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Silk (Properties characteristics (one of the strongest natural fibers (but…
Silk
Properties characteristics
elasticity is moderate to poor
Silk is a poor conductor of electricity
susceptible to static cling
comfortable to wear in cool weather
one of the strongest natural fibers
but it loses up to 20% of its strength when wet
stronger than cotton
resistant to mineral acids
but dissolved in sulphuric acid
smooth, soft texture
natural sheen
high absorption level
easily accepts dye
isothermal
cool in summer, warm in winter
insulate
Use
Apparel
industrial and commercial uses
bicycle tires
parachutes
artillery gunpowder bags
furnishing applications
Blend with
hemp
cotton
linen
Environmental concerns
animal rights of silkworms
foodchain
Classified as
natural fibres
animal- protein
is
a filament fibre
