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Silks are produced by several other insects, but only the silk of moth caterpillars has been used for textile manufacture. Silk moths lay eggs on specially prepared paper. The eggs hatch and the caterpillars (silkworms) are fed fresh mulberry leaves.

Amazing Process of Silk-making

After about 35 days and 4 moltings, the caterpillars are 10,000 times heavier than when hatched, and are ready to begin spinning a cocoon. A straw frame is placed over the tray of caterpillars,

Amazing Process of Silk-making