Multiple choice

Which of the following substances is not a constituent of artificial silk?

  1. Rayon

  2. Polyester

  3. Jute

  4. Mercerised cotton

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Explanation

Artificial silk or (as the term is used in the textile industry) Art silk is a synthetically manufactured fibre which resembles silk but is cheaper to produce. Art silk is just a synonym for rayon and it is also sometimes called bamboo silk. In the present day, imitation silk may be made with rayon, mercerised cotton, polyester, a blend of these materials, or a blend of rayon and silk.

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