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    Silk has a smooth, soft texture that is not slippery, unlike many synthetic fibers. Silk is one of the strongest natural fibers, but it loses up to 20% of its strength when wet. It has a good moisture regain of 11%. Its elasticity is moderate to poor: if elongated even a small amount, it remains stretched.

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  3. Jul 20, 1998 · Still, silk has remained an important luxury material and remains an important product of China, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. This article was most recently revised and updated by Melissa Petruzzello. Silk, animal fibre produced by silkworms and used to make fine fabrics.

  4. Oct 7, 2023 · Silk fabric is highly breathable, allowing air to circulate and keeping you cool in hot weather. Moisture-wicking: Silk has the ability to absorb and release moisture, keeping you dry and comfortable. Insulation: Silk fabric acts as a natural insulator, keeping you warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather. Hypoallergenic

  5. Silk is a luxurious and highly prized fabric, known for its soft texture and lustrous appearance. It has been prized for centuries and is associated with elegance and sophistication. In this article we will discuss what silk is, how it is made and why it is so highly prized.

  6. Silk is a delicately woven product made from the protein fibers of the silkworm cocoon. Silk production is a lengthy process that requires close monitoring. The Silk Moth Life Cycle. Silk moths lay around 500 eggs during their lifespan of four to six days.

  7. Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk, a Chinese silk painting sucby Emperor Huizong of Song, early 12th century. The production of silk originated in Neolithic China within the Yangshao culture (4th millennium BC).

  8. Oct 31, 2021 · Author Victoria Finlay traces the fascinating origins of China’s silk industry, from moth larvae to an ancient emperor’s new clothes, in this edited excerpt from her latest book.

  9. According to a legend mentioned in Confucius’ ‘Odes’, roughly 2700 years BC, Princess Si-Ling-Chi, the wife of Emperor Huang-Ti discovered the secret of silk by picking up a cocoon that had fallen from a tree into her hot tea. The Chinese then figured out the important stages in the silk making process.

  10. Jul 28, 2017 · Silk is a fabric first produced in Neolithic China from the filaments of the cocoon of the silk worm. It became a staple source of income for small farmers and, as weaving techniques improved, the reputation...

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