Question

do silk absorb sunlight?​

Answer 1

Answer:

This process is called photo-oxidation. The poor-light fastness of silk can largely be explained by the presence of the amino acids phenylalanine, tryptophan and tyrosine in its composition. These amino acids have the tendency to absorb electromagnetic radiation and experience photo- oxidation easily.

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Answer 2

Answer:

No.

• As skill is extremely strong , due to exposure in sun it may cause damage.
• It is protein fiber, have similar to wool than cotton.
• Therefore this fiber are poor choice for draperies and curtains.
• UV blocking have ability of silk which increase with gold content in silk.
• Silk fiber keeps skin 12.5 % than cotton.
• This fiber have property to stay colder in surrounding  air when in sunlight.