Textile Fibers Crossword Puzzle
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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
