Across
- 1. A natural fibre sourced from a caterpillar
- 3. This clothing item is made of cotton and often includes elastane for added stretch
- 5. A natural fibre sourced from animals
- 7. Yarns are used to create this
- 9. This is a regenerated fibre made from wood pulp and chemicals, also known as viscose
- 10. A plant from which a white fluffy lint is obtained
- 12. Acrylic, polyester and nylon are these type of manmade fibres
- 13. Bamboo is not classified as a tree, instead, it is this
- 15. This synthetic fibre is made from petrochemicals and was used to manufacture the first pair of stockings
- 17. This is done to multiple fibres to create a yarn
- 18. This classification of natural fibres are cellulose based
- 20. This material is not a textile because it isn't made from fibres
Down
- 2. Silk is known for its high _______ or shine
- 4. A synthetic fibre which is a cheaper substitute for wool in the manufacture of jumpers and carpets
- 6. This natural plant fibre was used in ancient times
- 7. A tiny hair-like structure
- 8. A synthetic fibre commonly blended with cotton to produce shirts and sheets
- 11. This caterpillar produces a long continuous fibre
- 12. This textile knitted accessory item is made from fibres that are strong, absorb moisture and body odours
- 14. A group of fibres that are made from recycled natural products and chemicals
- 16. This classification of natural fibres are protein based like human hair
- 19. This animal is a source of wool fibres