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