Cocoon - A pupal casing made by moth caterpillars and other insect larvae.
Fleece - The woollen coat of a domestic sheep or long-haired goat.
Silk moth - The silkworm of the mulberry tree.
Silkworm - The female silk moth lays eggs, from which hatch larvae which are called caterpillars or silkworms.
Fabric - A material that is woven from fibres, natural or artificial, and is used for making dresses, curtains, etc., is called fabric.
Mohair - Mohair is very similar to wool in chemical composition but differs from wool in that it has a much smoother surface. It is obtained from the Angora goat.
Shearing - The process of removal of fur from the coat of an animal is called shearing.
Scouring - The process of removing dirt, dust, and grease from the sheared hair is called scouring.
Sericulture - Rearing of silkworms for silk production is called sericulture.
Filature - The process of taking out filaments from the cocoons is called filature.
Reeling - The process of taking out threads from the cocoon for use as silk is called reeling the silk.
