Silk is a fiber renowned for its luxurious texture and durability. It also has incredible tensile strength and insulation properties.
It makes beautiful underwear and decorative outerwear. Whether produced by spiders or insects, the end result is a sumptuous, natural fiber that has been used in garments, rugs, home furnishings, parachutes, bicycle tires, and medicine.
Implications - Silk is a material that civilizations have used for centuries, but the staggering number of ways it can be put to use is nevertheless something that any contemporary fashion-centric company should keep in mind. This collection is a great example of how even one basic material can yield unexpected benefits if the designers manipulating it are unafraid to experiment.
39 Spins on Silk
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50s Housewife Rompers
Alexandra Grecco's Pickford Onesies are a Tribute to the Mad Men Era
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Torturous Fashion
10 Tie-Up Designs
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Swarovski-Studded Bodysuits
Solstiss Lingerie by Sonata
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Prancing Ostrich Fashion
Gisele Kisses The Sky in W Magazine
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Saree Couture
Breakthrough Design from India
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European Culture Gowns
Mia Solano Wedding Dresses
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Arachnid-Spun Apparel
One Million Spiders Made the Golden Silk for RareTextile
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Bloomer Revivals
Intimissimi Brings Back Blossoming Lace and Silk Underwear
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Super-Sized Tribal Jewelry
Maria Mastori's Oversized Accessories Are Incredible
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Super-Long Wedding Dresses
Wedding Dress in China Has 1.2 Mile-Long Train
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$100,000 Bejeweled Sari
Chennai Silks Handmade
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Vintage Sari Scarves
Old Saris Turned into Beautiful Hand Sewn Scarves by Green Sewn
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Lingerie Couture
Carine Gilson's Sexy Line is Handmade by Belgium Maidens
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Mixed Ink Neckties
A RokGear Silk Screen Necktie is a Hip Accessory for any Man
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Political Business Attire
Barack Obama Hand Silk Screened Neckties
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Designer Fantasy Prototypes
Prada's 2008 Fashion Auction
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Edible Insect Gifts
From Worm Crisps to Roasted Scorpion Snacks
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Curious Canned Culinary Treats
Exotic Goods Online
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Colorful Draping Neckwear
'Barely Knitted Scarves' by Young Designer Fnubbu
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Boyfriend Shirt Revivals
Christian Restoin and Serge Azria Relaunch Equipment's Silk Shirts
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Stylish Jewel Tones
Fall Fashions Echo The Colors of Precious Gems
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Curtain Couture
Dolce & Gabbana Fall ‘09 Makes Miniskirts From Tapestries & Tassels
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Silk Man Necklaces
Eric Glennie's Masculine Accessories
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Vegan Silk Couture
The Linda Loudermilk Spring 2010 Collection
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Hollywood Channels Bollywood
5 Indian Traditions Being Embraced by Celebs
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DIY Eco Hipster Scarves
Method Home Teaches Us How to Be Stylish on a Low Budget
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Couture Pajamas in Public
Dolce & Gabbana Women's Pantsuits Inspired by Men's PJs
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Crocus Couture
Simon Ekrelius's ‘The Tower' Inspired Fashions
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Scarf-Loving Shoots
'Vogue-a-Porter' Takes Us on a Moroccan Getaway
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Textile Nanotechnology Breakthrough
Self-cleaning Fabrics
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Silk and Gold Concept Chair
Lussedia from Gianni Orsini
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Picturesque Silk Scarves
Polaroid Accessories by Philippe Roucou
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Chocalicious Chic
Danish Stine Goya's Fall/Winter Collection Is Rich in Brown Silks
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Tech-Savvy Indian Garments
These Swaramadhuri Singing Silk Saris Are Sweet
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Hand-Painted Couture
Fabulous One-of-a-Kind Fashion Textiles for Spring
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Floral Designer Dolls
The Limited Edition Comme Des Garcons Barbie by Rei Kawakubo
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Handpainted Silk Scarves
Zwear Crepe De Chine Scarves by Deborah Zwetsch Are Wearable Art
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Artificial Spider Silk
Ultra-Strong Fibers Made From Proteins
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Collar Separates
'Something Else' Creates a Silk Ruffle Collar to Make Your Wardrobe Versatile
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Durable Shimmering Tights
Threads Introduces the Diamond Dust Shimmer Tights for the Holidays
Bacteria-Stitched Lab-Grown Shoes
Modern Synthesis Uses Plant Waste to Grow Microbial Textiles
Plant-Based Exercise Shirts
These Lululemon Shirts Are Made With Biologically Derived Nylon
Nostalgic Luxury Sleepwear
The Barbie x Karen Mabon Collection Shares Stylish Retro Prints
Sustainable Wool Running Shoes
These Shoes Are Made From Biodegradable & Recyclable Materials
3D-Knitted Chair Designs
Morgan Used 3D Knitting to Create the Aran Lounge Chair
Bamboo-Based Apparel
kora Bamboo is an Eco-friendly Collection Designed for Comfort & Flexibility
Ultra-Soft Smart Fabric Bedding
PeachSkinSheets® are Made with Moisture-Wicking SMART Fabric
Plant-Based Fur Luxury Bags
Ganni Introduces the Classic Bou Bag with a BioFluff Build
Eco-Luxury Menswear Brands
HyperNatural Boasts a Performance-Driven, Sustainable and Luxe Fabric
Longevity-Focused Luxe Sofas
Anderssen & Voll Design the Spoke Sofa for Takt to Last Generations
Arachnid Art Deco Timepieces
The Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider is Subtle Yet Sophisticated
Pineapple Yarn Knitted Sneakers
These Trainers Are Crafted With Pineapple Leaf Fibers
Luxe Textile Perfumes
Marine Coton Launched Laundry Fragrances to Perfume Everyday Textiles
Plastic-Free Laundry Bundles
Superbee's Eco Laundry Kit Features Sustainable Cleaning Essentials
Biomaterial Fashion Textiles
Modern Synthesis Creates Microbial Materials with Nanocellulose
Comfy Organic Cotton Lines
Siella Strikes a Perfect Balance with Its Organic Cotton Undies & Bras
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Super-Strength Bulletproof Fabrics
The 'Kevlar EXO' Fabric Offers Lightweight Ballistic Protection
Durable Anti-Insect Clothing Lines
Craghoppers' Nosi Life Collection Boasts Anti-Insect Clothing
Ocean Waste-Made Textiles
Duvaltex Recently Debuted the Ocean Waste CLEAN IMPACT TEXTILES
Consummately Sustainable Swimwear
This Pieces Are Made From Discarded Nets & Recycled Spandex
Circulation-Promoting Sleepwear Lines
Hologenix and DAGi Debut a Collaborative Sleepwear Line
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Sheep Fleece Fiberglass-Like Chairs
Solidwool Presents its Welsh Mountain Hembury Chair
Reimagined Tie Dye Rugs
Reuber Henning Introduces Its New Eye-Catching Tie Dye Collection
Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs
Miray Ozlem ER Designs the Caterpillar Lounge Chair
High-Performance Natural Material Jackets
The LIVSN Designs Century Jacket is Synthetic-Free
Towel-Resembling Luxe Skirts
Balenciaga Introduces a Look at the Towel Skirt Design
Alpaca Wool Fleece Sweaters
The PAKA PAKACLOUD Fleece Offers More Warmth Than Synthetics
Sustainable Causal Wear
MUJI's Spring/Summer 2023 Collection Boasts the Revolutionary Kapok Fiber
Ultra-Soft Sustainable Sleepwear
Vancouver-Based Brand Seray Offers Premium Tencel-Made Sleepwear
Biodegradable Stretch Denim
Candiani Denim's Stretch Denim is Fully Natural & Biodegradable
Pet-Friendly Lifestyle Furniture
Ashley's All Next-Gen Nuvella Fabric is Comfy and Easy to Clean
Textiles-to-Textiles Recycling
Jack Wolfskin Revolutionizes Apparel with Textiles Recycling
Whimsical Silk Sleep Accessories
LILYSILK's La Terra Collection Features a Playful New Print
Sophisticated Cashmere Collections
GOBI Cashmere Boasts Incredibly Stylish Cashmere Essentials
Reusable Period Underwear
DIVA Introduces Revolutionary Reusable Period Underwear
Functional Infant Bedding
Mulberry Park Silks Introduces the Cozy 'Silk Crib & Toddler Sheets'
Ethical Organic Cotton Apparel
The Sport Sweatshirt From Industry Of All Nations is Timeless
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Brick-Made Organic Soft Textiles
Natural Material Studio & Zuzanna Skurka Create Brick Textiles
Moon Exploration Fabrics
Columbia's High-Tech Fabric Will Be Used to Help Protect a Lunar Lander
Lightweight Fiber Sustainable Fashion
MUJI Unveils its New Collection Made from Kapok Materials
Food Waste Polyester Alternatives
ALT TEX Presents a "Radically Sustainable Polyester Alternative"
Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
HARRI Presents CHAPTER THREE: TEXTURE & MOVEMENT for SS24
Earthy Skincare Dusting Powders
Lush's Silky Underwear Smells Like Earthy Vetiver & Creamy Jasmine
Premium Merino Wool T-Shirts
Goldwin Highlights It's Revolutionary NIKKE AXIO® Hybrid Material
Plant-Based Activewear Ranges
Pangaia's New Sports Bra & Leggings Offer Eco-Friendly Comfort
Sustainable Bamboo Home Goods
Ettitude Uses Bamboo Lyocell to Create Sustainable Home Products
Ethical Premium Bedding
Linen Reform is Revolutionizing the Home Textile Market
Cocoon-Like Knitted Chairs
Miray Özlem ER's Cocoon Chair is Inspired by Metamorphosis
Cozy Muslin Cotton Blankets
Muslin Comfort Boasts the Highly Cozy and Adaptable 365 Blanket™
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Paper Mable-Made Tables
Bentley Home Creates a Table with Paper Factor and Frederico Peri
Advanced Armor-Like Sweaters
The Vollebak Indestructible Hoodie is Made with Cordura and Dyneema
Biomaterial Bathrobe Coats
LUNAFORM Debuted on the Balenciaga Summer 24 Runway
Hair Protecting Silk Scrunchies
Drowsy Sleep Co Introduces the Luxurious Silk Pillow Scrunchie
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Hair-Reusing Fabric Companies
This Dutch Startup Uses Discarded Hair to Create Clothes and Carpets
Eco-Friendly Hemp Sheets
Tuft & Needle Debuts Eco-Friendly Hemp Sheet Set for Sustainable Comfort
Elegant Soft Pajama Lines
Cozy Earth Introduces Its New Soft Woven Pajama Line
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Versatile Cork-Producing Companies
Amorim Cork Composites Spotlights Cork as a Material
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Bamboo-Enriched Cozy Lounge Socks
Cozy Earth Boasts the Plush Lounge Socks
Understated Ultra-Soft Blankets
The Blanket from Lifestyle Brand tuck Blends Elegance and Comfort
Infrared Mattress Technology
CELLIANT® Seeks to Enhance Sleep Quality and Overall Wellbeing
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Organic Cotton Leggings
Pantee Launches New Organic Cotton Leggings for Sustainable Everyday Wear
Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations
Yoshihisa Tanaka Highlights Washi Paper for SS24
Pasta-Inspired Bath Products
Paper Plane Bath Spaghetti is Made with Skin-Nourishing Ingredients
Temperature-Regulating Performance Sheets
Sleepletics Unveils New Dark Teal Shade
High-Performance Merino Wool Apparel
Ibex Revolutionizes Merino Wool with Nuyarn Technology
Jamaican Folklore-Inspired Fall Fashion
Nicholas Daley Unveils the Anasi Rhythm Capsule for FW24
Upcycled Jean Collections
Denim Brand Mavi Unveils its Sustainable Recycled Blue Series
Horsehair Fabric Furniture Designs
Atelier Pendhapa and Métaphores Design the AKAR Furniture
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Seaweed Fiber T-Shirts
The Kelsun T-Shirt is Made with 70% Kelsun &30% Cotton Blended Yarn
Banana-Based Denim Collections
This Apparel Makes Use Of a Novel Cotton and Banana Fiber Blend
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
3D-Knit Bamboo Swaddles
Swaddelini's Bamboo Mint Swaddelini Baby Sleep Sack Boasts Hug Technology
Alternative Fiber Knitwear
Otenya is a Yarn Collection Made from Spiber's Brewed Protein Fibers
Luxurious Ultra-Soft Capri Pants
Cozy Earth Launched These Comfortable and Flattering Capris
Breathable Bamboo Sanitary Products
KNH Releases a Series of Bamboo Sanitary Products for Women
Liquified Persian Textile Rugs
SAY TOUCHÉ Unveils the 'Liquified Persian Rug' in Three Colorways
Alpaca Fiber Underwear Collections
Paka Introduces a Non-Toxic and Comfortable Underwear Line
Stylish Size-Inclusive Intimates
Arula Makes Intimates for Millennials and Gen Z
Sustainable Hemp Bedding
Casa Parini Creates Eco-Friendly Luxury Bedding from Natural Hemp
Luxurious Hotel Bed Linens
Fenwick's Contemporary Hotel-Esque Bedding is Made of Premium Linen
Ultra-Soft Plush Throws
The Tula Throw is a Plush and Luxurious Addition to Any Room
Octopus-Inspired Color-Changing Inks
The University of Hong Kong Developed a New Dyed Ink
Silk Microbiome Skincare
Silkbiotic Laboratories Makes Rebalancing Skincare with French Silk
Indestructible Sleek Belt Designs
Vollebak Designs the Special Stealthy Indestructible Belt
Alternative Skincare Sheets
Skinsheet Multiuse Facial Sheets are Made with 100% Cotton Cellulose
Graphene-Derived Sustainable Fabrics
Nanoloom Delivers a Durable Biodegradable Fabric
Sustainable Luxury Knitwear
Sheep Inc. is Pioneering Sustainable Luxury in Merino Wool Knitwear
Premium Cotton Bedding Collections
Tekla Unveils its New Spring 2024 Capsule Using Organic Cotton
Bauhaus-Themed Contrasting Sofas
Jens Juul Eilersen Designs the Cocoon Sofa for Eilersen
Performance Athleisure Collections
DICK'S Debuts the New 'Inspire' Performance Apparel Collection
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Beauty-Supporting Bed Sheets
Touché Offers Temperature-Regulating Eucalyptus Bedding
Banana Fiber Apparel
Interloop Limited and Simply Suzette Launch the Unpeeled Collection
Luxurious Cooling Sheets
Tuft & Needle's Percale Sheets: Luxury SUPIMA® Cotton for Superior Sleep
Fiber Identification Systems
Lenzing Group Ensures Traceability for It Protective Wear Fibers
Environmentally Friendly Joint Furniture
FLOR and ECONYL Join Forces on a New Collection
Color-Changing Smart Fabrics
Researchers at UoW in Ontario Develop a Smart Material
Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs
Nika Zupanc Designs the Knitty Chair with a Basket-Weave Look
Carbon-Curbing Fleece Collections
The 'CO2Renu' Fleece Pieces Are Made From Recycled PET Materials
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Brewed Protein Fiber Fashion
GOLDWIN Fall/Winter 2023 Explores Creative Material Use
Demure Summer-Ready Capsules
LILYSILK Launches its 2023 Must-Have Summer Collection
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Performance-Focused Athleisure Wear
Dick's Sporting Goods Showcases the New 'Inspire' Fabric
Flexible Athleisure Jeans
HalaraMagic Addresses the Pain Points of Traditional Denim
Bold Spidery Mascaras
Bakeup's Tarantulash Creates Statement-Making Signature Looks
Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives
This Leather-Like Material Matches the Look & Feel Of Cowhide
Artful Various Rug Collections
cc-tapis Presents a Range of New Rug Collections in Milan
Luxurious Bamboo Viscose Bedding
Cariloha Resort Bedsheets Ensure Comfort and Coziness
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Plastic-Free Vests
Pangaia & Natural Fiber Welding Made a First-of-its-Kind Garment with Mirum
Recycled Polyester Partnerships
Inditex is Teaming Up with Ambercycle as a Polyester Provider
Egyptian Cotton Pillowcases
Fishers Finery's Egyptian Cotton Pillowcases Have a 400 Thread Count
Awareness-Raising Silk Bedding Lines
LILYSILK Teams Up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Empowering Lambani-Designed Accessories
Banjara Kasuti Introduces the New Lambani Looms Collection
Durable Cotton-Enhancing Products
CottonWorks Releases Various New Performance Upgrade Solutions
Threaded Bedlinen Sets
Tielle Love Luxury's Classic Hotel 300-Thread Count Bed Set is Stunning
Indian Textile Fall Fashion
KARDO Highlights Intricate Craftsmanship for the FW23 Season
Luxurious Eco-Conscious Bedding
COYUCHI Offers Pure Organic Cotton Sheets
Sophisticated Premium Bedding
Pom Pom at Home Expands Bedding Collection to Meet Growing Demand
Collaborative Polycotton Capsules
Circ Taps Zara for its New Recycled Women's Capsule Collection
Sustainable Rug Exhibitions
Ruckstuhl Presents the Fellow – Metamorphosis of a Rug Series
Sustainable Textile Capsules
Schoeller Launches its 'Re-Source' Sustainable Textile Collection
Health-Conscious Luxury Bedding
The Langston Bamboo Sateen Sheet Set is Available in Six Colors
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
High-Performance Collaborative Yarns
Innegra™ Debuts a Product Line with Quantum Materials, LLC
Sustainably Crafted Undersuits
This Undersuit's Inner Layer is Made From Pure Recycled Polyester
Bug Repellent Clothing Lines
Pang Wangle Caters to the Fashion and Eco-Conscious Individual
Opulent Area Rug Collections
FLOR® Launches Four New Rug Styles Under its New Winter Collection