Dried Cocoons Production Cost Reports

Dried Cocoons production cost report provides a comprehensive analysis and know-how for setting up a Dried Cocoons production plant. The study covers all the requisite aspects that one needs to know for the production of Dried Cocoons. This includes manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure requirements, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, etc.

A cocoon is a silky web envelope that protects and covers several insect larvae, such as Caterpillars, that develop inside the cocoon and transform into butterflies. The cocoon is made by many types of insects, including leeches, moths, earthworms, and Turbellaria.

In another case, a few of the spiders spin this fibrous mass to safeguard their eggs, as it serves as a camouflage and protective layer for the chrysalis.  The process of drying the cocoon or cocoon stifling is carried out to boost its quality, improve the condition for reeling, and protect against any type of damage that may be caused due to storage.

Dried Cocoons can be formed by processes like sun drying, steam stifling, hot air drying, and drying chamber, or by using a fan and/or heater. Different cocoon silks differ in terms of quality and also have an impact on the processing. Dried cocoons can be distinguished by carrying out tests like cohesive property, cleanliness, and structural analysis etc.

The CV value is 0.131093 for dry cocoon silk, and its cohesive property is 102. the cleanliness and clean inspection value of dry cocoon silk are 93.85 and 98.6 higher compared to the fresh counterpart. The dry cocoon silk's breaking strength and extension at break are 6.315±1.104 cN/dtex and 29.67±7.54%.

Silk is produced using dried cocoons of silkworms which are boiled in the water killing the pupae inside and producing loose silk fibres that are spun into threads. These threads are then used for making several kinds of clothing, textile etc., which is driving the market growth. Furthermore, dried cocoons are used in cosmetics as an exfoliating agent owing to their fibrous texture, which gently scrubs away dead skin cells and impurities.

Other uses of the cocoons include as a protein source in animal feed, mainly for fish and poultry; as a traditional medicine to treat different ailments, like coughs and respiratory problems; in art and craft projects to make jewellery, decorative items, and even clothing; and as a natural fertilizer for plants in gardening since its rich in nitrogen and other nutrients.