As per BIS (Bureau of Indian Standard) the following definitions will apply. Please note that composition of only ground fabric or base fabric will be considered.
1. Pure Silk
If the content of silk in the fabric is more than or equal to 95% then it is termed as pure silk.
2. Blended Silk
If the content of silk in the fabric is more than or equal to 50% then it is termed as blended silk. A tolerance of +-3% is allowed on the declared content.
3. Part Silk
If the content of silk in the fabric is more than or equal to 20% then it is termed as part silk. A tolerance of +- 3% is permitted.
As per BIS, a silk fabric to be marked with the following information among others:
a. Name of the fabric eg. chiffon, crepe etc.
b. Blend composition e.g. pure silk, blended silk or part silk
c. variety of silk eg. mulberry, eri, muga or tussar
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1. Pure Silk
If the content of silk in the fabric is more than or equal to 95% then it is termed as pure silk.
2. Blended Silk
If the content of silk in the fabric is more than or equal to 50% then it is termed as blended silk. A tolerance of +-3% is allowed on the declared content.
3. Part Silk
If the content of silk in the fabric is more than or equal to 20% then it is termed as part silk. A tolerance of +- 3% is permitted.
As per BIS, a silk fabric to be marked with the following information among others:
a. Name of the fabric eg. chiffon, crepe etc.
b. Blend composition e.g. pure silk, blended silk or part silk
c. variety of silk eg. mulberry, eri, muga or tussar
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