World’s Largest Garment Made From Golden Orb Spider Silk Goes on Display

Scientists spent five years collecting and harnessing over 1 million spiders in special “silking” contraptions to extract their threads, 24 critters at a time. But unlike mulberry silk from silkworms, in which the hapless pupa is boiled alive in its cocoon, the spiders were released into the wild at the end of each day.   On average, 23,000 spiders yield roughly 1 ounce of silk, making the process intensely time-consuming.

Beyond amazing.  Advancements like this make me love the world.  And it’s undyed!!  Follow the link to see photos of the garment. 

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