Characteristics of Silk Fabric

· Silk is very smooth and luxurious.

· Wild silks are an exception. They are dull with coarse hand and texture.

· It is comfortable and has a very good absorbent quality.

· It is the strongest natural fabric.

· It is not a good resistant to abrasion.

· Impurities in the air and direct sunlight fades the color of a silk fabric.

· Perspiration and sunlight weakens the silk fabrics.

· Cloth made of silk water-spots easily. Hence it is recommended that silk garments should be dry-cleaned.

· Silk fabric do not resist wrinkle.

· Silk fabric is also used in computerized clothing to conduct electricity.

Uses of Silk Fabric

Apparel/Garments - The soft, luster and supple feel of silk has made it widely used as apparels. The absorbent quality is an added advantage in silk cloth which keeps the body comfortable in all types of weather. All types of garments like shirts, skirts, blouses, suits, gown, etc. are made of silk. Silk made garments are of formal use.

Home Furnishing - Silk fabric is used in different products of home furnishing which gives the room a luxurious look like sheets, pillowcases, and throws. Since silk is not a good resistant to abrasion, it should be taken extra care.

Medical Textiles - A medicated silk fabrics has been developed which keeps the body part un-affected from cuts, burns, and bedsores. These medicated silk textiles are also antibacterial.

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