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One of the oldest textile fibers known to man, silk has been used by the Chinese since the 27th century BC. Silk, mentioned by Aristotle, became a valuable commodity in both Greece and Rome. In fact, during the Roman Empire, silk sold for its weight in gold. Today, silk remains another word for elegance, and silk garments are prized for their versatility, wearability and comfort.
Linen is from flax, a bast fiber taken from the stalk of the plant. The luster comes from its natural wax content. Creamy white to light tan, the natural fiber can be easily dyed, and the color does not fade when washed. Linen does wrinkle easily but also presses easily. Modern finishing techniques have somewhat lessened linen's propensity for wrinkling. Linen, like cotton, can also be boiled without damaging the fiber.
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