alleryStart learning →A woollen sweater is washed roughly in hot water and shrinks into a stiff mat. This is due to what?
AReeling
BCrimping
CFelting
DDegumming
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Felting
Agitation, warmth and moisture make the tiny scales on wool fibres hook together, causing felting and shrinkage.
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