Difference between silk and cotton
Silk |
Cotton |
Silk is obtained from the cocoons of silkworm. | Cotton is obtained from the cotton tree |
The silkworm produces silk fibre from its saliva which is a protein. | Tree produces fruit which contains fibres of cotton. Cotton fibre is made up of cellulose. |
Silk has Lustre and a natural shiny look. | Cotton is white in Appearance. It does not have shine. |
Silk is not as effective as the wool in keeping the body warm. | Cotton clothes prevent get the heat. |
Silk clothes can be used any time in year. | Cotton clothes are generally used at the summers. |
Sensitivity of heat is more . | |
Silk has shine and shimmery Look. | Cotton doesn’t have shine on it. |
Silk has many shades and colours naturally. | Cotton doesn’t have so many colours naturally. But white coloured cotton can give colour artificially. |