Matter in Our Surroundings — Science STD 9 — Question

4. Terylene can absorb sweat more than cotton.

Explanation:
Lightweight cotton is one of the most breathable fabrics and offers some airflow for drying out the dampness. Because cotton is a natural fiber, it absorbs moisture rather than repelling it (forcing the sweat to sit on your skin). Since it absorbs moisture so easily, pit stains are often a problem.
Fibres coming out from fabric Natural fibres are blended with synthetic fibres to obtain more superior and useful.
Fibres: These are called mixed fibres. Some well-known mixed fibres are tricot (terylene + cotton), berry silk (terylene + silk) and try wool (terylene + wool). Terry silk cloth Terrycot cloth.