Question

Which of the following is an example of a non-cellulosic fibre ?
1. Rayon 
2. Linen 
3. Jute 
4. Nylon

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Nylon

The correct answer is Nylon.

• Cellulose fibres can be used to create a wide range of fabrics, from heavy denim or corduroy to a light muslin or organza.
• Examples of cellulose fibres include Rayon, Linen, Jute, Hemp, Cotton, Ramie, and Sisal.
• Common non-cellulosic fibres include Nylon, Olefin, Acrylic, Polyester and Spandex.

 

• Rayon
  • Rayon is a regenerated cellulose fibre that is made from natural sources of cellulose, such as wood and related agricultural products.
  • A viscous solution of cellulose. A specific term for viscose rayon — rayon made using the viscose process.
• Linen
  • Linen is a textile made from the cellulose fibres of the flax plant.
  • Linen is very strong and absorbent and dries faster than cotton.
  • Because of these properties, linen is comfortable to wear in hot weather and is valued for use in garments.
• Jute
  • Jute is a long, soft, shiny bast fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads.
  • It is made from the cellulose fibres of the plant.
  • It is produced from flowering plants in the genus Corchorus, which is in the mallow family Malvaceae.
• Naylon
  • Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers composed of polyamides.
  • It is made from the non-cellulose fibres.
  • Nylon is a thermoplastic silky material that can be melt-processed into fibres, films, or shapes.
  • Nylon polymers can be mixed with a wide variety of additives to achieve many different property variations.