Question

Write 5 differences between wool and silk manufacturing.

Answer 1

1. Wool is a kind of textile fiber got from sheep.
2. Silk is a textile fiber obtained by rearing silk moths.

	Wool	Silk
Origin	1. Obtained from the fur of animals.	1. Reared from cocoons of silkworms.
Fabrics	2. Flannel, challis, etc are made from wool.	2. Taffeta, chiffon, and crepe de chine are made from silk.
Lustre	3. It doesn’t have a shine.	3. It has a shiny appearance.
Insulating properties	4. It has good insulation.	4. It cannot retain much warmth.
Uses	5. It is specially used for winter clothing.	5. Silk is often used in formal dresses.