Silk is known as the queen of 300D fabric, it is by far the most luxurious type of fabric there is to find. It has been used for thousands of years and worn by the wealthy and prosperous throughout the times.

Silk is often referred to as the queen of all fabrics and it has qualities that you don't find elsewhere. For centuries it has been used by the rich and prosperous as a sign of status and wealth.

This wonderful fabric is made from threads, spun by the silk caterpillar. There are a few different kinds that produces these threads. The most well known type is the mulberry silkworm. This one feeds on mulberry leaves and can be kept in captivation. The production takes a lot of hard and careful work - leaves has to be picked from the mulberry trees and fed to the worms and later the fibers are being brought from the cocoon as a long fine thread which later is being woven into the most beautiful fabrics.

There are also fabrics known as 'wild silks'. These have been produced by another kind of moths that can't be held in captivation. This type usually comes from China and the production is naturally smaller than the one from the mulberry silkworm. The quality and texture of the fabric also differs - the fibers that are made by the cultivated caterpillar is finer and is brought from the cocoon as one long thread while the one from the wild has to be spun like cotton.

This lovely material has a special type of brightness to it that you don't find elsewhere. This is due to the fiber structure which is like a triangular prism. This makes the fabric reflect light from many angles and gives it that specific, wonderful and shimmering effect. Raw silk fabric is a bit different from other types though. What differs between raw silk and other kinds is that the sericin, that naturally protects the fabric, has not been removed. This gives the raw kind a stiffer and more dull appearance than other types of silk. It is beautiful in its own unique way.

It definitely is something that makes us feel wonderful and it brings about a luxurious feeling. Many have been the attempts to copy the qualities of this special type of material, but it has not yet been successful. That unique shimmer in combination with the pleasant sensations it gives our skin is only found in silk fabrics. Once you have dressed yourself in clothes made out of this fabric you will know what you are missing out on if you choose something less than it.

Nylon or polyester mesh fabric has many uses; it is light and airy and can be sold in a variety of colors. One of its primary uses is for privacy in the home; net effect curtains are hung at windows and let light flow through but stop people looking into the room. Net curtaining generally comes in pristine white and when first added to a room they look and smell great every time you walk into it. They can have designs embroidered on and are very easy to maintain, with just a gentle machine wash and iron to keep them looking as good as new.

Mesh fabric is also used to make breathable office furniture coverings which help to keep workers cooler during the hottest months of the year. For the outdoor types mesh fabric has been a great innovation, camping and canoeing enthusiasts especially have found bags made from mesh fabric particularly useful, wrapping items in plastic bags and carrying them in a mesh bag has meant that if there is a chance that the contents will get wet any water will quickly drain away.