1 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics SUB- TOPICS Introduction Definitions Types of synthetic fibers Characteristics of Synthetic Fibres Advantages and Disadvantages of synthetic fibres Types of Plastics Characteristics of Synthetic plastics Common plastics and their uses Plastics and Environment INTRODUCTION All fabrics are made of fibre. These fibres are then used for making fabrics. These fabrics are further used for making clothes, utensils etc. Since clothes are important human need, protects our body from extreme temperature and climate changes, hence making fabrics is very important for us. Fibre can be obtained from various sources, and are classified as follows : NATURAL FIBRE Natural fibres are obtained from natural sources (animal & plants). The natural fibre used in day to day life like cotton, jute, silk, wool. Cotton – obtained from cotton plants Jute – obtained ...