The 21~(st) century has become more environmentally focused. Despite the introduction of specific properties into fibre, which make them to resemble natural fibres, attention is now focused on producing new fibres based on natural resources themselves. Soybean protein fibre is referred as the health, comfortable and green fibre of the new century. Its major component is soybean protein. Soybean protein fibre is being touted as vegetable cashmere - a new eco-friendly luxury textile offering many of the properties today's of consumers demand. Soy is incredibly soft-to-the-hand feel, second-skin comfort, luster, loft and drape, combined with wash ability, durability, and good wear. Soybean protein fibre also has the advantage of being a product of renewable natural resource and a by-product of food manufacturing industry. Natural spider silk is one of the seven great wonders of the animal kingdom. It is one of the nature's gifts which a small animal can make a substance that is tough, stronger than steel, and more flexible. Spider silk and silkworm silk are not closely related but their silk proteins are similar.
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