Silk FAQs
What is silk?
Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of
which can be woven into textiles. The yarns
produced from the process of sericulture are used
to weave a variety of textiles. The fabric has a
shimmering appearance, though has interrupting
patterns of weave due to its natural fiber.
What are the qualities of
Silk?
Silk lets your skin breath, hypo allergic,
antibacterial, antifungal and good in any
climate.
How to differentiate between fake and
original silk?
Natural silk comes from silk worms, while
artificial silk is a synthetic material. Natural
silk has a beautiful sheen to it. Real silk is
made by cultivating silk worms that feed on
mulberry leaves, artificial silk is made from
cellulose fiber and mixture of materials like
rayon. The impact which printing of pattern has on
the fabric is a key difference between the two.
What is chanderi silk?
Chanderi is a traditional ethnic fabric
characterized by its lightweight, sheer texture
and fine luxurious feel. The fabric borrowed its
name from the small town Chanderi in Madhya
Pradesh where traditional weavers practice the art
of producing textured sarees in cotton and silk
decorated with fine zari work.
What are silk cotton fabrics?
Silk/cotton fabric is a blend of both fibers,
combining positive characteristics of each into a
single textile. A lightweight, silky and
comfortable weave, silk cotton fabric has a soft
hand-feel and a sturdy, silken drape, along with a
versatility that makes it suitable for an extended
variety of wrap uses.
What is raw silk?
Raw silk is typically a short fiber silk recycled
from spinning silk. In the production of mulberry
silk only a certain middle section of the cocoon
can be unreeled for spinning silk. The waste silk
is the raw silk and it has a smooth feel with some
bumps and a low luster.
What is block print?
Block print is method used to print text, images,
or patterns through wooden carved.
What is the process of digital
printing?
Digital textile printing is a process of
transferring a design onto fabric using a
large-format inkjet printer.
How do I take care for silk
fabrics?
• Dry clean
• Hand wash with cold
water in mild detergent.
• Do not bleach.