SILK- a natural fibre

Silk –often referred to as “The Queen of Textiles” is the strongest natural fibre lustrous, smooth, inherent affinity for dyes, vibrant colours, having high absorbent and light weight qualities excellent drape and elastic properties. Historically this is the highly desired fibre which has been used extensively for apparels, home furnishings and upholstery. Because of its lustrous look silk is always in vogue and cost highly. People love to dress in silk during festive season and during their family functions.

China is the first to discover this remarkable fibre incidentally in about 2600B.C. For many years China alone used to produce silk fibre and was producing this fine fabric , as the demand developed the secret was stolen out of China and eventually a large silk industry developed in Europe, Spain, Italy, France , India, Syria etc.

Muga, Tasar, Oak, Eri & Mulberry are the five major types of silk of commercial importance, obtained from different species of silkworms which in turn feed on a number of food plan. Except mulberry, other varieties of silks are generally termed as non-mulberry silks. India has the unique distinction of producing all these commercial varieties of silk. .......... click here for details