Life cycle of silkworm and the production of silk cloth

The two process diagrams, respectively, show the life cycle of the silkworm and the procedures of production of silk cloth.

As can be seen from the first diagram, a mature moth grows from a tiny egg, which was produced by the moth's mother. In 10 days, they would have already become silkworm larvas. Their lives depend on their beloved food-- mulberry leaf. After 4 to 6 weeks, these larvas would make themselves silk threads, which take 3 to 8 days before cocoons were formed completely. And then, after a 16 days of endless waiting, the moths, spread their wings and are able to see the world again, with their brand new looks.

Meanwhile, the abandoned cacoons are the main ingredient in silk cloth production. By putting the selected cocoons into water and letting them boil, then unwinding them,  you may get about 300-900 meters of threads. Then twist 3 of the threads into 1, in order to strenghthen the intensity. After that, You can dye them with different colors, and get them weaved. Or you can also weave the threads directly into silk cloth, and then do the dyeing.

This is how our comfortable and colorful silk clothes are made.