null
US
Sign In
Sign Up for Free
Sign Up
We have detected that Javascript is not enabled in your browser. The dynamic nature of our site means that Javascript must be enabled to function properly. Please read our
terms and conditions
for more information.
Next up
Copy and Edit
You need to log in to complete this action!
Register for Free
2196369
Natural Fibres
Description
An explanation of Natural fibres
No tags specified
textiles
unit1
revision
misslees
textiles
fibres & fabrics
gcse
Mind Map by
Nicola Lees
, updated more than 1 year ago
More
Less
Created by
Nicola Lees
over 9 years ago
211
1
0
Resource summary
Natural Fibres
Are all short fibres except silk which is much longer and known as a filament fibre.
Staple fibres are a few centimeters long
Filament fibres can be up to 1KM long
They come from natural sources: plant or animals
Plants = cellulose based
Cotton Plant
Cotton
Flax Plant
Linen
Animal = protein based
Sheep
Wool
Silk Worm
Silk
After they have been collected (harvested) they are cleaned & straightened before being spun into yarn
These fibres come from renewable sources
Fibres are biodegradable and often recylable
Sustainable
These fibres are absorbant & strong
Media attachments
f876d30e-c8f7-42dd-8f53-b57889a984b5 (image/jpg)
497f1c88-ffea-4f96-8132-3d97b076f4b4 (image/jpg)
402d6ecf-a0ef-418a-bff1-efdf56773a28 (image/jpg)
3f0d3ea1-be3e-4275-8ac2-e780fa401b33 (image/png)
0259218d-1675-4bd0-85c5-4537dc3ef1ef (image/png)
Show full summary
Hide full summary
Want to create your own
Mind Maps
for
free
with GoConqr?
Learn more
.
Similar
GCSE Textiles - Design
Nicola Lees
Improve your Revision with Online Flashcards
daniel.praecox
Textiles - Fibres & Fabrics
Nicola Lees
New Fibres & Fabrics
Nicola Lees
Smart Fabrics
Nicola Lees
Microfibres
Nicola Lees
SCLY1 - Families and Households theorists - Topic 1 Couples quiz (AQA AS sociology)
Tahlie
GCSE Textiles - Materials
Nicola Lees
GCSE Textiles - Type of fastenings used in garments
Nicola Lees
Regenerated Fibres
Nicola Lees
Biomimetics
Nicola Lees
Browse Library