Silk production entirely depends on the moth which has been chosen. So healthy silkworms are selected for breeding. Then eggs are produced and taken care of until it is hatched. These hatched larvae are fed with mulberry Tree leaves. They grow and start to spin a cocoon around them by moving back and forth. The worm spins a double strand of fiber and constructs a symmetrical wall around itself. The wall is made up of fibroin which is held together by sericin (sericin is a soluble gum). Then it produces raw silk called – Bave. Now the life of the worm inside the cocoon is ended by the process of “stoving” – cocoons are heated in hot water. A certain number of cocoons are preserved so that they can be used for breeding. In the process of FILATURE – the cocoons are separated based on their size and color. The cocoons are processed to silk thread by loosening up the sericin. This gum facilitates the filaments to form silk thread. Then the cocoons are brushed and this is woven/knit into fabric/spun into yarn ..
Types of Silk
There are various types of silk, which include: -Silk thread -Silk fabric -Silk ribbon -Silk thread and fabric mix -Silk yarn
Before anything else, let’s discuss Veganism. It’s a movement that seeks to abolish all forms of animal cruelty.
What is ‘Veganism ‘?
- Vegans who do not eat any animal products, including eggs and dairy.
- Vegans who only eat plant-based foods, which excludes all animal products, including eggs and dairy.
- Vegans who consume animal products but only those that have been specifically excluded from their vegan diet, such as honey and leather.
- Vegans who consume both plant-based and animal-based foods, but only those that have been specifically excluded from their vegan diet, such as honey and leather. ..
Veganism is a lifestyle that excludes the use of all animal products. This can include everything from eating to clothing and cosmetics. Now, when it comes to clothing, we are exploiting animals for our own purposes. The best examples are silk, wool, leather, etc. ..
Making of Vegan silk
There are two types of vegan silk : The first type is made from plant-based materials such as cotton, hemp, and bamboo. It is soft and has a natural sheen. The second type is made from animal-based materials such as leather, wool, and rabbit fur. It is harder and has a more artificial sheen.
The Banana silk – A Vegan Silk
Banana fiber is a high-quality, environmentally friendly, affordable fabric that can be used for summerwear, basket weaving, and handbag making.
The Peace silk (Ahimsa silk)
This silk is made out of a cocoon. Then why is it named “the peace silk”? The answer is – we don’t kill the moth inside the cocoon. We leave the moth to go out of the cocoon so that we are using only the fibroin, not the moth’s life. It is completely free of animal exploitation. It also has very good human-friendly properties. The cocoon is carefully cut without affecting the moth, of course, it is done manually. As we are allowing the moth to grow completely, this silk-making process takes a longer time. Mostly wild moths (Bombyx mandarin, the wild moth) are used for this silk making.
Conclusion -Why Vegan silk?
We know that veganism is the best way to keep the world out of tyranny and violence. Not only will this teach the next generation to be happy and content without harming others, it will also help us avoid becoming a slave to our own desires. Let us encourage people to become Human with human qualities, and let us encourage peace within ourselves and society.
