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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.

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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.


How is artificial silk different from natural silk?

Natural silk is made from the cocoons of silkworms; artificial silk is basically plastic.


What is the difference between artificial silk and pure silk?

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Why is the burning smell of synthetic silk and pure silk different?

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What is artificial silk called?

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What are the differences between art silk and cotton?

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What is another word for artificial silk?

faux silk


Why is artificial synthetic silk cheaper than pure silk?

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What is the difference between a silk worm and silk?

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Is nylon a artificial silk?

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