Question

Which of the following do not contain polyester fabric?
A.Terry Wool
B.Terrycot
C.Terylene
D.Orlon

Answer 1

Hint:Terry-cloths are usually used to make towel-like clothes with water absorbing capacity. They are the synthetic polymer that is manmade.

Complete step by step solution:
Terry cloth or Terry Wool is simply a fabric which is made from loops of fabric. They have the ability to absorb large amounts of water that is why they are mainly used in the production of the rugs and towels. They can be produced either by weaving or knitting. There are basically two types of Terry fabrics: towel terry and French Terry. They usually are made of hundred percent cotton but nowadays polyester is also used in their preparation.
Terrycot is made up from terylene or polyester and cotton. Terylene is basically an artificial or synthetic textile fibre that is made up from polyester.Hence, in all the above three polyester is used as a monomer.
Orlon is also a synthetic fibre. It is also known as acrylic fibre. It is mainly used for the production of textiles and knitting wears. It contains polyacrylonitrile polymer. The common monomers are vinyl acetate and methyl acrylate.

Thus, the correct option is D.

Note:
According to the US, a polymer is to be called acrylic if it contains at least eighty five percent of acrylonitrile polymers. Acrylic is very lightweight and soft acrylic textiles are easy to colour. They are washable and generally hypoallergenic. They are mainly used in making gloves, scarf, sweaters, and home furnishing fabrics etc. They are also used to mimic the other fabric such as cotton.