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Outline:
Properties:
• Effect of Sunlight
•Structure and Appearance
• Chemical Properties
•Strength • Effect of Acids
•Elongation • Effect of Alkalis
•Elastic Properties • Effect of Organic Solvents
It is the breaking strength of the fibers and most commonly known as Tenacity.
Cotton = 1.54
Flax = 1.54
Wool = 1.32
Effect of Moisture
Micro-organisms decomposes
the cellulose of fiber which
degrades the fiber by reducing
its strength and discoloration.
Electrical Properties