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vegetable silk

/ˈvɛdʒtəbəl sɪlk/

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/ˈvɛdʒtəbəl sɪlk/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТермин для текстильных волокон, получаемых из растительных источников, таких как хлопок, лён или вискоза, используемых в качестве заменителя натурального шёлка тутового шелкопряда.

A term for textile fibers derived from plant sources, such as cotton, flax, or rayon, used as a substitute for natural silk from silkworms.

  1. Plant-based fiberC1formal

    A type of textile fiber derived from plants, used as a substitute for silk.

    ruРастительный шелк

    • Vegetable silk is often made from the fibers of the kapok tree.
    • This dress is made from vegetable silk, which is more sustainable than real silk.
    • Manufacturers use vegetable silk to create lightweight and breathable fabrics.