Cotton, wool, silk, synthetics, weaves, and care.
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- Where does cotton come from?
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Cotton plant bolls
- What animals produce wool?
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Sheep
- What produces silk fiber?
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Silkworm cocoons
- What is polyester made from?
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Petroleum
- What is nylon made from?
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Petroleum
- What is acrylic made from?
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Petroleum
- Where does linen come from?
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Flax plant stems
- How absorbent is cotton?
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Highly absorbent
- How much can untreated cotton shrink?
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About 3-5%
- What happens to cotton with repeated washing?
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It becomes softer
- Why is wool insulating?
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Air trapped within the fiber
- What makes wool water-resistant?
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Lanolin, a natural oil on the fiber
- What causes pilling in wool?
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Friction rubbing loose fibers into balls
- What causes wool to felt?
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Hot water, moisture, and agitation combined
- How should wool be stored to prevent moth damage?
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With mothballs or cedar