Textile Industry

The main purpose of Textile industry is:

• To manufacture electronics
• To produce food products
• To build automobiles
• To produce fabrics and textiles

Which of them is not natural fiber:

• wool

• nylon

• silk

• cotton

The first man made synthetic fiber is:

• cotton
• rayon
• polyester
• nylon

Polyester fiber is a condensation polymer of:

• ethylene glycol and adipic acid
• ethylene glycol and phthalic acid
• ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid
• ethylene glycol and sebacic acid

Answer explanation

terephthalic acid is benzenedioic acid

Nylon fiber is the condensation polymer of:

• adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine
• acetic acid and ethylene glycol
• benzoic acid and phenol
• terephthalic acid and hexamethylenediamine

Answer explanation

adipic acid is hexandioic acid

Acrylic fiber is composed of monomer:

• polyester
• nylon
• acrylonitrile
• cotton

Answer explanation

Acrylic Fiber is the addition polymer of Acrylonitrile

with copolymers vinyl acetate or methyl acrylate.

Acrylic fiber is used in manufacturing of:

• paints and coatings
• electronics
• clothing, upholstery, carpets, and outdoor products
• food packaging

Swimwears, Parachutes, Ropes are made from :

• Acrylic
• Nylon
• Polyester
• Cotton

Clothings, Curtains & Bedding are usually made from:

• nylon
• polyester
• acrylic
• cotton

1. Which of the following fibers is known for its high strength and low weight?

• • Acrylic

• cotton fiber
• • Polyester

• nylon fiber