Artificial silk and natural. Their differences

In ancient times silk was considered inaccessible and expensive material. Such fabrics could afford high quality origin. Silk was valued in weight of gold, they could be paid as money. At that time, fabric production was not available to every state. His secrets were kept up to date - and that's why he was so valuable. Over time, mankind has learned to produce artificial silk.

Artificial silk (viscose) - a mixture of fibers, which is obtained artificially. For the production of such silk, natural polymers (cellulose) are used. This fabric is the first commercially manufactured chemical fiber. The main type of artificial filament is acetate.

Industrial methods of obtaining silk:

• viscose;

• Acetate;

• copper.

It is desirable to subject the artificial silk not to mechanical washing, but to wash by hand. Dry it is necessary, having spread out or having hung up on a dryer, it is desirable not to hang on the battery. Artificial silk is easily smoothed and does not require an iron.

Natural silk is a noble material. This tissue is a product of excretion Silk-stranded secret mulberry caterpillars. Caterpillars, eating mulberry leaves, secrete liquid, which turns into a strong thread. From this thread the insect weaves its cocoon. When they are collected, they put in a special solution for soaking. At the last stage the soaked cocoons are unwound and only after that the natural thread can be used for the production of silk.

Silk fabric is soft and durable. It does not cause allergies. You can distinguish artificial silk from natural by tactile sensations. Natural silk is very delicate and pleasant to the touch. If you burn several threads from the product, then by smell you can immediately understand what silk is in front of us. The fact is that artificial silk burns and has the smell of wool, while natural silk melts and smells of burnt paper.

Silk underwear is usually expensive. This is due to the use of the original cut, embroidery, decoration elements. If we are talking about bedding, then silk underwear will be the best choice for those who like a comfortable and pleasant stay. Any bed, made of silk, looks rich and elegant. As for the underwear of women, silk products have always been popular with women in demand and popularity. Silk lingerie to blush on a woman beautifully and gracefully. This fabric slips pleasantly over the body, it is soft and weightless, so putting it on yourself, you will not feel absolutely any discomfort.

Silk is produced on looms. Most of the various fabrics can be obtained from it. All of them will have different texture, strength, etc. Silk tissues differ from others with ease, good absorbency, gloss. There is this fabric, in addition to the price, another drawback. It does not tolerate the sun's rays and burns out. This refers to natural silk, and artificial, on the contrary, it is resistant to ultraviolet and practically does not burn out. Silk is very resistant to mold and fungi. Also this wonderful material can not be putrefied.