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How much do you know about the steps of making silk?

Release time:

2024-02-29

The production process of silk mainly includes the following steps:

　　Sericulture:Silkworms are the basis for silk production and require adequate food and a suitable environment to grow and spin properly.

　　Cocoon collection:Silkworms spin silk and make cocoons when they stop eating and are ready to morph into a pupa. Cocoons are formed from silk fibers and are collected by soaking them in water to soften their structure.

　　cocoon processing:Cocoon processing is the process of turning silkworm cocoons into silk threads, which involves removing impurities and storage from the cocoons.

　　Reeling:Silk reeling is the process of extracting the silk from the cocoon, which can be done manually or mechanically. The original method is to dip the cocoon in the hot pot soup and draw silk by hand, while the modern one uses an automatic silk reeling machine.

　　Weaving:Raw silk is divided into warp and weft after processing, and interwoven with each other according to certain organizational rules to form silk fabric. Raw weaving is to make warp and weft yarns into fabrics without refining and dyeing, while cooked weaving is dyed before weaving. The woven blank silk does not need to be refined and dyed to become finished products.

　　dyeing and finishing printing:Dyeing and printing process plays an important role in the production process of silk. Through dyeing and printing technology, various colors and patterns can be perfectly reappeared on the white blank, making the fabric more artistic.

　　Handling:Including washing, ironing, finishing thread, etc., to make the silk look neat and beautiful.

　　Packing:Packaging materials such as paper bags and cloth bags are usually used to protect the quality and appearance of silk.

The production process of silk is not only complicated, but also requires fine operation and strict quality control. From the planting of mulberry leaves to the raising of silkworms, to the weaving and dyeing of silk, every step embodies the wisdom and diligence of the working people in ancient China.

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