Question

what is the process of separating silk fibers from cocoons..??​

Answer 1

This process is called reeling the silk

Answer 2

The process of separating silk fibers from cocoons is called the reeling of silk.

• The whole procedure, from collecting the cocoons to finally spinning them into silk thread is called silk reeling.
• Here, the silk fibers are separated from cocoons in various ways.
• The cocoon is detached from the silk fiber either by boiling them or exposing them to steam.
• Then the silk fibers are spun into silk threads using different kinds of reeling devices.