The economic importance of silk are :

1. Silk clothes are best suited for every season. It is used for making clothes, curtains etc.
2. A new effect in fabrics can be achieved by combining  silk with other natural and synthetic fibers.
3. The surgical string, etc can be made from the silkworm.
4. The economic status of the individual and nation can be  improved from sericulture.
5. Silk garments are light in weight and warmer than other clothes.