Comments on: Silk: It’s not just for breakfast anymore

By: Nina

Nina — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:31:09 +0000

I am always astounded that animal rights campaigners don’t focus on silk with more regularity because the vast majority of silk is acquired by boiling silkworms when they’re alive. The most common breed of silkworm doesn’t exist in the wild anymore, only in intensive farming environments- it’s definitely a story about the way we’ve changed our habitat.

Silk is one of the most fascinating materials that we use for all sorts of reasons.

By: Lisa B. in Portland

Lisa B. in Portland — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:20:37 +0000

The goat milk thing is a little weird, imho.

As for Silk soy milk…I used to consume it, but then I found out I’m allergic to most soy stuff. Almond milk is really good. (Of course, if you’re not allergic to nuts.) It comes in original, vanilla, and chocolate and all come sweetened or unsweetened.

I love silk! The fiber.

By: imron

imron — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:58:37 +0000

yeah silk is not the dainty fabric that it is made out to be. Did you know that the Mongol hordes that swept across half the planet used to wear silk tunics under their clothing/armor. That way when arrows would pierce their bodies it would not penetrate the fabric. To remove the arrows, they would pull on the fabric. I thought that was quite ingenious (though no doubt no less painful).

btw, that was my official first comment (my history degree finally put to some use).