Charlotte’s Web didn’t go into great detail about the different types of silk that a spider can produce, but the video and screencap after the break give a rundown of how spiders make ...

There are seven broad types of spider webs, and each is created in a unique way. In this article, we find out about their ...

who would later become Emperor Justinian, brought silkworm eggs to Europe by smuggling them out of China. As a consequence, the silk industry in the West came into being. Within centuries, sericulture ...

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, silk offers a range of impressive benefits. This natural fabric is both breathable and ...

Silk craft villages have dotted Vietnam for hundreds of years. They make silk by hand in a tedious, 30-step process. Craftspeople feed the silkworms every four hours so they spin brilliantly ...