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Silk is spun for the cocoon of the silkworm, an insect, before it can turn into a moth. It's vaguely similar to spider web. The silkworm is fed on mulberry leaves.
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Is silk a plant or animal fibre?
insect
Is satin is from animal or plant?
Silk comes from animals.
Where does cotton come from where does linen come from where does silk come from where does wool come from?
Linen is made from the fibres of the flax plant. Wool is from the fleece of an animal such as the sheep or alpaca. Silk is a thread unwound from a cocoon of a silkworm. Cotton is a thread made from the cotton plant.
Does silk come from a plant or a worm?
There isn't technically a silk plant. Silk worms make silk. They spin a cocoon and silk comes from the fibers in the cocoon. Linen is made from the fibers of the flax plant.
Is a silk tie made up of animals or plants?
Silk is an animal product.
What is natural fiber?
A natural fibers carpet is one made from silk,cotton,linen,furs,bamboo, ect.
What is made out of silk?
Many types of fancy clothing are made of silk. There are also silk bed sheets available, and some furniture uses silk as a covering. You can also get purses or other accessories made from silk.
What is the difference between silk and cotton?
Silk is not made from cotton. Silk is produced from silkworms and is a protein fibre (coming from animal but in this case, insect).Cotton and silk have different textures. Silk is smooth and cold to the touch where as cotton is more rough. Also, silk has more of a lustre compared to cotton.
What are the best conditions to keep a silk plant in doors?
A silk plant is another general term for an artificial plant made from silk. This type of plant is for decoration and does not require any type of lighting or water. Since the plant is not actually alive, it can "thrive" in any conditions.
How are your clothes made?
clothes are made by cotton animal fur silk and denim
Is hemp the world's strongest fiber?
No. Carbon nanotubes are the strongest man-made fiber, spider silk is the strongest animal-made fiber, and linen (from flax) is the strongest natural plant fiber.
What are blouses made from?
blouses are made up silk plant and sheep wool and they also can be just plain silk witch are the expensive ones.
