Nanchong Silk [Sichuan Nanchong Specialty]

What is Nanchong silk? Authentic Sichuan Nanchong specialty: Nanchong silk

Content summary:Do you want to know what Nanchong silk is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Nanchong, Sichuan Province - Nanchong Silk. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Nanchong Silk. The full text takes about 8 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Nanchong Silk and the product characteristics of Nanchong Silk? How did the history of Nanchong silk come about? The production method of Nanchong silk, etc

Basic Introduction to Nanchong Silk

Nanchong Silk is one of the traditional silk weaving crafts of the Han ethnic group, named after its production in Nanchong City, Sichuan Province. Nanchong is located in the northeast of the Sichuan Basin and in the middle reaches of the Jialing River. The terrain is mainly hilly, the climate is mild, and the rainfall is abundant. It is suitable for planting mulberry trees and raising silkworms, with a history of more than 3000 years of sericulture. It is known as the "cultural destination of Bashu" and the "silk capital of Qin and Han Dynasties". In April 2005, it was awarded the title of "China Silk Capital" by the China Silk Association. On March 13, 2012, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for Nanchong silk

(1) Colored silk: less knots, good consistency in luster; The surface of the fabric is smooth, with less scattering, uniform color, soft touch, good elasticity, and plain weave fabric is not easy to wrinkle

① Textiles: plain weave, warp and weft untwisted or weakly twisted, using raw silk or semi color weaving technology, with dense weaving patterns, flat and straight silk surface, uniform luster, and smooth hand feel

② Silk: plain weave or plain weave variation, tight warp and weft weaving points, smooth silk surface, and uniform color

③ Satin type: satin weave, clear patterns, soft color light, smooth and bright

④ Crepe type: plain weave or plain weave variation organization, warp and weft are strengthened separately or simultaneously, highly elastic, and the silk surface presents a clear and stable crepe effect

In the Yuan Dynasty, Kublai Khan's policy of "agriculture and mulberry as the foundation of the country" played a positive role in the development of silk in Nanchong. However, due to the chaos of war, the silk industry in Nanchong tended to stagnate and decline

The production method of Nanchong silk

1 Dyeing: The process flow is as follows: color card sampling → pre-treatment of raw silk → selection and configuration of dyes → determination of process parameters → dyeing → water washing → fixation → water washing → rolling water → drying

2. Printing: The process flow is: color design → black and white draft → photosensitive plate making → color matching → modulation of printing ink → printing → post finishing