Swimmer's ear. Swimmer's ear is inflammation, irritation, or infection of the outer ear and ear canal. The medical term for swimmer's ear is otitis externa. Swimmer's ear may be sudden and short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic).
Silk's elegant, soft luster and beautiful drape makes it perfect for many furnishing applications. It is used for upholstery, wall coverings, window treatments (if blended with another fiber), rugs, bedding and wall hangings.ilk's elegant, soft luster and beautiful drape makes it perfect for many furnishing applications. It is used for upholstery, wall coverings, window treatments (if blended with another fiber), rugs, bedding and wall hangings.
Purpose. Synthetic silk fabrics often blend with other textiles, including cotton, wool and even real silk. Artificial silk -- both alone and as a woven blend -- is a popular material in fashion.urpose. Synthetic silk fabrics often blend with other textiles, including cotton, wool and even real silk. Artificial silk -- both alone and as a woven blend -- is a popular material in fashion.