Artificial
Silk or Art Silk, as it is known as, is a synthetically manufactured fibre
which resembles silk. Rayon is one of the best examples of Art Silk.
Art
Silk Sarees cost less to produce. Having properties similar to that of fabric
from natural fibres, the feel and texture of cotton, silk or wool is closely
imitated. Art Silk Sarees are easily dyed in a wide range of colours.
Rayon
or Art Silk fabrics are soft and smooth to the touch. Being highly absorbent,
the Art Silk Saree keeps the body cool and comfortable since it does not
insulate body heat, making it ideal for use in hot and humid climates.
In
the present day, imitation silk may be made with rayon, mercerized
cotton, polyester, a blend of these materials, or a blend of rayon
and silk. Surprisingly with demand for artificial silk on the increase, despite
efforts to curb prices, a rise in price of rayon fabrics, has been
noticed.
In
recent times, rising cotton prices have led to the replacement of cotton with rayon in
fabrics. Designers also, have switched over to incorporate rayon in their
newest saree designs.
Cellulose
fibers are manufactured from dissolving
pulp.Cellulose-based fibers are of two types, regenerated or pure cellulose.
Rayon fibre is from regenerated cellulose. One of the earliest in artificial
fibres, artificial silk was initially known as viscose towards the end of the nineteenth century and later as rayon in 1924. The
material is commonly referred to as viscose rayon in industry.
The
durability and appearance retention of regular viscose rayon is low, especially
when wet. Also, it has the lowest elastic recovery of any fibre. However, with the newer variety of
Rayon much stronger, the Art Silk Saree exhibits higher durability and
appearance retention. While recommended care for regular viscose rayon has been
dry-cleaning only, the improved variety of rayon can easily be machine-washed.
The
company Du Pont is said to
have first produced artificial silk under the name Nylon. It was the first
synthetic fibre or artificial silk, developed in the United States in
the late 1930s and used as a replacement for Japanese silk
during World War II. Although nylon does not present as good an appearance
as silk, it is a successful functional alternative.
In
1931, soyabean fibers were experimented with to produce artificial
silk which was named Azlon.
Unsuspecting
buyers could buy art silk sarees that could be passed off as real silk. However
despite a similar appearance, genuine silk has unique features that are
distinguishable from artificial silk.
Art
Silk Sarees have Fancy prints and embroidery designs adorning the silk fabric.
Gold
floral prints all over the sari, with a block printed border and a designer
pallu is a trending style and very suitable wear for daily casual, college,
corporate office and traditional occasions. Designer art silk saris with zari
embroidery all over the sari and printed patch work embroidered with mirrors
and sequins are gorgeous. They are apt for grand ocasions such as wedding,
bridal functions and festivals.
Unnati Silks, has trendy designs, attractive patterns, in
pleasing colours and combinations in its wide collection of Art Silk Sarees at
very reasonable prices. Unnati is one of the largest Indian ethnic online
websites with over 300 varieties of traditional sarees and salwar kameez.Dispatch
is within 24 hours of order. Free delivery & COD is provided for retail.Worldwide
express shipping caters to almost all countries across the world.
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