Silkworms spin colored silks while on a ‘green’ dyed-leaf diet
A new, “greener” dyeing method coaxes already-colored fibers from silkworms fed leaves that are dipped or sprayed with dye
06-Dec-2013 -
For some 5,000 years, cultivated silkworms have been spinning luxurious white silk fibers destined for use in the finest clothing. But current dyeing practices produce wastewater that contains potentially harmful toxins, so scientists are turning to a new, “greener” dyeing method in which they ...
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