Silk is called 'Queen of fibres'. Mention any two properties of silk which makes it a fibre of choice.
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Silk is known as the Queen of all textile fibres because of its sheen and luster. It is one of the most beautiful and precious fibres given to us by nature and has been very much overshadowed over the past few decades by the other natural fibres and more particularly by synthetics. Recently however its importance to textile industry has again increased. This is partly due to the current preference for natural products and the resultant increase in demand for natural fibres, especially as silk has optimum properties in terms of comfort and wearability and eco-friendly nature. The shimmering appearance for which silk is prized comes from the fibers' triangular prism-like structure which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles.