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Mostly for clothing. Silk was used for its strength and fineness of its fiber, but gradually synthetics were able to replace silk. Nylon was probably the major factor in silk's decline. Stockings, parachutes, various rigging were all originally silk, but nylon is more reliable, because it's not affected by water, mildew or rot.
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Which fabric was invented by Joseph Swan in 1833?
Joseph Swan was inspired by Edison's incandescent light bulb to extrude filaments of artificial silk. This artificial silk was woven into fabric, which today is called rayon.
What did Eli Whitney invent that is still in use today?
Buttons and zippers
What were socks made out of before elastic was invented?
The same things they are still made of (socks rarely use elastic in their construction). Wool and cotton are the major textiles used, and silk was sometimes used by the rich.
How many mints in the US?
In the history of the US there have been 8 mints. Today there are 4 in use.
What do you call someone who wants to abolish slavery?
Abolitionist. Tho today people would use anti-slavery.
How is silk used in china today?
In China they use silk for clothes and most of what they wear.
What is silk used for in today society?
for dresses
How is the silk road like the roads today?
its NOT
How has silk changed in society today?
Silk has not changed. Society's access to its products has increased, however.
Is silk used today?
Yes it. Silk is used for rather expensive, fine quality clothing. It is very hard to duplicate the feel of silk.
What do Chinese people use with silk?
they would use silk in robes,tunics, and more
What country did silkworms go on the silk road?
China developed silk from silkworms, and this process is still used today.
What is reeling the silk?
The process of taking out threads from the cocoon for use as silk is called reeling the silk.
What did they use to make parachutes out of up until World War 2 and what are they made out of now?
Silk, up until the war. Japan controlled all the silk-making areas, so silk was unobtainable, for either parachutes or ladies hosiery. Both are made of the synthetic nylon today.
What type of steamers are safe to use on silk clothing?
There is not one specific steamer that is safe to use on silk clothing, it is how you use the steamer you have. When steaming silk, it is best to steam from the underside.
What impact does silk have on the world today?
Silk farmers -- businesses involved in the care, feeding and tending of domesticated silk worms which produce the commercial silk fibre -- are responsible for their environmental impact.
What is the condition of santhal silk growers today?
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