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How is silk produced?

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it is produced by using the liquid in a silk worms mouth.

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Silk fibers are obtained from the cocoon of silk larvae, larvae of the silk moth, which are spun from the cocoon into one, long thread.

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Is silk produced by plants?

No it is produced by silk worms


How silk produced?

it is produced by using the liquid in a silk worms mouth.


How the silk is produced?

silk worms


What effects does silk have on the environment?

The silk worms get killed after they have produced the silk


What are the five types of silk produced in India?

muga silk ,tassar silk,eri silk,mulberry silk


Where silk produced?

china


Where in India the production of silk occurs?

In India, most raw silk is produced in the southern states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Woven silk is produced in many places in India, but the most famous silk saris are produced in Banares (Varanasi) in Uttar Pradesh.


How much silk is produced in the mediterranean?

The Mediterranean is not a silk producing area.


Is silk manmade or natural?

Silk is natural. It is produced by silkworms.


What are the materials used in silk?

Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by insects. The silk from moth caterpillars is the primary one used in textile manufacturing. Silk fabric was first produced in Ancient China.


What products are produced in Italy?

silk


Why is artificial silk cheaper than pure silk?

Artificial silk is produced in mills with synthetic fibres. Original silk is produced by silk worms and it requires a lot of skill labour and time. They also have to take care of the worm, maintain its habitat and feed it.