Question

The process of taking out thread from the cocoon for the use of silk is called the

Answer 1

Answer:

The process of taking out threads from the cocoon for use as silk is called ________ The process of taking out threads from the cocoon for use as silk is called reeling the silk. Reeling is done in special machines, which unwind the threads or fibres of silk from the cocoon.

Answer 2

Answer:

Reeling is the process of taking out thread from the cocoon for the use of silk.

Explanation:

Reeling is the process that is carried out by special machines like conveyor type of machine or now used automatic reeling machine.

• These machines are used to unwind the silk fibers or the threads from the cocoon.

• First, a group of cocoons is cooked in a hot water bath and their filaments are unwinded collectively at one end and on the other end, the filaments or threads are winded on a moving reel.
• Silk fibers are then transformed into silk threads used in making of silk fabrics like silk sarees etc.