Tussah Silk Roving
Natural Tussah silk roving with a softly textured character and gentle natural sheen. Tussah silk is a wild silk fibre produced by oak-feeding silk moths, whose cocoons yield the naturally warm honey and ivory tones typical of this fibre.
Unlike mulberry silk, Tussah cocoons are often collected only after the moth has naturally emerged. Because of this, the silk is frequently referred to as “vegetarian silk.” The emergence of the moth breaks the continuous filament, resulting in a shorter staple fibre that is spun or prepared as roving.
Tussah silk is slightly less smooth and glossy than mulberry silk, but it brings beautiful character, warmth and natural sheen to yarns and fibre blends. The fibre is also lighter and fluffier to the touch, making it very pleasant to spin and blend.
Suitable for
• Hand spinning
• Fibre blending
• Textile art and fibre work
• Adding sheen and texture to yarns
• Blending with wool, yak or other luxury fibres
Fibre Details
• 100% Tussah silk
• Wild silk from oak silk moth cocoons
• Soft sheen with slightly textured handle
• Shorter staple typical of wild silk fibres
Care
Hand wash finished items gently in lukewarm water and dry flat. Avoid strong agitation.
