Thai Silk

2 Thai Silk Decorative Pillow Case cushion Throw FS Orange
2 Thai Silk Decorative Pillow Case cushion Throw FS Orange
US $18.99
 1 pair 2 Thai Silk Decorative Throw Cushion Covers Pillow Cases 16 In NAVY BLUE
1 pair 2 Thai Silk Decorative Throw Cushion Covers Pillow Cases 16 In NAVY BLUE
US $15.83
2 THAI SILK THROW DECORATIVE PILLOW CASE COVERS CUSHION 301 16x16
2 THAI SILK THROW DECORATIVE PILLOW CASE COVERS CUSHION 301 16x16
US $6.99
 2 THAI SILK ROSE CIRCLE THROW CUSHION PILLOW COVER RBT
2 THAI SILK ROSE CIRCLE THROW CUSHION PILLOW COVER RBT
US $18.99
Silk Pillowcase Green Thai Silk 16X16 Dragons
Silk Pillowcase Green Thai Silk 16X16 Dragons
US $6.25
 2Thai Silk Decorative Pillow cushion Throw LuxuryPurple
2Thai Silk Decorative Pillow cushion Throw LuxuryPurple
US $8.99
2 Thai Silk Decorative Pillow cushion Throw BlueSapphire
2 Thai Silk Decorative Pillow cushion Throw BlueSapphire
US $8.99
 Shinawatra Thai Silk Pillow Case Elephant Print Blue 16 x 16 NWT
Shinawatra Thai Silk Pillow Case Elephant Print Blue 16 x 16 NWT
US $4.99
2 THAI SILK THROW DECORATIVE PILLOW CASE COVERS CUSHION 304 16x16
2 THAI SILK THROW DECORATIVE PILLOW CASE COVERS CUSHION 304 16x16
US $8.99
 2 THAI SILK THROW DECORATIVE PILLOW CASE COVERS CUSHION 303 16x16
2 THAI SILK THROW DECORATIVE PILLOW CASE COVERS CUSHION 303 16x16
US $8.99
2 Silk Throw Couch Decorative Cushion Cover Thai Elephants RED 16x16 Pillows NEW
2 Silk Throw Couch Decorative Cushion Cover Thai Elephants RED 16x16 Pillows NEW
US $9.12
 Thai silk pillow case Sequin embroidery Thai elephants
Thai silk pillow case Sequin embroidery Thai elephants
US $15.95
2 THAI SILK Throw cushion pillow case cover RUST ORANGE
2 THAI SILK Throw cushion pillow case cover RUST ORANGE
US $8.99
 2 Pcs Thai Silk Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover Purple 18 Leaf Dots 1807
2 Pcs Thai Silk Throw Pillow Case Cushion Cover Purple 18 Leaf Dots 1807
US $2.99
1 pair 2 New Thai Silk Decorative Throw Cushion Covers Pillow Cases 16 in Green
1 pair 2 New Thai Silk Decorative Throw Cushion Covers Pillow Cases 16 in Green
US $15.83
 2 Thai Silk Decor Embroidery Pillow Cushion Cover Cases Floral R Gold
2 Thai Silk Decor Embroidery Pillow Cushion Cover Cases Floral R Gold
US $9.99
2 THAI SILK DECORATIVE CUSHION COVER THROW CLASPER DCL
2 THAI SILK DECORATIVE CUSHION COVER THROW CLASPER DCL
US $18.99
 2 Thai Silk Decorative Pillow cushion Throw Case Cream Ivory
2 Thai Silk Decorative Pillow cushion Throw Case Cream Ivory
US $18.99
2 THAI SILK Throw cushion pillow case cover GREEN
2 THAI SILK Throw cushion pillow case cover GREEN
US $6.99
 1 pair 2 Thai Silk Decorative Throw Cushion Covers Pillow Cases 16 In ORANGE RED
1 pair 2 Thai Silk Decorative Throw Cushion Covers Pillow Cases 16 In ORANGE RED
US $15.83
2 THAI SILK Throw cushion cover pillow case BROWN AI016
2 THAI SILK Throw cushion cover pillow case BROWN AI016
US $7.91
 2 Thai Silk Decor Pillow Cover Cushion Elephant Red New
2 Thai Silk Decor Pillow Cover Cushion Elephant Red New
US $17.99
Embroidered Thai Silk Pillow
Embroidered Thai Silk Pillow
US $9.99
 2 THAI SILK Throw cushion pillow case cover Pink
2 THAI SILK Throw cushion pillow case cover Pink
US $6.99
2 Thai Silk Decorative Pillow Covers Sofa Cases Solid
2 Thai Silk Decorative Pillow Covers Sofa Cases Solid
US $16.99

Find Out Different Types Of Silk Fabrics

Silk fabric is one of the most desired fabric both in home furnishings as well as clothing industry. Silk fabric has the natural luster and softness. This natural fabric is also one of the most durable fabrics that is made from silk fibers. Associated with luxury and style, silk fabric has its own style statement. Not only in past but today also silk is the symbol of richness, wealth and success.

It is also one of the strongest natural fabrics which has been proved that if we take steel filament of same diameter as that of silk fabric, steel filament will break early. Along with this it can also be dyed in all sorts of colors so perfect for any kind of use. Also its moisture absorbing capacity is great which makes it cool in summers and warm in winters.

What is a Silk Fabric?
Silk fabric is actually the protein fabric just like human hair. To produce silk fibers, silk worms are cultivated in large numbers. These silk worms made cocoon by eating leaves of mulberry trees. Before hatching of silk worm into moth the cocoons are soaked in hot water to produce filaments. These filaments are then spun to form silk fibers which are processed to silk fabric.

Different Types of Silk Fabric
Although you will find number of silk fabric but basically these are categorized into four major groups. These are

Mulberry Silk
Mulberry silk is the most popular of all categories of silk and produced by Bombyx mori L that completely feeds on the leaves of mulberry plant. Most of the commercial silk is made by this type of silk.

Tasar Silk
Mostly Tasar silk or Tussah silk is used to make home furnishing items. Tasar silk is made from the silk worm, Antheraea mylitta and instead of mulberry plant it is reared on Arjun and Asan plant. This silk is of copper color and less lustrous than the mulberry silk. Finer variety of tasar silk is produced by Antheraea proyeli J. which feeds on natural oak wood plant.

Muga Silk
Muga silk comes from Assam, India and produced by Antheraea assamensis silkworms which feed on the leaves of Sorn and Soalu plant.  This silk is golden yellow in color.

Eri Silk
To get Eri silk Philosamia ricini silkworms are reared on castor leaves. It is also called Endi or Errandi.

From these four basic categories of sil the other silk fabrics are made, which are:

  1. Chiffon
  2. China Silk
  3. Charmeuse
  4. Jauquard
  5. Noil
  6. Raw Silk
  7. Organza silk
  8. Cotton silk
  9. Crepe silk
  10. Bracade silk
  11. Taffeta silk
  12. Thai silk
  13. Satin silk
  14. Blended silk

About the Author

Rk Oberoi is associated with Fabrics Manufacturers and recommends http://www.fabrics-manufacturers.com for further reading & information on various fabrics that are used in textile industry, Fabrics manufacturers basically is an online B2B marketplace for fabric manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, sellers, exporters and importers.

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