2006-08-04 00:51:50 · 7 answers · asked by Sudeep 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Microscopically the synthetic fibers are smoother.
Cotton fibers are rough and jagged.
Since the fibers are smoother there is less surface tension so the water sheds much easier.
2006-08-04 00:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by iggwad ™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cotton absorbs the wetness, while some synthetic fabrics merely have tiny amounts of the liquid between the threads, but not actually in them.
2006-08-04 07:57:53 · answer #2 · answered by Jon T. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cotton is known to absorb moisture that is why it is more comfortable in high humidity. Synthetic fibers don't ever get really wet.
2006-08-04 09:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most certainly do as they absorb less water than cotton. Some synthetics like polyester don't absorb any water.
2006-08-04 08:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cotton and wool absorb at or near 90% of their own weight in moisture.
Synthetics absorb less that 1% of their weight in moisture.
2006-08-04 08:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because god said yea and it shall be so and the fibers dried fast.
honestly i dont know but it probably has something to do with what they are made from. for example, ploypropelyne is made from recycled plastic.
2006-08-04 07:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by bub15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
becuase they contain nylon threads
2006-08-04 07:56:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋