Common Items Made of Silk

Why is silk such a popular fabric? The answer is simple. Silk is widely considered to be another word for elegance, and silk garments are prized for their versatility, wearability and comfort. Silk is the strongest natural fiber. A steel filament of the same diameter as silk will break before a filament of silk. Silk absorbs moisture, which makes it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Because of its high absorbency, it is easily dyed in many deep colors. Silk retains its shape, drapes well, shimmers, and flows nicely over its owner’s figure.
Contemporary silk garments range from evening wear to sports wear. A silk suit can go to the office and, with a change of accessories and a blouse, transform into an elegant dinner ensemble. Silk garments can be worn for all seasons.

Still not convinced? Silk is widely considered to be:
• The most luxurious fabric
• The most comfortable fabric
• The most absorbent fabric (equal to wool)
• The best fabric for drape
• The best fabric for color
• Capable of the greatest luster
• Having the finest "hand"
• Soil resistant
• Moth & mildew resistant
• The strongest natural fabric
• Cool in summer
• Warm in winter

As a result a wide variety of items are made from silk. The choices are endless; here are a few of the more common items made from silk:

Shirts: soft, comfortable, warm in winter and cool in summer… silk shirts are an elegant and timeless choice for men and women.

Scarves: luxurious and flowing, silk scarves have been used as a fashion accessory for hundreds of years.

Sheets: the old cliché is still true; silk sheets are sensuous and romantic. They also don’t tend to bunch up or gather, making them a comfortable, breathable choice.

As well as other items like:
Undergarments
Slippers
Dresses
Stockings
Curtains
Lingerie
Gloves
Bedspreads
Coats
Coat linings
Hats
Upholstery
Man-made flowers

Chances are silk is used in items found in your home, even if you weren’t aware of it. Durable, long-lasting, and extremely versatile, silk is the fabric of choice for a number of applications.

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