Question

why rayon is called artificial silk while nylon also appears like silk and has flexibility

Answer 1

Fibre obtained by chemically treating wood pulp is called rayon or artificial silk. Rayon cannot be called a natural fibre as it is man-made.

Answer 2

Rayon is called artificial fiber as it is not obtain naturally while nylon is obtain naturally that's why nylon appears like silk and has flexibility ....
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