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 [...]