Question

Give 5 examples of natural and artificial fibres.

Answer 1

Natural fibre: Fibres obtained from natural sources like plants and animals are called natural fibres.

Examples: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Jute and Hemp.

Artificial fibre: Fibres which are manufactured in laboratories and are not directly obtained from any living source are called artificial fibres.

Examples: Rayon, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic and Aramid.