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Art Silk Sarees have taken the market by storm from the time they have been introduced. An excellent alternative for pure silk sarees which are costly, they are light, airy and very comfortable during the hot weather. In recent times they have also matched cotton sarees in prices. Artificial Silk or Art Silk, as it is known as, is a synthetically manufactured fibre which resembles silk. Rayon is one of the best examples of Art Silk. Art Silk Sarees cost less to produce. Having properties similar to that of fabric from natural fibres, the feel and texture of cotton, silk or wool is closely imitated. Art Silk Sarees are easily dyed in a wide range of colours. Rayon or Art Silk fabrics are soft and smooth to the touch. Being highly absorbent, the Art Silk Saree keeps the body cool and comfortable since it does not insulate body heat, making it ideal for use in hot and humid climates. In the present day, imitation silk may be made with rayon, mercerized cotton, polyester, a blend of these materials, or a blend of rayon and silk. Surprisingly with demand for artificial silk on the increase, despite efforts to curb prices, a rise in price of rayon fabrics, has been noticed. In recent times, rising cotton prices have led to the replacement of cotton with rayon in fabrics. Designers also, have switched over to incorporate rayon in their newest saree designs. Cellulose fibers are manufactured from dissolving pulp.Cellulose-based fibers are of two types, regenerated or pure cellulose. Rayon fibre is from regenerated cellulose. One of the earliest in artificial fibres, artificial silk was initially known as viscose towards the end of the nineteenth century and later as rayon in 1924. The material is commonly referred to as viscose rayon in industry. The durability and appearance retention of regular viscose rayon is low, especially when wet. Also, it has the lowest elastic recovery of any fibre. However, with the newer variety of Rayon much stronger, the Art Silk Saree exhibits higher durability and appearance retention. While recommended care for regular viscose rayon has been dry-cleaning only, the improved variety of rayon can easily be machine-washed. The company Du Pont is said to have first produced artificial silk under the name Nylon. It was the first synthetic fibre or artificial silk, developed in the United States in the late 1930s and used as a replacement for Japanese silk during World War II. Although nylon does not present as good an appearance as silk, it is a successful functional alternative. In 1931, soyabean fibers were experimented with to produce artificial silk which was named Azlon. Unsuspecting buyers could buy art silk sarees that could be passed off as real silk. However despite a similar appearance, genuine silk has unique features that are distinguishable from artificial silk. Art Silk Sarees have Fancy prints and embroidery designs adorning the silk fabric. Gold floral prints all over the sari, with a block printed border and a designer pallu is a trending style and very suitable wear for daily casual, college, corporate office and traditional occasions. Designer art silk saris with zari embroidery all over the sari and printed patch work embroidered with mirrors and sequins are gorgeous. They are apt for grand ocasions such as wedding, bridal functions and festivals. About he Author: The author is a young lady, a freelance specializing in ethnic fabrics, more devoted to sarees. With a penchant for travelling at will and to ethnic destinations in particular, her fund of knowledge on the subject of ethnic sarees is vast and fairly appreciated. She could be contacted at press@unnatisilks.com or 040-64555251.
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