Definitions for "Art Silk"
Short for artificial silk, it describes the use of mercerized cotton or artificial fiber that attempts to take on the appearance of silk. The fiber is very soft to the touch and is used to create the look and feel of silk without the cost. Sometimes used to deceive potential buyers.
Also called artificial silk it is made from mercerized cotton that appears similar to silk. The fiber is very soft to the touch and gives durability, affordability and low maintenance of cotton.
artificial silk which brought silk stockings within a working class budget