The Threads That Shape Us: Fashioning a Sustainable Future From Silk

Document Type

Article

Authors

Bryne Croyle Johnson, University of Minnesota MorrisFollow

Abstract

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.

Recommended Citation

Croyle Johnson, Bryne (2024) "The Threads That Shape Us: Fashioning a Sustainable Future From Silk," Scholarly Horizons: University of Minnesota, Morris Undergraduate Journal: Vol. 11: Iss. 1, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61366/2576-2176.1141
Available at: https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/horizons/vol11/iss1/1

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Article