How we work
From mulberry trees to silk fabrics – our vertical integration ensures top quality at all production levels.
We strongly believe that the active involvement and transparent cooperation of all market players , farmer – reeling mill – twisting mill – dying&printing mill – brand, will lead to the sustainable success of all parties. This is how we work.
Mulberry Cultivation
Mulberry cultivation is the first important step in the silk production chain as mulberry leaves are the sole food source of the silk worm. With organic farming guidance from our technicians we defined master planning and standard planting instructions for our farmers. We also implemented organic insect management by using solar powered insect lamp and pheromone trap. This is creating a healthy micro-ecosystem in our fields and benefits the growth of our mulberry trees.
Silk Worm Rearing
With decades of experience in silkworm rearing, we have screened hundreds of silkworm egg varieties and found the best ones suitable for each region. We provide comprehensive service to our farmers, starting from hatching silkworm eggs, all the way to cocoon production. We also built modern silkworm rearing houses and let our farmers use them for free. Our cocoon quality is rated top grade and well above the level of our competitors.
Silk Reeling
Silk Twisting
Our twisting mills have more than 100 years of experience in the challenging world of silk twisting. The careful selection of the suitable raw silk and the cautious preparation is key for the high quality of twisted yarn. In order to achieve the best possible result for our customers we tend to use a high quality silk even if the final application would also allow a lower quality.
All our twisting mills are certified GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).
Yarn Dying
Our yarn dying mill Artefil has a long experience in the fascinating world of yarn dying. Besides silk Artefil can also dye other natural fibres such as cotton, linen, wool and cashmere. Furthermore Artefil is also an important R&D lab within our group and enables us to constantly develop innovative yarns in cooperation with our customers.
Artefil is certified GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).
Weaving
Our weaving mill in Zhejiang with integrated twisting process is one of the most experienced and modern weaving mills in China. The state-of-the-art machinery and the professional management ensures a constant premium quality and an excellent delivery performance. Besides the most important standard items our mill is also able to develop customized fabric innovations.
Our weaving mill is certified GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
Printing / Dying
Our sister company mill Fabric Lab Italy has is one of the most professional and dynamic growing converter in Italy. In close cooperation with our weaving, printing and dying mills Fabric Lab Italy is creating, developing and producing finished fabrics of highest quality.
Fabric Lab Italy is certified GOTS and GRS.
