Which of the following is natural fiber ?a)Silkb)Rayonc)Nylond)Polyes...
Natural fibres are defined as substances produced by plants and animals that can be spun into filament, thread or rope and further be woven, knitted, matted or bound. The most viable structural fibres typically derive from specifically grown textile plants and fruit trees. Natural fibers are good sweat absorbents and can be found in variety of textures.Natural fibers have advantages such as lower density, better thermal insulation, and reduced skin irritation.
Silk, animal fibre produced by certain insects and arachnids as building material for cocoons and webs, some of which can be used to make fine fabrics. In commercial use, silk is almost entirely limited to filaments from the cocoons of domesticated silkworms. the production of raw silk by means of raising caterpillars (larvae), particularly those of the domesticated silkworm is called sericulture.
Rayon was the first synthetic fabric ever created. It was developed as a less-expensive alternative to silk fabric and, appropriately, was dubbed artificial silk.
Rayon is a versatile fiber and is widely claimed to have the same comfort properties as natural fibers, although the drape and slipperiness of rayon textiles are often more like nylon. It can imitate the feel and texture of silk, wool, cotton and linen. The fibers are easily dyed in a wide range of colors.
Nylon was the first commercially successful synthetic thermoplastic polymer. Nylon is made of repeating units linked by amide links[12] similar to the peptide bonds in proteins.
Polyester is a generalised term for any fabric or textile, which is made using polyester yarns or fibres. It is a shortened name for a synthetic, man-made polymer, which, as a specific material, is most commonly referred to as a type called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It is made by mixing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid.