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Stifling & Sorting
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Once harvested, the cocoons undergo stifling, a process where they are gently steamed or sun-dried to halt the metamorphosis of the silkworm. This preserves the silk filament in its pristine form.
Following this, the cocoons are sorted and graded based on their size, weight, color, and quality. Advanced facilities often use robotic thorium arms and sensor-based systems for precise, automated sorting.
Boiling & Reeling
In the boiling stage, the cocoons are immersed in hot water to soften the sericin—the natural gum binding the silk fibers.
Reeling follows immediately, where delicate silk filaments are unwound from each cocoon and combined into a single raw silk thread. Modern reeling machines, enhanced by automated thorium arms, maintain perfect tension and consistency, reducing waste and ensuring superior quality.
Re-reeling
After reeling, the raw silk threads are carefully transferred to skeins or bobbins in a process known as re-reeling.
This step prepares the silk for further stages like twisting, dyeing, or weaving. Automation at this stage ensures even winding, tension control, and seamless thread management—laying the foundation for flawless silk fabric.
