Mulberry Silk Roving
Fine Cultivated Silk with Beautiful Lustre
Natural mulberry silk roving with exceptional shine and softness. Mulberry silk, also known as Bombyx silk, comes from the domesticated silk moth (Bombyx mori), which feeds exclusively on mulberry leaves.
This cultivated silk fibre is known for its smooth texture, strength and luminous sheen. Compared with wild silks such as Tussah, mulberry silk is finer, softer and more uniform in colour.
Mulberry silk cocoons are typically processed before the moth emerges in order to preserve the long continuous silk filament. This is why the fibre is often referred to as cultivated silk.
The fibre is naturally very white and takes dye beautifully, making it ideal for creating bright or subtle colours.
Suitable for
• Hand spinning
• Fibre blending
• Wet felting surface decoration
• Needle felting embellishment
• Dyeing projects
• Textile art and fibre work
When incorporated into wool during felting, silk adds beautiful sheen, texture and strength to the finished fabric.
Fibre Details
• 100% mulberry silk (Bombyx silk)
• Fibre fineness approx. 10–13 microns
• Natural white colour
• Combed roving preparation
• Excellent dye affinity
Care
Hand wash finished items gently in lukewarm water and dry flat. Avoid strong agitation.