Although silk and wool are natural materials they posses different properties. Why?

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Because they are from different sources they both have different properties. Silk is the fibre that is spun by the silkworm whereas wool is obtained from the protective layer of animals, mainly from sheep. Natural fibres are made of protein filaments having amino acids in them. Silk has a higher percentage as compared to wool.

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