Why don't we harvest spider silk? Producing spider silk is a massive undertaking, and even that is an understatement. An astounding 23,000 spiders are needed to produce a single ounce of golden ...

The process of harvesting these cocoons for silk is called sericulture, and has existed for thousands of years.Essentially, farmers create an artificial environment for the moths to lay their eggs on ...

Round up of the best silk comforters including information on the health benefits of silk, how silk is harvested, and two kinds of silkworms. 8 Best Silk Comforters That Will Make You Feel Like ...

In this episode on Tekniq, we will see the meticulous process and the coordinated effort of workers to produce the silk ...

Today, these silk farmers produce over 2,200 pounds of silk per year. Lotus silk is one of the rarest fibers in the world, only extracted by a few craftspeople across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

A luxurious fiber once reserved exclusively for emperors in ancient times has been brought back to life by Korean researchers. A team led by Professor Dong Soo Hwang and Professor Jimin Choi has ...

Silk shimmers on: how Gucci’s The Art of Silk campaign with Julia Garner, Chanel’s investment in producer Mantero, and Hermes’ famous Twilly scarves show the ancient fabric’s lasting appeal ...

It is said that only a few people alive today still work with the remarkable "sea silk," which has been long prized for its enduring sheen.