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china silk fabric

China silk fabric has an interesting history that dates back at least 5,000 years. This began in China many thousands of years ago when the first silk was produced. The story of silk began over 4,000 years ago (It was actually that long?) with the discovery by Empress Leizu - wife to an emperor - who found a silkworm cocoon fell in her cup as she drank tea. She was fascinated by the soft, shiny cocoon and pulled it through a small opening to find what we now refer as silk. After this astonishing discovery, silk made its way into China and became extremely valuable as people in China gave it the same importance given to money.

China originally developed labor-intensive techniques for producing silk. The story begins with the rearing of silkworms that thrive on mulberry leaves. After which, the mature silkworms are allowed to cocoon during that process they twist a single strand of silk around itself could measure up to an unbelievable 900 meters long. The cocoons are boiled to extract the silk threads, and then rinsed and degummed (have sericin removed). During this step, the silk is boiled in hot soapy water to remove impurities and guarantee that high-quality raw material. After being degummed, the silk is dyed in countless colors and then it goes through a laborious stretching process that gives to fabric ideal width required length of raw material.

Introduction to China Silk Fabric

China silk fabric is known to be one of the best fabrics ever because it has a really good texture which inside contains fine qualitative and some level of soft material as well. It is a lightweight, breathable product which can be adapted to warmer climates and its hypoallergenic nature makes it perfect for those with sensitive skin or allergies. In addition, the adaptability of silk comes first to life in its capacity for dyed varieties: rich colors and complex patterns represent a versatile material that can be used from various garments to an entire range home-grown decoration pieces or accessories.

Why choose Suzhou Esa Silk china silk fabric?

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