Fiber Project
By: Brianna Burns
Cotton
Natural Fiber
Disadvantage Prone to skrinking and stretching
Uses t-shirts
Flax/Linen
Natural Fiber
Disadvantage expensive
Uses Bed linen
Wool
Natural Fiber
Disadvantage can be uncomfortable
Uses carpets
Silk
Natural Fiber
Disadvantage expensive , hard to preserve
Uses Wedding dresses
Acetate
Manufactured Fiber
Disadvantage dyes can fade
Uses Blouses
Rayon
Natural Fiber
Disadvantage wrinkles easily, prone to shrinking
Uses Sportswear
Lyocell
Natural Fiber
Disadvantage expensive
Uses Slacks
Nylon
Manufactured Fiber
Disadvantage lacks stability
Uses Raincoats
Olefin
Manufactured Fiber
Disadvantage compresses easily
Uses underwear
Polyester
Manufactured Fiber
Disadvantage doesn't absorb dyes
Uses t-shirts
Spandex
Manufactured Fiber
Disadvantage sticks to your body, sensitive to heat
Uses Bra cups