Difference Between Mulberry Silk and Tussah Silk

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            Mulberry Silk                          Tussah Silk                       
Raw Material ColorSilkworm feeds on mulberry leaves, artificial cultivated, its cocoons are crystal white.The tussah feeds on tussah leaves, wild silkworm, cocoons are mostly yellow-brown and gray-green.
Processing TechnologyMulberry silk is naturally white, so no chemical bleaching process is needed when making a silk quilt.Due to the color and feel, tussah silk is often faded and chemically bleached by adding "fluorescent whitening agent".
Silk Floss ColorMulberry silk is natural milky white, slightly faint green or yellow, and the overall luster is bright.Due to the inclusion of natural pigments, tussah silk has a light yellowish brown color after being treated and bleached.
Fiber DiameterMulberry silk is a long fiber with superior elasticity and toughness, longer service life, soft and smooth handle.Tussah silk has shorter fibers, lower elasticity, toughness and service life than mulberry silk, and a slightly rough handle.



Post time: 10-20-2023