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| ''' Promote the use of wild or “Tussah” silk.''' || • Wild silk doesn’t require the chrysalis to be killed.<br /> • Wild silk provides a year round income for tribal people in India and some areas of China.[4] || • Due to the shorter (less prized) fibre length, wild/Tussah silk is less expensive than domesticated silk. <br />• Tussah silk fabrics have a coarser texture and are typically stiffer and heavier than domesticated silk.<br /> •WildWild/Tussah silk is available in small quantities.
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| ''' Promote the use of Ahimsa silk.[9]''' || • Cultivated in India and doesn’t require the chrysalis to be killed.<br /> • The fibres are spun into “slubby threads” instead of reeled.<br /> • The quality of Ahimsa silk is softer and finer in comparison to regular silk and has a pearl matte natural finish. || • More costly than regular silk due to its laborious process of spinning the many pieces of yarn into one continuous thread.<br /> • Not all slubby silks are Ahimsa silk.<br /> • Manufacturers often label these slubby silks as Dupioni or shantung, and claim they are Ahimsa silk. This should be substantiated with documentation.
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| ''' Promote the use of Organic silk.''' || • Since pesticides are rarely used on silk fibre production (this would kill the silk worm), the main benefit of organic certification is using organically cultivated mulberry bushes.<br /> • Organic cultivation has wide ranging benefits for the surrounding ecosystem. || • Organic silk is available in small quantities and carries a price premium.<br /> • Certification of organic silk must be in place by an internationally recognized certification agency accredited by International Federation of Agriculture Movements (IFOAM).
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| ''' Promote the use of Fairtrade silk.''' || Ensures the proper treatment of workers. || Fairtrade silk products are less available then conventional silk. Does not necessarily mean “organic.”
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| ''' Blend silk with organic cotton, organic wool, organic linen, etc.''' || • Brings a “luxury” element to the product and commands a higher retail price.<br/> • Blending with a washable fibre reduces the impact of consumer care/dry-cleaning ||
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