisture away from the body, staple fibers : short fibers, manufactured fibers : fibers created from wood pulp petroleum, natural gas, and water, absorbent : take in moisture, abrasion : a worn spot that can develop when fibers rub against something, acrylic : soft, resilient fiber. substituted for wool, shape retention : keeping its shape after wear or washing, wool : holds heat between the fibers made from animals, spandex : elastic fibers. replaced rubber in clothing, tensile strength : ability to withstand tension or pulling, rayon : first manufactured fiber, fiber : basic unit that makes fabric, luster : sheen, cotton : most widely used natural fiber in the world, nylon : 1939 first non cellulosic fiber: petroleum chemicals, excellent strength, resilient : to spring back into shape after crushing, microfibers : thin fibers recently developed, plush feel, pill : tiny balls of fiber that form on fabric, polyester : most widely used manufactured fiber. strong and high performance, flax : the cellulose fiber that creates linen