The clothes are made from the fabrics.
Later fabrics are formed from fibres which are obtained from artificial and natural sources.
Natural fibres are obtained from the natural resources.
Examples – wool, silk, cotton, etc.
Examples – nylon, acrylic, rayon, etc.
When small units of chemicals join together in a large chain then synthetic fibres are formed.
The chain formed is called as polymer. Polymer is a Greek word where ‘poly’ means many and the word ‘mer’ means units.
When the wood pulp is treated chemically then rayon is obtained.
Bed sheets are made with the mix of rayon and cotton.
It is used for making bristle of the toothbrush.
Also used in making ropes, socks, clothes, curtains, sleeping bags, etc.
When units are repeated chemically then polyester is formed.
It is used to make the insulating material in pillow, ropes, etc.
It is also named as synthetic wool or artificial wool.
It is used to make blanket, sweaters, etc.
They are considered to be stronger and reliable.
They are easy to wash and maintain.
Also easy to carry and readily available.
Plastic is also a polymer.
It is used to make suitcase, toys, cabinets, brush, bags, tables, chairs, etc.
One of the most known and famous examples of plastic is polyethylene which is used in the formation of carry bags.
These plastics which easily get bent or deform with heat.
It is used to make containers, bottles, toys, etc.
Once mould cannot be reframed by heating.
These are used to make an electric switch, floor tiles, hardboard, etc.
Plastic is strong, light and durable.
Plastic is a poor conductor.
A plastic called Teflon is used in making Nonstick coat on the cookware.
Melamine plastic is used in the uniforms of firemen which make them flame resistant.
In the making of microwave ovens, special plastic cookware is used for cooking food.
It is also used in the healthcare industry for packaging of threads, tablets, syringes, etc.