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What are the differences between natural silk and artificial silk?
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∙ 13y ago
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.
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How is artificial silk different from natural silk?
Natural silk is made from the cocoons of silkworms; artificial silk is basically plastic.
What are the differences between art silk and cotton?
cotton is a natural fiber where as silk is not
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.
Is wax natural or artificial?
Natural silk is a proteinic fiber (sericin and fibroin).
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".
Why is the burning smell of synthetic silk and pure silk different?
After natural burning of natural silk an ash remain and the smell is strong; the burning of artificial silk can be total.
What is artificial silk called?
No - silk is a natural fibre - produced by spiders and some insect larvae.Ammendment - Silk is a natural fiber produced by silk worms.
What is another word for artificial silk?
faux silk
What is the difference between silk wrap and acvrylic nails?
Silk wraps are pieces of artificial silk that are glued to the nails. Acrylics are powdered acrylic that is placed on the nail then cured with ultraviolet light.
What is the most common name for polyamide?
Natural proteins such as wool and silk and artificial such as nylon and aramids. Used in textiles, carpets and sportswear
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.
What are the differences between wool fiber and silk fiber?
wool is tipically thicker whereas silk has more flow. wool breathe better and does not clings. silk clings
