Fibre science basics: choose the incorrect statement among the following.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Dacron, acrylic, viscose rayon, and cellulose acetate fibres are all prepared by wet spinning.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Fibre terminology covers fineness units, crimp, spinning methods, and moisture regain. This question tests familiarity with definitions and common manufacturing routes for important synthetic and regenerated fibres.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Dacron (PET) is typically melt-spun.
  • Acrylics can be dry- or wet-spun depending on solvent systems.
  • Viscose rayon is wet-spun via coagulation in a bath.
  • Cellulose acetate is often dry-spun.



Concept / Approach:
The incorrect statement is the one claiming all listed fibres are wet-spun. In fact, PET is a melt-spun polyester; cellulose acetate commonly uses dry spinning; acrylics may use dry or wet depending on the process. Only viscose rayon is consistently wet-spun among those listed. Denier and tex definitions are standard, and nylon's moisture absorption exceeds that of low-moisture-regain polyester.



Step-by-Step Solution:
Confirm denier/tex definitions → correct.Confirm crimp description → correct.Evaluate spinning methods: statement grouping all as wet-spun → incorrect.Check moisture: nylon > polyester → statement correct.



Verification / Alternative check:
Process charts show PET melt spinning, cellulose acetate dry spinning, viscose wet spinning; acrylics vary.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They are correct statements; only the spinning-route claim is broadly incorrect.



Common Pitfalls:
Assuming all solution-spun fibres are wet-spun; overlooking dry spinning of acetates and some acrylics, and melt spinning of PET.



Final Answer:
Dacron, acrylic, viscose rayon, and cellulose acetate fibres are all prepared by wet spinning.

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