Natural silk was discovered about 5 thousand years ago in China. And today this material not only has not lost its relevance, it is still very highly valued and is the favorite fabric of a huge number of people.
Instructions
Step 1
If you decide to go shopping for silk, take a lighter with you. Gently light a few strings of your chosen fabric and sniff at them. Natural silk will give off a burnt horn or wool smell. Lightly rub the baked lump in your fingers like an ordinary coal.
Step 2
Place a silk scarf of your choice or any other underwear on your cheek. Natural silk instantly acquires body temperature. Therefore, you should not experience any discomfort by running a cloth over the delicate skin.
Step 3
Gather the fabric in small folds, squeeze it tightly in a fist and evaluate the result in a few seconds. The fact is that linen and things made from natural silk wrinkle much less than from artificial.
Step 4
If you are still in doubt about the perfect purchase, try a chemical experiment. However, remember that this method is quite painstaking. You will need to make a mixture of 16 g of copper sulfate, 10 g of glycerin, 150 ml of water and a pinch of caustic soda. In this composition, the threads of natural silk will completely dissolve.
Step 5
Only wash purchased silk satin linen and it will become incredibly soft and delicate. In addition to satin, crepe de Chine is made from natural silk. This material gives some elasticity along and diagonally. You can also find wet silk underwear. This is the most delicate fabric with a matte shade.