Custom Curtains: Silk Drapes

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Who doesn't like silk? It feels great in every temperature and is birthed from the bodies of amazing little silkworms. It can also kill bacteria like anthrax, according to a new study. Scientists at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory concluded that The award brings an end to a four-month search for a suitable contractor to replace the draperies, which will come in either “silk or faux silk.” “The contractor shall provide the U.S. Embassy Moscow with drapery making and installation service What the spiders were doing was creating a line of silk, not webs, an entomologist has told Discovery News. The arachnid at the root of the story, a wolf spider, doesn't even make webs. So, what these images show are massive amounts of dragline silk Although silks may seem luxurious for a room, they are better left on the pillows and other accents since silk curtains will fade quickly and you will be left with dull and ugly curtains on your windows. Tie in the design: While you may not realise it Regina is an architect who lives with her husband and children in Lawrence, KS. As a LEED Accredited Professional and longtime contributor to Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn, her focus is on healthy, sustainable living through design. SILK curtains may not be your thing, but they could just protect you from anthrax. A team of US scientists looking to develop a form of protection from biological attacks soaked silk in bleach then once dried exposed it to bacillus thuringiensis - a close .

A team of US scientists looking to develop a form of protection from biological attacks soaked silk in bleach then once dried exposed it to bacillus thuringiensis - a close relative of the deadly bacteria. Within 10 minutes they found almost all the spores When fashion-lovers last month waited in vain for the traditional fashion night, which happens every second Thursday of the month at Club Silk, they thought it was a one-off. It was the first fashion night of the year and it was understandable to have a The bedroom in the owner's suite will present off-white and aqua tones accented by embroidered silk draperies and cut velvet accent pillows to convey a soft and restful ambiance. The owner's bathroom will feature a snow white linen-textured tile accented If the instructions are unavailable, experts offer general guidelines: Most curtains that are lined or made of silk likely require dry cleaning, Kupernik says. Curtains that are not lined or insulated usually can be washed by machine, in a short .