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Why is rayon called semisynthetic fibers?
because it is a artificial silk
How is artificial silk different from natural silk?
Natural silk is made from the cocoons of silkworms; artificial silk is basically plastic.
What is fake silk called?
it is because it is made by human begins (us) and not obtained naturally therfore known as artificial silk It is also called rayon
What is the difference between artificial silk and pure silk?
pure silk comes from silk fibers artificial silk comes from fibers that soft and "feel silky".
What is another word for artificial silk?
faux silk
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 are the differences between natural silk and artificial silk?
Natural silk comes from silk worms while artificial silk is made of cotton. Natural silk has a beautiful sheen to it. Go to the links and see this beautiful silk fabric.
What artificial textile fiber made from cellulose was called wood silk until 1924?
Rayon
Why is artificial synthetic silk cheaper than pure silk?
Artificial silk is produced in mills and with synthetic fibres. Original silk is produced by the silk worms and it requires a lot of skill, labour and time. SO naturally the original silk is expensive than the artificial.
Is nylon a artificial silk?
Yes
What is the difference between artificial silk and natural silk?
Natural silk: a product from the larvae of the insect Bombyx mori. The chemical structure of the fiber is proteinic. Artificial silk: man made fibers from cellulose and derivatives, polyesters, etc.
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.
