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Production of Silk: 9 Processes

The following points highlight the nine main processes involved in production of silk. The processes are: 1. Drying/ Stifling 2. Storage 3. Sorting 4. Cooking 5. Deflossing/Brushing 6. Reeling 7. Chemical Processing of Raw Silk 8. Re-Reeling 9. Lacing and Skeining. Process # 1. Drying/ Stifling: Drying or stifling is the kil­ling of pupa inside the cocoon in order to [...]

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Silk: Meaning, Nature and Properties

In this article we will discuss about Silk:- 1. Meaning of Silk 2. Chemical Nature of Silk 3. Properties. Meaning of Silk: Silk is the natural protein fibre secreted by silk worm in making their cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric. According to entomologists, there are about 500 different species of wild moths spinning silk cocoons, but only [...]

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