Question

Polycot is a mixture of:
a.) Cotton and nylon
b.) Polyester and nylon
c.) Polyester and cotton
d.) Wool and polyester

Answer 1

Hint: In order to solve the given problem, first we will study about the difference between the fibers and fabrics. Further we will see the reason behind the mixing of fibers to form a fabric. We will then select the correct combination of fibers involved in the formation of polycot out of the given options and also the reason behind its name.

Complete step by step answer:
First let us understand the definition of fibers and fabrics.
It is usually possible to describe fibers as thread-like materials that are small, long, and flexible threads. Plants and poultry are the two primary producers of fiber. The fibers collected are spun into yarns, and woven into the finest fabrics. On average, for various types of cloth, a single long fiber may yield wool.
The final product of a method called weaving, which uses fiber as the element, is fabric. The material or ingredient that goes into fabric making is fiber. Cotton fiber is then used to manufacture cotton fabric. Weaving or weaving may be the method of turning a fiber into a fabric.
So we can understand that one or different fibers are mixed together to form fabrics to enhance its features and durability as well.
Polycot is also a fabric which is made up from fibers of cotton and polyester. Due to the combination of word “poly” from polyester and word “cot” from cotton we have the name polycot.
They are combined into one cloth for the gain of both cotton and polyester cloth. To prepare garments, polycot fabric is used. These clothes are affordable and comfortable. It was also used for the development of traffic jackets.
Hence, Polycot is a mixture of polyester and cotton.
So, the correct answer is “Option C”.

Note: In order to solve such types of problems students must know the basic difference between the fiber and fabric. Most of the time the name of fabric is given based on the names of combining fibers but it is not always true. Students must remember the combining fibers of some common fabrics and also their uses.