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MaxineManufactured fibers are produced by modifying natural materials like cellulose, while synthetic fibers are made entirely from chemicals like petrochemicals. Manufactured fibers include rayon and lyocell, while synthetic fibers include polyester and nylon. Both types of fibers are widely used in the textile industry.
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What is the difference between synthetic and natural fiber?
Natural fibres have been found or have been raised, though synthetic fibres have been man made. synthetic fibers have been made in a factory of some sort and natural fibers have been made by something that can be found in nature
What does synethic mean?
"Synthetic" refers to something that is artificially created or manufactured, rather than occurring naturally. It can apply to a wide range of products or substances, such as synthetic fibers in clothing or synthetic chemicals in food.
How are petrochemical connected to synthetic fibers?
Synthetic fibers are products of the petrochemical industry.
Is crude oil the raw material for synthetic fibers?
No, crude oil is not the raw material for synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers are typically made from petrochemicals derived from crude oil, but the crude oil itself is not directly used in the production of synthetic fibers. The petrochemicals extracted from crude oil are processed to create polymers, which are then spun into fibers to make synthetic materials.
Are inorganic fibers natural or synthetic. name two?
Inorganic fibers are synthetic and are man-made. Two examples of inorganic fibers are fiberglass and carbon fiber.
