At this time, the worms are moved to compartmentalized trays to which they will attach themselves to spin the cocoons. The cocoons are then removed and boiled in water for the reeling of the filament. The correct water temperature is essential to facilitate the releasing of the filament for the reeling. Multiple filaments are reeled into a single strand, later to be rewound into skeins and sorted by grades for weight and texture. Prior to the dyeing process, the gum sericin covering the filament is removed by boiling the skein in an alkali solution.
Silk is considered the finest medium for color dyes.
It absorbs colors more readily and achieves a brighter hue than other fibers. Colors From Nature Nature provides an abundance of colors. Dyes can be extracted from flowers, fruits, seeds, barks and the roots of many plants and trees. These natural materials are then processed and mixed to achieve a wide palate of colors from subtle natural hues to the bright, bold and vibrant. Natural dyes are both organic and eco-friendly.