The fibres are triangular prism like structure. so the silk cloth refracts the light falling on it at different angles and gives a shimmering appearance.
a natural fiber
a fine continuous protein fiber produced by various insect larvae usually for cocoons; especially : a lustrous tough elastic fiber produced by silkworms and used for textiles. 2. : thread, yarn, or fabric made from silk filaments. 3. a : a garment of silk.
The suffix "-made of silk" indicates that something is composed of or constructed from silk material, a soft and lustrous natural fiber produced by silkworms. This suffix is often used to describe products or fabrics that are made primarily of silk.
taffeta
Natural. It is the fiber made by the silkworm to surround the cocoon of the silk worm larva.
Its lustrous appearance makes it attractive
It is a natural fiber made from maggots.
cotton is a natural fiber where as silk is not
Silk, rayon and wool are all fibres.
example
Silk is the only natural fiber classified as a filament fiber. It is produced by silkworms and consists of long, continuous strands that can be woven into luxurious fabric.
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