Silk
:For other uses of the word, see Silk (disambiguation).
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Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. It is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm larva, in the process known as sericulture, which kills the larvae. The shimmering appearance for which it is prized comes from the fibres' triangular prism-like structure, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles.
Related Topics:
Fiber - Woven - Textile - Cocoon - Silkworm - Larva - Sericulture
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Early history |
| ► | Silk trade |
| ► | Secret |
| ► | Wild Silks |
| ► | Europe |
| ► | America |
| ► | World War |
| ► | Islam |
| ► | Animal rights |
| ► | Other uses |
| ► | See also |
| ► | References |
| ► | External links |
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