Learning Objectives
Know the source of a range of natural fibres
Understand the classifications of these fibres into ‘natural, regenerated and synthetic’ and into ‘natural and man made’
Understand the molecular and gross structures of wool and cotton fibres
Questions
1. How would you classify the following fibres?
Cotton
Wool
Angora
Silk
Mineral
2. Briefly describe the physical structures of cotton and wool fibres