Learning Objectives
Know a range of spinning methods and name synthetic fibres produced by each one
Understand the main differences in methodology of wet, melt and dry spinning
Show a basic understanding of chemical and physical fibre modification processes

Questions
1. Compare dry, wet and melt spinning methods of synthetic fibres in terms of liquifying, drying and drawing
2. Explain the use of chemical and physical modifications of fibres with examples

Questions 3 and 4 require knowledge from topics 5.1 – 5.3
3. Give the sources of cotton, linen, wool, silk, viscose, acrylic, nylon and polyester and briefly describe the properties of each one.
4. Describe how certain properties of each of the fibres in Question 3 relate to its function.