Tussah (Wild) Silk Warp — 6-Ply, Nm 70/3×2
This warp-grade tussah silk (often called vegetarian/peace silk) is built from six twisted strands for a yarn that’s delicate in hand yet reliably strong under tension. It dresses cleanly on the loom and doubles beautifully as a fine sewing/embellishment thread for fibre projects.
Cone only: due to its fineness, this silk cannot be wound into centre-pull balls.
Lengths & format
Why weavers love it
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Strong, smooth warp with tidy sheds
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Gorgeous silk lustre & drape in the finished cloth
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Excellent for supplementary warp/weft, fine fabrics and detail work
Suggested uses
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Fine scarves, shawls, veils & heirloom cloth
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Supplemental warp, leno/lace effects
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Sewing/embellishment (hand or machine; use fine needle)
Working tips
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Keep tension even; wind warps carefully to avoid twist loss
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Use a fine reed/sett and sample to dial in beat & finish
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For sewing/embellishment, shorten stitch length and use a sharp microtex or silk needle
In a nutshell
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Fibre: 100% tussah silk (wild/“vegetarian” silk)
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Count: Nm 70/3×2 (6-ply, two ends of 70/3 folded)
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Lengths: 100 g ≈ 1,166 m / 1,275 yds; 250 g ≈ 2,915 m / 3,187 yds
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Origin: Silk from China
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Processing: Spun in Mongolia
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Shade: Natural tussah (golden-beige), undyed
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Format: 250 g cone only
Care
Hand wash cool with pH-neutral detergent; minimal agitation. Roll in towel, dry flat. Press on low silk setting with a press cloth.
