Definition of Degummed Silk

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By boiling the silk in hot water, the gum (sericin) is removed from the yarn/fabric. By doing this, the lustre of the silk is enhanced. It is very lightweight.

Definition of Degummed Silk

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By boiling the silk in hot water, the gum (sericin) is removed from the yarn/fabric. By doing this, the lustre of the silk is enhanced. It is very lightweight.