Question

Sam went to a shop to buy a saree for his mother's upcoming birthday. The shopkeeper showed him a saree which looked exactly like silk but said that it was artificial silk. Sam failed to understand the meaning of artificial silk. So please help sam by telling him what is artificial silk and why is it famous?

• A. Nylon, it is cheaper than silk and can be woven like silk.
• B. Rayon, it is cheaper than silk and can be woven like silk.
• C. Acrylic, because it is cheaper and more durable.
• D. Polyester, because it is cheaper and gives the look of an original silk.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Rayon, it is cheaper than silk and can be woven like silk.

Rayon has properties similar to that of silk, it is cheaper as it is made by the chemical treatment of wood pulp. So if we make a saree out of rayon then it will give the rich look of silk but will be cost effective. Hence rayon is known as artificial silk and is highly used.