Question

State True or False:

Gum water is used on silk fabric for stiffening.

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Explanation:

Gum water (such as Gum Arabic) is a natural stiffening agent specifically used for delicate fabrics like silk and chiffon. It gives silk a crisp, firm finish and restores its natural body without clogging the weave or causing the fabric to flake or tear, as standard laundry starch might.