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What are the three main sources of natural fibres?
What are the three main sources of natural fibres?
Plants, Animals, Mineral sources
What is the primary method used for processing natural fibres?
What is the primary method used for processing natural fibres?
Mechanical means
Which type of fibres are usually harvested from the seed hair, plant stems, or leaves?
Which type of fibres are usually harvested from the seed hair, plant stems, or leaves?
Cellulose Fibres
What are individual, short, discrete lengths of natural fibres called?
What are individual, short, discrete lengths of natural fibres called?
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Why is the length of staple fibres an important consideration during fibre processing?
Why is the length of staple fibres an important consideration during fibre processing?
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Name two animals that are sources of natural fibres.
Name two animals that are sources of natural fibres.
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What type of fibre is Kapok?
What type of fibre is Kapok?
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Which plant is the source of Manila fibre?
Which plant is the source of Manila fibre?
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Name a natural fibre that comes from a plant stem.
Name a natural fibre that comes from a plant stem.
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What is the main component of silk fibre?
What is the main component of silk fibre?
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