Mulberry Silk Top | White Silk Fibre for Spinning & Blending
Ashford Mulberry Silk Top is one of the world's finest luxury fibres, prized for its exceptional softness, brilliant natural lustre and pure white colour. Produced by silkworms fed exclusively on mulberry leaves, Mulberry silk creates elegant, smooth yarns with remarkable strength and beauty.
With a fibre diameter of approximately 15 microns, its long continuous fibres draft effortlessly, making it a pleasure to spin. Naturally resistant to pilling and incredibly strong for its weight, Mulberry silk produces refined yarns with an unmatched silky finish.
Its pure white colour also makes it the perfect foundation for hand dyeing, producing vibrant, luminous colours. Whether spun alone or blended with wool, alpaca, mohair or other luxury fibres, Mulberry silk adds softness, strength and beautiful sheen to every project.
Quick overview:
✔️ 100% natural Mulberry silk
✔️ Pure white silk produced by mulberry-fed silkworms
✔️ Approximately 15 micron fibre diameter
✔️ Long fibres for effortless spinning
✔️ Ideal for spinning and fibre blending
✔️ Dyes beautifully
✔️ Available in 100 g and 1 kg
✔️ Ashford product
Why choose Mulberry silk?
Mulberry silk is considered the benchmark for cultivated silk. Its extraordinary softness, brilliant lustre and uniform white colour make it the preferred choice for luxury handspun yarns and vibrant hand-dyed projects.
- exceptional natural lustre
- luxuriously soft
- long fibres for smooth drafting
- strong and naturally resistant to pilling
- perfect for hand dyeing
- ideal for premium fibre blends
Perfect for hand spinning
Mulberry silk can be spun on its own into exceptionally smooth, lustrous yarns or blended with Merino, Polwarth, alpaca, mohair and other fibres to enhance softness, strength and elegant sheen.
Ideal for fibre blending
Its long staple and smooth texture blend beautifully during carding or fibre preparation.
- Merino wool
- Polwarth wool
- Alpaca
- Mohair
- Bamboo
- Lyocell
Specifications
- Brand: Ashford
- Material: 100% Mulberry Silk
- Colour: Natural White
- Fibre diameter: Approximately 15 microns
- Available sizes: 100 g and 1 kg
Why choose Mulberry silk over other silks?
| Feature | Mulberry Silk |
|---|---|
| Softness | ★★★★★ |
| Lustre | ★★★★★ |
| Strength | ★★★★★ |
| Ease of spinning | ★★★★★ |
| Dyeing | ★★★★★ |
Compared with Tussah silk, Mulberry silk is naturally whiter, more uniform and has a brighter, more refined lustre. It is the preferred choice for projects requiring brilliant colours, exceptional softness and an elegant finish.
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Our opinion
Mulberry silk is the ultimate luxury fibre for hand spinners. Its incredible softness, brilliant sheen and outstanding dyeing properties make it an exceptional choice for elegant handspun yarns and premium fibre blends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Mulberry silk and Tussah silk?
Mulberry silk is produced by silkworms fed exclusively on mulberry leaves. It is naturally white, finer in appearance and has a brighter lustre than naturally coloured Tussah silk.
Is Mulberry silk easy to spin?
Yes. Its long continuous fibres draft smoothly, making it one of the easiest luxury fibres to spin.
Can I dye Mulberry silk?
Absolutely. Its natural white colour produces vibrant, brilliant shades when dyed with dyes formulated for protein fibres.
What fibres blend well with Mulberry silk?
Mulberry silk blends beautifully with Merino, Polwarth, alpaca, mohair, bamboo and many other natural fibres, adding softness, strength and luxurious sheen.