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Is silk thermoplastic?

No. Wool is not a thermoplastic fiber because when exposed to heat, it does not melt and change.


What temperature does silk burn?

A pure silk can burn at about 148 degrees. However, the silk present in fabric has a lot of chemicals added to it and is prone to burn at a far lower temperature.


How does silk smell after burning?

It should smell a little like burning paper, the same with rayon. If it's polyester, it will melt. Wool will smell like burnt hair.


Why is silk silk?

Silk is Silk because it just is!


What actors and actresses appeared in Silk Silk Silk - 1983?

The cast of Silk Silk Silk - 1983 includes: Bhanuchander Raghuvaran Silk Smitha


What was the land route developed for trade between China and the Roman Empire?

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Was the silk road covered with silk?

no, the silk road was NOT covered with silk The "Silk Road" was the "road" which silk traveled from Asia to Europe.


What thread with silk material?

Silk is the thread in silk fabric.


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Name the various types of silk?

there are many types of silk such as Muga silk ,Eri silk ,Mulberry silk ,Tassar silk ,etc


What are the disadvantages of silk?

Disadvantages of silk: -expensive -shows flaws -shows stains -doesn't conduct heat well -deteriotes from sunlight/moisture -sags -will turn yellow with age


How do you tell the difference between a silk and rayon World War 2 map?

One method is to take one thread sample from the map and burn it. Rayon will melt but silk will burn. Most "silk" maps made in WW2 were actually rayon. A few of the early maps were silk and these were usually crude maps and not in color. In 1943 the British also began using viscose rayon and cuprammonuium, a form of rayon commonly known asBemberg silk or copper rayon. The following site identifies most of the escape maps used by the Americans and many of those used by the British. http://www.escape-maps.com/