Only Silk is Silk

But what makes Silk the 'Queen of Fibres'?

These are some of the properties of Silk:

TOUGHNESS: the strength of Silk is comparable with nylon or polyester

ELASTICITY: Silk can be stretched up to 23% before it breaks

RESILIENCE: a crushed Silk scarf rapidly regains its open form

WARMTH: worn next to the skin Silk feels very warm - indeed mountaineers and polar explorers wear Silk undergarments

CREASE RESISTANCE: Silk has considerable natural resistance to creasing

AFFINITY TO DYE: Silk can be dyed to achieve rich colourations