SILK

fabrics-silk-6509_225x114Protein Fiber – Created by the silk worm

Characteristics:

  • Soft
  • Luxurious
  • Drapes well
  • Thinnest of all fibers
  • Dyes well
  • Hand-washable
  • Dry-cleanable
  • Small problem with static
  • No pilling problem
  • Fair resistance to abrasion
  • Poor resistance to prolonged exposure to sunlight