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Give two advantages and two disadvantages of man made fibres.

Give two advantages and two disadvantages of man made fibres.

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sharon
Advantages

i) Dries quickly.

ii) Can be blended with other fabric.

iii) They are thermoplastic.

iv) They are strong.

v) They can be produced cheaply for mass market.

vi) Most are crease resistant/resilient.

vii) They are mothproof.

viii) They are relatively cheap

ix) Durable /long lasting/strong.

x) Lustrous and shiny.

xi) Drape well.

xii) No formation of mildew .

Disadvantages

i) Difficult to handle in garment construction.

ii) They are not absorbent.

iii) They produce electricity therefore cling to the body and attract dirt.

iv) They are cool to wear.

v) They tend to peel easily/are not resistant to abrasion.

vi) High temperatures affect them or sensitive to heat.

sharon kalunda answered the question on April 15, 2019 at 12:51

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