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| What are the strengths of cotton? |
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Definition
| Good pilling resistance, good abrasion resistance, strong, comfortable, hydrophilic, strong when wet, no static, fair drape, versatile |
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| What are the strengths of flax? |
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Definition
| Doesn't pill, comfortable (especially in hot weather), lustrous, abrasion resistance, strong, absorbent, withstands high temperatures |
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Term
| What are the strengths of silk? |
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Definition
| Fair resiliency, abrasion resistant, strong, pill resistance, durable, comfortable, excellent drape, luxurious hand, no static |
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Term
| What are the strengths of wool? |
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Definition
| Abrasion resistance, good resiliency, comfortable, wrinkle resistant, good drape and elasticity, good hand, little static, absorbent, insulative |
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Term
| What are the strengths of acetate? |
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Definition
| Excellent drape, no pilling, little static, inexpensive |
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Term
| What are the strengths of lyocell? |
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Definition
| Environmentally friendly, strong when wet, less shrinkage than rayon, soft hand, good luster and drape |
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Term
| What are the strengths of acrylic? |
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Definition
| Lightweight, good drape, resiliency and elasticity, resistant to sunlight, easier to wash than wool |
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Term
| What are the strengths of nylon? |
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Definition
| lightweight, strong, abrasion resistance, high drape, elasticity, and resilience, easy to care for |
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Term
| What are the strengths of olefin? |
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Definition
| Light weight, good abrasion resistance and strength, water and stain repellent, excellent wicking |
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Term
| What are the strengths of polyester? |
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Definition
| Good abrasion, strong, easy care, excellent resiliency, good elasticity, versatile |
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Term
| What are the strengths of spandex? |
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Definition
| Lightweight, 500% stretch (elastomeric fiber), no pill or static |
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