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Why are synthetic fibres used for making umbrellas?

  1. They soak less water than natural fibres and dry up quickly.

  2. They are bad conductors of heat and electricit<font size="2">y.</font>

  3. They are wrinkle resistant and soak more water.

  4. They are more durable<font size="2"> </font>and soak more water.
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Umbrella is used to protect oneself from rain. It means that it should soak less water and should get dried up easily. Synthetic fibres possess the characteristic properties of soaking less water and getting dried up easily. Therefore, they are used for making umbrellas.

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