Type of Silk

Mulberry Silk

Mulberry silk is the long silk fiber produced by matured and domesticated silkworm when they secrete liquid silk, also known as "natural silk fiber". It is the earliest animal fiber used by human being as well as the most genuine silk fiber for all kinds of silk clothes, which is lightweight, soft and absorptive of moisture. Compared to other silk fibers, mulberry silk is more luxurious and breathable. It may not that durable, but who's going to usefor the whole life?Mulberry silk comes from Bombyxmorisilkworm, which totally feeds on the mulberry plant.

Tussah/Tussar Silk

Tussah also known as Tussar silk, is a type of wild silk, that is produced by silkworms that feed on oak and juniper leaves. As the worm is not grown in a controlled environment, the moth hatches from the cocoon and interrupts the filament length, resulting in short and coarse fibres, instead of long and lustrous ones. It's mainly available in India's eastern states such as Bihar, Jharkhand and Orissa. It's difficult to dye and most often available in its natural color, a creamy tan. It is also light weight and airy, as well as dressy, giving cool comfort to the wearer. Moreover, it doesn't wrinkle easily. Tussar is copperish in color and this silk is mainly used for furnishing and interiors. Tussar silk is less shiny than mulberry silk, but Tussar has its own feel and appeal.

Muga Silk

The Muga silk is golden yellow in colour. Muga silk is generally found in Assam, one of the Indian states, so it is called as pride of Assam. Muga silk is generally used in making products of Sarees and Chaddars. The name of the silkworm from where we get muga silk is " Antheraeaassamensis"and the plants on which they feed are Som and soalu .

Dupion Silk Fabric

Doupion silk is produced from two silkworms that spin a cocoon together. This makes a strong double-thread silk, usually resulting in a rough yarn and irregularity in sheerness or weight.Black specks which occasionally appear in the fabric are part of the original cocoon of the silk worm. Removing them would both weaken the fabric and destroy part of its beauty and character. They are inherent to dupion silk fabric and should not be considered as defects in weaving. Hence, doupion silk is durable and lustrous, and resists wrinkles to some extent.

Charmeuse Silk Fabric

Charmeuse silk, technically speaking, does not refer to a type of material as Mulberry silk does; it is a silk fabric made with a particular way of weaving, allowing for extra luster and shine on the front side in exchange for a dull finish at the back. Charmeuse silk can be made from all kinds of different silk including Mulberry. It's often used on a product that does not require showcasing of both sides of the fabric such as pillowcases and duvet covers. Charmeuse silk offers better drape and works well for scarves, blouses and lingerie.

Chiffon Silk

Light, matt fabric made from fine twisted yarns, spaced out to make the fabric transparent. It is extremely soft and elastic, highly breathable and comfortable.Dimension is added to garments by the creation of billows of fabric. Unless it is used for scarves, garments with chiffon normally require lining or backing.