who would later become Emperor Justinian, brought silkworm eggs to Europe by smuggling them out of China. As a consequence, the silk industry in the West came into being. Within centuries, sericulture ...

Charlotte’s Web didn’t go into great detail about the different types of silk that a spider can produce, but the video and screencap after the break give a rundown of how spiders make ...

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, silk offers a range of impressive benefits. This natural fabric is both breathable and ...