There are some fibres that are prepared by man by using chemicals. These are called synthetic fibres. These are made of small units that join together to form long chains....
(a) Synthetic fibres are also called artificial or man-made fibres.
(b) Synthetic fibres are synthesized from raw materials called petrochemicals.
(c) Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a polymer.
The natural fibers are obtained from plants and animals, whereas the synthetic fibers are obtained by chemical processing of petrochemicals. Unlike natural fibers, manufacturing of synthetic fibers do not require...