Difference between wool and silk
Wool |
Silk |
Wool is obtained from fleece and fur of animals. | Silk is obtained from the cocoons of silkworm. |
Animals like sheeps and goats are producers of fleece Which is turned into wool. | The silkworm produces silk fibre from its saliva. |
Wool is creamy whitish in appearance. | Silk has Lustre and a natural shine on it. |
Wool is a good insulator. | Silk is not as effective as the wool in keeping the body warm. |
Wool has the property of absorbing moisture. | Silk absorb the moisture but slightly less than wool. |
Woollen clothes are usually used at the winters. | Silk clothes can be used any time in year. |
The sensitivity of wool is less for the heat. | Sensitivity of silk is more for the heat. |
Wool don’t Have shiny appearance. | Silk has shine and shimmery Look. |
Wool is cheaper than the silk. | Silk is high prices than the wool. |
After getting wet it dries very slowly. | It dry very fast. |
The fibre of Wool is thick . | The fibre of silk is very thin. |