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Can polyester be described to have a silky texture?

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Hi,. Polyester is a man-made-fiber & not a natural filament. thus what texture SILK has, cannot be compared with any man-made-fiber. But yes, if the right yarns with right bright / dull specifications, right denier is been used, artificial silk can be made which will have similar texture of silk. read more

Silk has a smooth, soft texture that is not slippery, unlike many synthetic fibers. Silk is one of the strongest natural fibers, but it loses up to 20% of its strength when wet. It has a good moisture regain of 11%. read more

The product nylon is commonly known as polyamides as it belongs to the family of polyamides. It is more of synthetic linen in structure and texture. Polyesters are made of the esters in a chain and are a man-made fiber. Nylon has smoother texture than polyester. Nylon has a silky texture while polyester is more of the fiber feeling. read more

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