Tussar silk (also called Tasar) is a wild silk variety with distinctive golden-tan natural colour and pronounced slub texture. Sourced from Bhagalpur (Bihar) and Jharkhand. Increasingly popular for eco-positioning and heritage-craft retail.
Tussar vs Mulberry Silk
- Colour: Tussar has natural golden-tan (no dyeing needed for signature look); Mulberry is white and requires dyeing
- Texture: Tussar has natural slub texture; Mulberry is smooth
- Sustainability: Tussar cocoons naturally moult (Ahimsa/non-violent silk possible); Mulberry traditionally involves killing the silkworm
- Price: Tussar $8–15/m; Mulberry $10–20/m for equivalent momme
Product Applications
- Traditional-look silk scarves
- Eco-positioned "wild silk" luxury scarves
- Blended with cotton for softer hand
- Painted / block-printed Tussar
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India)
- Plain Tussar silk scarf (70×200cm) — 200 pcs, $14–22 per piece
- Block-printed Tussar scarf — 200 pcs, $18–28 per piece
- Hand-embroidered Tussar scarf — 100 pcs, $32–52 per piece
- Tussar-cotton blend scarf — 200 pcs, $10–16 per piece
Certifications
- Silk Mark (India origin)
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- Ahimsa silk certification available
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard MOQ for scarf programmes from India?
For most scarf categories the practical MOQ is 200 pieces per colour per design. Cashmere and silk programmes often accept 100 pieces at premium pricing. Custom jacquard weaving typically requires 500 pieces minimum to amortise loom setup. Print-based programmes (digital, block-print) can go as low as 50 pieces for silk digital print due to zero setup cost per additional colour.
How long does it take from sample approval to bulk delivery?
Standard scarf production runs 30–45 days after PPS (pre-production sample) approval. Add 3–4 weeks for sample development (typically 2–3 sample rounds), and 18–35 days for sea freight depending on destination. Total order-to-delivery for a first-time programme: 12–16 weeks. Repeat orders without specification change compress to 6–8 weeks.
What certifications should I demand for scarves imported into the EU?
Mandatory: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (Class I for skin contact). For organic-marketed products: GOTS Transaction Certificate per shipment. For recycled fibre claims: GRS or RCS certificate. For wool-origin claims: RWS chain-of-custody. Also request independent fibre composition test per lot — mis-declared fibre content is one of the most common commercial disputes.
Can you produce scarves in specific Pantone colours?
Yes — Pantone-matched dye programmes are standard. Custom colour development takes 10–14 days and typically requires a 300-metre or 200-piece minimum per colour. Colour matches to Pantone reference are approved via physical strike-off on the specified substrate before bulk production begins. Colour drift between substrates (silk vs cotton) is normal — approve per fabric.
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