4 Questions
Which natural fiber is sourced from the cotton plant's fluffy bolls?
Cotton
What material is made from flax fibers?
Linen
What characteristic did synthetic fibers bring to the textile industry?
Durability
Which synthetic fiber was among the first to be produced in the mid-20th century?
Nylon
Study Notes
Natural Fibers
- Cotton is sourced from the cotton plant's fluffy bolls.
Plant-Based Fibers
- Flax fibers are used to make linen.
Synthetic Fibers
- Synthetic fibers brought durability to the textile industry.
- One of the first synthetic fibers produced in the mid-20th century was nylon.
Explore the historical dominance of natural fibers like cotton, linen, and wool, as well as the impact of synthetic fibers like nylon, polyester, and acrylic on textile production in the mid-20th century.
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