Natural Fibres

Cards (4)

  • Natural fibres - easily renewable and biodegradable, come from plants and animals
  • cotton
    • strong, soft, absorbent, easily washed and take dye well
  • wool
    • easy to dye, warm and crease resistant.
    • can easily shrink and it often mixed with other fibres to enhance its properties.
  • silk
    • soft, shiny, crease easily, difficult to wash, readily takes the dye.