The amount of usable silk from each cocoon is small. Around 500 silkworms or 80 kg of cocoons and 200kg of mulberry leaves are required to produce 1 kg of raw silk.
The amount of usable silk from each cocoon is small. Around 500 silkworms or 80 kg of cocoons and 200kg of mulberry leaves are required to produce 1 kg of raw silk.