Manufacturing Industries
Distinguish between Natural Fibre and Synthetic Fibre.
Natural Fibre |
Synthetic Fibre |
1. Natural fibres are derived from plants and animals such as cotton, jute, wool etc. |
1. Synthetic fibres are produced artificially by chemical process. |
2. These known as animal fibres and vegetalive fibres. |
2. These are known as man-made fibres. |
3. Cotton fibre and jute fiber are obtained through agriculture. |
3. Synthetic fibres include rayon, nylon, terylene and decrons are obtained through chemical process from coal, wood and petroleum. |
4. Natural fibres are light and cheap. |
4. Synthetic fibres need complex system and are costly. |
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