Why do the flats have silk ends?

[Marco]

If the reason EB slinkys don't have threads on the end is retail cost, why do the flats have them.
Thanks

 

[TNT]

Cause they look "pretty"!! Kinda like wearing "ribbon" in your hair.

Either that, or you can catch up on some sewing during your break at your next gig.

LOL, just kiddin'


Guitar players like "metal" only on our strings!!

 

[Colin]

I thought the reason was to do with preventing them from fraying?