Looking for Tussar, I came across several other interesting features. Some of these are as follows:
1. China exports two types of Tussar Silks: 33/37 D Water reeled and 70 D Dry Reeled Silk. I am just wondering if the "China" that is 50/70 quality that we use in India is dry reeled always.
2. There are 7 grades of quality of Tussar Exported by China, 4A, 3A, 2A, A, B, C and Off grade.
3. The standard moisture regain of Tussar Silk is 10% and density is 1.58 to 1.63 gms/cm3.
4. Elongation at break of water reeled tussar is 23% and dry reeled tussar is 16%.
5. China tussar is different from Indian ( Tropical ) tussar due to the fact the China Tussar the species of the worm is different and fed on "Oak Leaves" ( Also done in Himalyan Regions of the country). Whereas in India it is fed on "Arjun" and "Aasan" leaves.
6. 8 is the usual number of cocoon filaments to form a single thread. The normal size of the thread produced is 30-35 deniers.
7.Tussar silk is the primary kind in the silk which lustrous,bright,soft handfeel,it has highest wear resistance in the natural faric. The Acid & Alkali Resistance of tussah silk is better than mulberry silk.
However I could not find out how they do dry reeling of tussar. Would require your inputs.
And yes, I found the Tussar process practiced in Bihar, Bhagalpur. You can click here to find out more.
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1. China exports two types of Tussar Silks: 33/37 D Water reeled and 70 D Dry Reeled Silk. I am just wondering if the "China" that is 50/70 quality that we use in India is dry reeled always.
2. There are 7 grades of quality of Tussar Exported by China, 4A, 3A, 2A, A, B, C and Off grade.
3. The standard moisture regain of Tussar Silk is 10% and density is 1.58 to 1.63 gms/cm3.
4. Elongation at break of water reeled tussar is 23% and dry reeled tussar is 16%.
5. China tussar is different from Indian ( Tropical ) tussar due to the fact the China Tussar the species of the worm is different and fed on "Oak Leaves" ( Also done in Himalyan Regions of the country). Whereas in India it is fed on "Arjun" and "Aasan" leaves.
6. 8 is the usual number of cocoon filaments to form a single thread. The normal size of the thread produced is 30-35 deniers.
7.Tussar silk is the primary kind in the silk which lustrous,bright,soft handfeel,it has highest wear resistance in the natural faric. The Acid & Alkali Resistance of tussah silk is better than mulberry silk.
However I could not find out how they do dry reeling of tussar. Would require your inputs.
And yes, I found the Tussar process practiced in Bihar, Bhagalpur. You can click here to find out more.
Now that you've finished reading this post, what are you going to do? You should join the Forum.
