Natural Fibers

Give another name for animal fibers.

Plant fibers are also referred to as ___________________ fibers.

Identify the characteristics of plant fibers

• Absorbent

• strong

• wrinkles resistant

• mildews

State two advantages and two disadvantages of cotton fibers.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of wool?

• flammable

• absorbent

• dirt resistant

• warm

Which plant fiber is stronger?

• cotton

• linen

Which natural fibers has is been in existence for over 10000 years?

• Cotton

• Linen

• Wool

• Silk

Name the plant source that silkworm feed on to produce silk.

• Mulberry leaves

• Cranberry leaves

• flax tree

• Bamboo

Which natural fiber is the most expensive?

• cotton

• linen

• wool

• silk

State which characteristics are true of silk

• Stronger when wet

• wrinkles easily

• Luxurious

• Dries quickly