Silk

Silk (n., adj.)

A strong and smooth natural fiber from the cocoons of the mulberry silkworm mainly from China and Southern Asia.

Silk is a lightweight material that has many applications such as shirts, neckties, robes, pajamas, bedding and rugs.

The fibers allow for efficient airflow and superior comfort in warm climates. Genuine silk is quite expensive in relation to other fibers yet silk has been popular for centuries.

 

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