Silk Fabric is a natural material obtained from protein fiber, which is produced by some insect larvae. This is a rather laborious and delicate process, which explains the high cost of this fabric.
Advantages of silk fabric:
- High density, wear resistance and stability;
- Smoothness, soft shine and bright overflows;
- Bactericidal and hypoallergenic;
- Perfectly passes and absorbs water;
- Stretches well;
- Well dyed.
Disadvantages of silk fabric:
- Has an average shrinkage;
- Can colect static electricity.
The uses of silk are practically endless: it is used for interior decoration, home textiles, needlework and even medicine. And clothes made from silk are considered to be high-end products.
