Question

Give examples of how silk and wool are used?

Answer 1

Silk:

1. Silk is a natural protein fibre that may be woven into a variety of textiles.
2. Silk is a protein fibre comprised mostly of fibroin, which is produced by insect larvae in order to make cocoons.
3. The most well-known silk is produced in captivity from the cocoons of mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori larvae.
4. Mulberry silk is used to make dupioni, plain silk, deluxe, satin, chiffon, chinos, crepe, and brocades, among other fabrics.
5. Raw silk is used for shirts, suits, ties, blouses, lingerie, pyjamas, and jackets, and mulberry silk is used to make dupionis, plain silk, deluxe, satin, chiffon, chinos, crepe, and brocades, among other fabrics.

Wool:

1. Wool is a textile fabric derived from sheep and other animals, including cashmere and mohair from goats, qiviut from muskoxen, bison skin and fur clothing from bison, angora from rabbits, and other forms of wool from camelids.
2. Wool has long been used to keep people safe and warm, but it also provides a variety of other benefits.
3. Wool is used to make blankets, boots, saddle cloths, horse rugs, and seat covers, among other things.