Raw Silk Skein - 50g
Silk Fibre with Natural Sericin
A skein of raw silk fibre with the natural sericin still present. Unlike fully processed silk fibres, this silk retains its natural gum, giving the strand a firmer, slightly crisp handle.
The fibre is extremely strong and fine and comes as a continuous strand. Raw silk like this is traditionally used by experienced spinners and weavers who enjoy working with silk in its more natural state.
Because the sericin remains on the fibre, the silk feels slightly tougher than degummed silk but offers excellent strength and durability.
If desired, the fibre can be degummed during finishing to soften the silk and reveal its full softness and sheen.
Suitable for
• Hand spinning
• Weaving fine silk yarns
• Experimental spinning techniques
• Textile art and fibre exploration
• Degumming experiments
Best suited to experienced spinners and weavers due to the fine continuous strand.
Fibre Details
• 100% raw silk
• Sericin present
• Extremely fine continuous strand
• Natural off-white colour
• Weight: approx. 50 g skein
Care
Raw silk may be degummed to soften the fibre. Finished textiles should be hand washed gently and dried flat.
