Tussah Silk (26 μm)

One of our best sellers! Shepherd Textiles Tussah Silk Roving is a gorgeous, high-luster fiber harvested from the cocoons of tussar silk moths. Unlike mulberry silk moths, which have been domesticated and selectively bred for thousands of years, tussar moths still retain their wild form and produce strong, durable silk. Our Tussah Silk Roving is the lightest, fluffiest tussah silk sliver we’ve ever found. With a staple length of 5” and a light, open texture, it is perfect for spinning. Our natural white tussah silk is also popular with soap-makers—a few pinches dissolved in lye and added to homemade soap will give it a luxurious, silky feel. Try this fiber and experience just how soft wild silk can be.