Lenço de seda

A seda é uma fibra proteica usada na indústria têxtil. Obtém-se a partir dos casulos do bicho-da-seda por um processo designado de sericicultura. A seda tem uma aparência cintilante, devido à estrutura triangular da fibra, parecida com um prisma, que refrata a luz. Devido a sua leveza, brilho e maciez, os tecidos de seda são usados principalmente em camisas, gravatas, vestidos formais, blusas, alta costura, pijamas, robes e kimonos

Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons made by the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori.
Silk's absorbency makes it comfortable to wear in warm weather and while active. Its low conductivity keeps warm air close to the skin during cold weather. It is often used for clothing such as shirts, ties, blouses, formal dresses, high fashion clothes, negligees, pyjamas, robes, skirtsuits, sun dresses and kimonos.