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46.69Carbon Impacts Offset Points |
Offset Score: 70.4669 % |
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328.5Water Impacts Offset Points |
Offset Score: 73.285 % |
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0.58Chemical Impacts Offset Points |
Offset Score: 70.0058 % |
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50Waste Impacts Offset Points |
Offset Score: 100 % |
Silk is a natural protein fiber produced from the silkworm’s cocoon, and some forms can be woven into textiles. It takes around 3,000 silkworms consuming 104 kilograms of mulberry leaves to produce two pounds (one kilogram) of silk; the process lasts over three days. The result is a material that is light weight, soft and very absorbent, making it an ideal fabric for warmer countries. Silk was once considered extremely luxurious and thus available only to noble families. Now the fabric is widely used, and beautiful silk products are affordably to anyone. They make great souvenirs: dess, pyjamas, pant, pillow case....