silk yarn

Woven cocoon strands

Silk yarn is thread spun from silk fibers, used for knitting, weaving, or embroidery.

Prized for its luster, strength, and smooth texture, silk yarn produces lightweight fabrics with a distinctive sheen: She knitted the scarf from pure silk yarn.

It takes dye exceptionally well, yielding rich, vibrant colors.

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reeling · twisting · carding · combing · natural fiber · textile fiber · dyeing · warping · lustrous · drape · smooth texture · skein · luxury goods · fabric · bridal fabric · sheen · delicate · embroidery

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Opposites
fiber luxury/refinement

silk yarnacrylic yarn

Synthetic knitting material

cotton yarn · wool yarn

fiber origin and luxury

silk yarncotton yarn

Spun plant fiber strand

raw wool · sisal · horsehair

natural vs. synthetic fiber

silk yarnacrylic yarn

Synthetic knitting material

synthetic fiber · rayon · spandex

Family

yarn, silk

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G