Silk is a naturally occurring fiber, composed primarily of an insoluble protein called fibroin. It is most commonly extracted from silkworms, the larvae of Bombyx Mori, a domesticated species of moth.
Silk is arguably responsible for opening up the first worldwide marketplace and connecting the Eastern and Western worlds.
Silk is generally used in clothing manufacturer, but it has several industrial uses, such as parachutes, bicycle tires, and bed covers.
Silk is arguably responsible for opening up the first worldwide marketplace and connecting the Eastern and Western worlds.
Silk is generally used in clothing manufacturer, but it has several industrial uses, such as parachutes, bicycle tires, and bed covers.
Properties | Value |
Tensile Strength (MPa) | 1750 |
Elongation at Break | 36 |
Specific Gravity | 1.17 |

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