Artificial flowers are made in a wide variety of materials depending on the market the manufacturer is reaching. In quantity, polyester has become the fabric of choice by flower makers and purchasers because of lower cost, ability of the fabric to accept dyes and glues, and durability. read more
Silk flowers. Silk flowers are crafted from a protein fiber spun by the silk worm, producing lifelike flowers. Flowers described as being made of silk with a"real touch technique" are not made of silk, but rather are made of polyester, polymers and plastics. read more
Italy witnessed the Twelfth-Century birth of artificial flowers made of real silk. French artisans and other European artists began to improve the silk flower, using higher-quality fabrics and workmanship. By the time of the French revolution of the Eighteenth Century, Queen Marie Antionette chose a silk rosebud as her emblem. read more