Muga Silk Fabric And Muga Spun Silk Yarn

Muga produced by an endemic species whose botanical name Antherea Assama Westwood caterpillar feeds on leaves of the som(Machilus Bombycine)and Soalu trees(Litsaea Polyantha). This species of multivoltine silk worm is semi domesticated. A wild polygeous caterpillar reared outdoors it produces the exoticOrganic, natural, resilient and strongest natural fibre, muga. A luxurious fabric known for its sheer brilliant natural luster is a staple of international trade for this land. Its value and demand in the silk world market is well known. The queen of silk spells luxury, elegance, sophistication, class, comfort and timelessness. Native of Assam is not produced anywhere in the world.PROPERTIESNaturally rich hand woven golden colour which has the quality of appearing like spun goldTexture is glossy, lustrous and sheen is enhanced due to its natural lustreDurability up to a period of fifty years and above is a known fact. As the fabric ages its golden luster increases. Garments made of muga outlasts other fibres. It is the strongest natural fibreEco-friendly hand woven textile due to non-usage of chemicals. Hence its golden sheen and soft texture is retained.Muga has resilience for any shape. According to preference it can attain either a fine texture by simple dry ironing from a damp state or a crushed crepe look leaving it unironed Washing the fabric frequently with a mild washing material does not harm the silk. In fact with very wash the quality of muga gets finer and softer.Embroidery of any kind of any thread can be applied on mugaNatural golden colour of muga silk fabric and yarn needs no dye to enhance its exquisite beauty. Nevertheless it is dye friendly.SCIENTIFIC PROPERTIES30% moisture regain and absorbing capacity which is better than other silksStain free fabric.Experiments conducted on the ultra violet filtering properties of muga silk and Scientifically tested has proved that muga silk fabric absorbs 85.08% of the harmful ultra violet rays in sunlight. An excellent sunshield protection for the skin.USESFashion accessories such as hats, caps, scarfs, wraps, stoles (etc)Apparel applications, quilting, garments, bridal wear (etc)Furnishinings for both modern and traditional interiorsDrapes and decorWorks of art and HandicraftsUmbrellas, tents (etc)Muga spun silk yarn ideal for hand knitting