Characteristics of fibres

1. Synthetic fibres

2. Natural fibres

2.1. from plants

2.1.1. cotton

2.1.1.1. cool to wear

2.1.1.2. creases easily

2.1.1.3. easy to wash

2.1.1.4. easy to iron

2.1.1.5. durable

2.1.1.6. good drape

2.1.1.7. absorbent

2.1.2. linen

2.1.2.1. cool to wear

2.1.2.2. absorbent

2.1.2.3. durable

2.1.2.4. creases easily

2.1.2.5. stiff

2.1.2.6. washable

2.2. from animals

2.2.1. wool

2.2.1.1. warm

2.2.1.2. absorbent

2.2.1.3. slow to dry

2.2.1.4. soft

2.2.1.5. course

2.2.1.6. shrinks

2.2.1.7. creases drop out

2.2.1.8. short life

2.2.2. silk

2.2.2.1. warm

2.2.2.2. absorbent

2.2.2.3. soft

2.2.2.4. good shine

2.2.2.5. creases drop out

2.2.2.6. dry clean