CSR&TI conducts research on silkworms to develop colored silk
01 Aug '05
2 min read
While the initial results are promising, however, many obstacles are yet to be crossed, the report added.
The technology will help produce a natural organic fibre and permanent pigmentation which will not fade after washing or exposure to light and thus retaining original colours. The quality and price could be better than conventional silk. Efforts are also on to produce coloured cotton.
A few farms across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh tried to produce coloured cotton.
The result was a mixed hybrid. Even while there is demand for pure white cotton, the industry is still looking at a change in favour of coloured varieties.
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