Silk

Silk description

Mulberry silk is the bulk of silk produced around the world, especially in China, Japan and Korea. The name refers to the variety of silkworm which feeds entirely on mulberry bushes. They are domesticated and reared indoors which requires extra care to maintain its smooth texture. Another variety of silk is produced from various spider species including Nephila madagascariensis. Spider silk is the most difficult to produce as spiders do not produce as much silk and cannot be bred like silkworms. That makes this variety very expensive, reducing its common uses. It is one of the most durable types of silk and is used in the production of bulletproof vests and wear-resistant clothes. Another commercially known type of silk is Tasar silk. It is produced from wild caterpillars, called Tasar silkworms. Due to its strong properties, this variety is mainly used in furnishing and it is mostly available in its natural color of copper since it is very tough to dye.