Is pure silk the best material for delicate hand protection?
According to the 2025 report of the International silk Association, the average diameter of the fibers of pure silk is only 10-12 micrometers, which is 38% thinner than cotton fibers (15-25 micrometers), and the surface friction coefficient is as low as 0.22 (tested in ASTM D1894 standard). This physical property reduces the mechanical irritation to …
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