Silk
Also known as: Silk, Mulberry silk
Fine, lustrous continuous filament from the cocoon of the silkworm — the epitome of luxury textiles.
Description
Silk is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm (Bombyx mori), which feeds on mulberry leaves. A single cocoon yields a reelable continuous filament of 600 to 1,500 m, reeled by unwinding the cocoons in hot water. Main producers are China and India.
Silk fibres are made of the protein fibroin and are extremely fine, lustrous, smooth yet strong. They regulate temperature, are skin-friendly and take dyes brilliantly. Classic uses: blouses, scarves, ties, dresses, bed linen, cushions. Alternatives are tussah silk (wilder look) and peace silk (worms are not killed).
- Continuous filament, finest natural lustre
- Fine and light yet strong
- Temperature-regulating
- Alternatives: tussah, peace silk
Properties
| Fibre type | Continuous filament (protein, fibroin) |
|---|---|
| Origin | China, India |
| Property | Fine, lustrous, temperature-regulating |
| Care | Mostly hand wash, iron cool |
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Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Seide Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seide
- International Sericultural Commission inserco.org https://inserco.org/
