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A pure silk can burn at about 148 degrees. However, the silk present in fabric has a lot of chemicals added to it and is prone to burn at a far lower temperature.

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Silk begins to burn at around 400 degrees Fahrenheit. It is important to take precautions when working with silk to avoid exposing it to high heat sources that could cause it to burn or melt.

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