Silk is a natural and biodegradable fiber, but its production has a larger environmental impact than other natural fabrics. For fabric with ... silk (sometimes called Tussar or Tussah silk ...

Silk has been one of nature’s most remarkable materials for thousands of years – but its story is far from over. In this video, we explore the future of silk, from bioengineered threads and ...

When I got close enough, I could see my reflection in these ‘mirrors’. I had chanced upon a Tussar Silk Moth (Antheraea paphia). These moths are part of a group called the Emperor Moths or ...

The biotech company started by making a spider silk replica in the lab and has since spun out its fabric range to include ... The company’s trademarked fiber, Brewed Protein, has been used ...

Jharkhand and Karnataka for silk yarn, which increased the cost of the fabric. Saxena said that but now it is expected to ensure local availability of tussar silk yarn and reduce production costs.

Similarly, in the traditional process, 5,000-7,000 silkworms lose their life in the making of a tussar silk saree. Handlooms, textiles and handicrafts department director Shovan Krishna Sahu said ...

Of around 132 tonne of silk produced in the country, tussar accounted for around 131 tonne and a significant share of it comes from Odisha. As many as 29 out of 30 districts are involved in ...

The state government has asked its forest department to promote tussar silk cultivation to provide livelihood options to tribals and reduce their dependence on forests. NAGPUR: The state ...