J. Prabhu et al., PARTIAL DEGUMMING OF RAW MULBERRY SILK - A NOVEL-APPROACH IN ACHIEVING QUALITY AND ECONOMICS IN DYEING, Journal of the Society of Dyers and Colourists, 111(7-8), 1995, pp. 245-247
Optimum conditions for the partial degumming of silk yarn with soap an
d sulphuric acid (20%) are presented. The purpose of the study was to
achieve an economical partial degumming process capable of yielding si
lk suitable for weaving of fabric with the required amount of stiffnes
s. The colour strength of partially degummed silk was observed to impr
ove, without affecting the wash fastness characteristics.