Hair and Fiber Crossword

Scale structure covering exterior of the hair
Main body of the hair shaft
Cell column running through the center of the hair
Initial growth phase during which the hair follicle actively produces hair
Transition stage between the anagen and telogen phases of hair growth
The final growth stage in which hair naturally falls out of the skin
Translucent piece of tissue surrounding the hair shaft near the root that contains the richest source of DNA associated with the hair
DNA that is present in the nucleus of a cell and that is inherited from both parents
DNA present in small structures outside the nucleus of a cell
fibers derive from animal or plant sources
fibers derived from either natural or synthetic polymers
two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds
substance composed of a large number of atoms that are usually arranged in repeating units
molecule with a high molecular mass
basic unit of structure from which a polymer is constructed
soft, warm, wool-like, quick drying, retains shape
thermal bonding, self bulking, unique cross sections
strong, soft, absorbent, good dyeablity
white, dyeable, flame resistant, low thermal conductivity
soft, abrasion and flame resistant, resists acids
exceptionally strong, supple, resists damage from oil and chemicals
strong, resistant to stretching and shrinking, crisp when wet or dry
can be stretched 500% without breaking
extremely flame resistant, will not burn or melt
highly absorbent, versatile, good drapability