1889. Floss Silk

Floss silk consists of several filaments of untwisted silk sufficient to make a strand of silk. It is used for working on the surface of wool stitches to heighten the effect and give brilliancy.

1890. Tusseh Silk

Tusseh silk or, as some term it, "Tussore," is spun from the silk of the perforated cocoon of the tusseh-moth. This silk is seldom dyed, being the natural colour of the cocoon, which cannot be satisfactorily extracted; nor will it absorb dye perfectly.

1891. Embroidery Silk

Embroidery silk is bright and lustrous, and composed of two rather loosely twisted large threads.

Sadler's Silk

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