Question

Silk yarn of different textures can be prepared. Define the statement.

Answer 1

• The silk yarn is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm.

• There are a variety of silkworms that look very different from one another and the silk fiber they yield is different in texture. Therefore, we have many different types of silk like eri, Kosa, mulberry, tassar, and mooga silk.

• The most common silk is mulberry silk and it is soft, lustrous, shiny, and elastic and can be dyed in beautiful colors.