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The Threads That Shape Us: Fashioning A Sustainable Future From Silk, Bryne Croyle Johnson
The Threads That Shape Us: Fashioning A Sustainable Future From Silk, Bryne Croyle Johnson
Scholarly Horizons: University of Minnesota, Morris Undergraduate Journal
Silk has been used for centuries as a natural fiber, but has declined in popularity due to synthetic alternatives. In this pop-science article style paper, the history, present, and possible futures of silk are discussed at a generally accessible level. Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, and Environmental Science are brought together to present a case for a renewed interest in silk as a sustainable fiber.