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Theory:
In our daily life, the material we use like mattresses, quilts, or pillows, jeans, etc., made by filling the plant fibres. In this lesson, we will look at a variety of plant fibres and the use.
Plant fibres: their sources and uses
Plant fibres | Sources | Uses |
Cotton | The cotton plant is a shrub, grows mostly in the fields black soil and a warm climate. |
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Jute | Jute fibre obtained from the stem of the jute plant. It grows well in the high rainfall regions. |
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Hemp | Hemp fibres are collected from the stem of the hemp plants. | Hemp fibres are used in the production of carpets, nets, ropes, cloths, and paper. |
Silk | Silk is an animal protein fibre produced by certain insects to build their cocoons and webs. | The fibres of silk are used for clothing such as shirts, suits, ties, blouses, lingerie, pyjamas, jackets. |
Flax | Flax fibres are collected from the stem of the flax plants. | Flax fibres are used widely as a raw material in the production of high-quality paper. |
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