Museo del Patrimonio Industriale - Aldini hydraulic lever

Beyond its use in fashion and apparel, silk's unique properties make it valuable in various fields, from food to pharmaceuticals. Since ancient times, silk has been used as a bandage material or a filter, thanks to its ability to trap even small particles. In the early 19th century, Aldini's hydraulic lever utilized a small piece of silk as a filter for tobacco or other substances.