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Silk,
the
fabric that makes its own statement. Say "silk" to someone and what do
they
visualize?
No other fabric generates quite the same reaction. For centuries silk
has had a reputation as a luzurious and sensuous fabric, one associated
with wealth and success. Silk is one of the oldest textile fibres known
to man. It has been used by the Chinese since the 27th centry BC. Silk
is mentioned by Aristotle and became a valuable commodity both in Greece
and Rome. During the Roman Empire, silk was sold for its weight in gold.
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Silk is yet another word for elegance and silk garments are prized for their
versatility, wearability and comfort. Silk, or soie in French , is the strongest
natural fiber. A steel filament of the same diameter as silk will break,
before a filament of silk. Silk absorbs moisture, which makes it cool in
the summer and warm in the winter. Because of its high absorbency, it is
easily dyed in many deeo colors. Silk retains its shape , drapes well, caresses
the figure and shimmers with a luster all its own. |
Contemporary
silk garments range from evening wear to sports wear. A silk suit can go
the office and , with a change of accessories and a blouse, transform into
an elegant dinner ensemble. Silk garments can be worn for all seasons. Silk
is also used for interior decoration and home furnishing . It is rich and
aristocrat to decorate interiours with silk fabrics.
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