When we think of luxury in fashion and fabrics, one thing immediately comes to mind– silk. For most of us, it’s elegant, soft, and feels rich without any effort. This fabric has been cherished for ...

Scientists in Germany have unraveled a decisive step in nature's way of producing spider silk. With industrial partners, they are working toward biomimetic production of synthetic fibers with ...

Spider silk is a miracle material that could create super-strong fabrics — but it’s also extremely hard to make. Scientists have created a machine that can spin something almost as good, which means ...

Genuine silk's allure is being challenged by market fakes. Learn to distinguish real silk from imitations using a simple three-step home test: the Touch test for its unique feel, the Burn test for its ...