Practice question · Select all that apply
Which of these are true of linen compared with cotton duck?
Hints
- Three are properties of the fibre or of how it is sold; one is about price.
- Flax is the more expensive crop to prepare.
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- A. Linen changes dimension less with humidity than cotton does
- B. Weight classes such as "medium" are a supplier's classification rather than a standard
- C. Linen has longer fibres and higher tensile strength
Why
The third is the practical one. Two rolls both labelled medium weight can differ substantially, so the only comparison worth making is the weight per square metre and the thread count printed on the roll, the words on the label carry no guarantee at all.
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