Esaki = "epitome" (Sort of like, "How do you say 'Michael Phelps' in Chinese? - - Cha-ching!' ")
The Thai silks must be stretched onto the framework, rather than just laid down neatly. The 5mm Thai sild is about the same weight as Esaki, but the weave is more open, and requires more dope to fill. The 8mm silk is a bit heavier, but has a much tighter weave, and therefore requires less dope (than the 5mm).