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Basic Knowledge of silk(1) - Varieties
Yong yang March 21,2013
Website: pufarm.comSkype: yong_yang_china
Purpose One topic in a Presentation. As time is limited, let’s discuss only one topic in each presentation. There
would be more presentations in future to cover each aspect.
Introduce only basic knowledge The basic knowledge will help you to get an overview of silk, learn the features
of each variety, and help you to choose the cost-efficient product
More pictures, little words
Topic 1: silk varieties
It can be generally classified as mulberry silk and wild silk. Both of them are wildly used today.
Mulberry silk
Raised in captivity under exacting conditions
Silkworm Cocoon is bright white
Mulberry silkRaw silk is long and thin, delicate and white surface, feel smooth and flexible
Highest quality, can be used to make luxurious products(if the price is too low, it is probablyNot made of 100% mulberry silk)
Wild silk
Raised in wild condition,
Silkworm Cocoon is Puce or grey
Wild silkRaw silk is short and thick, pale yellow color, feel rough, but has better permeability, needs bleaching process before use
Also good quality, be widely used for silk fitted comforter