120s/2 Mulberry Silk Yarn (Dyed) — Two-Ply Silk Cone Yarn

120s/2 Mulberry Silk Yarn for Fine-Gauge Knitting

120s/2 mulberry silk yarn is a fine two-ply yarn for lightweight knitted fabrics. We use 100% mulberry spun silk. We apply a medium twist and supply the yarn on cones. This construction suits spring and summer knitwear that needs low bulk, a soft hand and a clean surface.

Your knitting room needs more than a soft yarn. Fine silk must pass through guides and feeders without losing cohesion. It must keep an even appearance after knitting and finishing. The two plies help the yarn hold together during feeding. Medium twist controls loose fibers without making the yarn unnecessarily firm.

We supply 120s/2 mulberry silk yarn in natural white, bleached white and dyed colors. We also develop custom shades against an approved color reference. The minimum order starts at 1 kg per color. You can test the yarn, shade and finished fabric before you plan a larger run.

120s/2 Mulberry Silk Yarn Technical Specifications

Why 120s/2 Mulberry Silk Yarn Runs Better Than a Fine Single Yarn

A fine single yarn can lose cohesion at guides, feeders or worn machine parts. Plying combines two strands and gives 120s/2 mulberry silk yarn a more controlled structure. The two plies share the working load. They also reduce the effect of a weak point in one component strand. This does not replace correct machine settings, but it gives your knitting team a better base for production.

Fine-Gauge Knitting with 120s/2 Mulberry Silk Yarn

120s/2 mulberry silk yarn works best when the yarn path stays clean, smooth and stable. Start a new trial at a controlled speed. Keep the feeding tension low and consistent. Check guides, eyelets, feeders and needles for burrs before loading the yarn. A damaged contact point can abrade fine silk and cause repeated breaks in the same position.

• Use cones from one production lot for each trial panel.
• Clean the complete yarn path before loading silk.
• Measure feeder tension instead of relying only on operator feel.
• Start below normal production speed and increase it in controlled steps.
• Record stitch length, take-down, speed, tension and break rate.
• Inspect the first fabric section before running the full quantity.
• Finish the sample with the same process planned for bulk fabric.

Use 30 gauge as the first trial setting for fine knitting. Do not treat it as a fixed machine recipe. Needle condition, feeder design, stitch structure and fabric density still affect performance. Run at least one cone trial on the intended machine. Use the result to set the operating range for bulk production.

Do not raise yarn tension simply to stop unstable feeding. Higher tension can create more breaks and uneven loops. Trace the cause first. Check the contact point, cone unwinding, feeder alignment and needle condition. This approach protects both yarn and machine efficiency.

Fabric Uses for 120s/2 Mulberry Silk Yarn

120s/2 mulberry silk yarn suits lightweight knitted tops, fine cardigans, base layers, scarves and other next-to-skin knitwear. The fine count helps reduce fabric bulk. Mulberry silk gives the finished fabric a soft hand and natural luster. The spun-silk process creates a softer fiber surface than continuous-filament silk.

Fabric structure controls the final result. A tighter stitch can improve cover but increase fabric weight. A more open structure can reduce weight but may expose uneven loops. Finishing can change width, hand, luster and dimensional stability. Approve the yarn through a finished fabric sample, not only through a cone or an unfinished swatch.

This yarn is spun silk. It is not reeled filament silk. Buyers should not treat the two as interchangeable materials. Choose spun silk when the product needs a soft fiber-based surface. Choose filament silk when the design specifically requires a continuous-filament appearance and behavior.

Stock Colors and Custom Color Development

We supply 120s/2 mulberry silk yarn in natural white and bleached white. Stock options can also include red, blue, green, yellow, purple, cyan and mixed colors. Confirm the available quantity and dye lot before you fix the sampling date.

We develop custom colors from an approved shade card or physical reference. Send the target shade with the end use and fabric structure. Silk luster changes how the eye reads a color under different light. A yarn wrap alone may not show the final shade accurately. Approve the color on a knitted and finished sample when shade control matters.

The minimum order starts at 1 kg for each color. A design with five colors needs a separate minimum for all five shades. Include setup waste, knitting waste and finishing tests when you calculate the sample quantity.

Quality Control for 120s/2 Mulberry Silk Yarn

Check 120s/2 mulberry silk yarn before releasing it to the knitting floor. Match the item code, color, dye lot and quantity against the packing documents. Inspect the cartons and cones for crushing, moisture, oil marks and loose yarn ends. Keep damaged cartons away from production until your quality team completes the inspection.

Your purchase specification should state the following points:

• 100% mulberry spun silk composition
• 2/120 count notation and agreed count system
• Two-ply construction
• Medium twist
• Approved color and dye-lot rule
• Cone format and net yarn weight
• Carton marks and packing quantity
• Required test methods and tolerances
• Approved delivery schedule

If your machine or fabric needs set limits for strength, elongation, evenness or defects, send those limits before production. Test methods can produce different results. Both sides must use the same method and conditioning procedure.

Knit enough trial fabric to check bars, streaks, holes, loop consistency and shade. Record every break by cause. Finish the trial through the planned washing, dyeing or finishing route. Keep one approved cone and one finished fabric cutting as control samples for the bulk order.

Dye-Lot Control and Storage

Use one dye lot within each visible garment panel. Do not mix lots without a side-by-side shade check. Mark partial cones with the original lot number. Good lot control reduces visible shade bands and makes repeat-order tracing easier.

Store 120s/2 mulberry silk yarn in clean, dry cartons. Keep it away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture and chemical contamination. Protect the cone edges from crushing. Close open cartons after use and keep every lot label with the yarn.

Move the yarn into the knitting room early enough to follow your normal conditioning procedure. Sharp changes between storage and production conditions can affect yarn handling. Keep old and new lots separate until your team approves both shade and knitting performance.

Ordering 120s/2 Mulberry Silk Yarn

We dispatch ready-stock orders in 1–2 days after order confirmation. Custom colors and made-to-order production normally need 3–15 days. We confirm the color, quantity, dye lot and dispatch date before production starts. Transit time depends on the destination and shipping method.

We pack 120s/2 mulberry silk yarn on cones in cartons. State the required net yarn weight, cone quantity, carton marks and shipping documents on the purchase order. Clear packing instructions prevent mistakes during receiving and warehouse entry.

For a new program, send your machine type, gauge, target fabric, color, trial quantity and testing requirements. Start with a sample order. Use the knitting and finishing results to set the bulk standard.

120s/2 Mulberry Silk Yarn FAQ

What does 120s/2 mean?

The yarn contains two fine component strands. Our production notation writes the construction as 2/120. The first number shows the number of plies. The second number shows the count of each single strand. State the agreed count system on the purchase order because different markets use different count conventions.

Is this yarn made from 100% mulberry silk?

Yes. We use 100% mulberry spun silk. We do not blend cotton, viscose or synthetic fiber into this yarn. If your quality plan requires composition testing, include the test method and acceptance rule in the order specification.

Is this product spun silk or filament silk?

It is spun silk. The spinning process converts prepared silk fibers into yarn. Filament silk uses continuous reeled filaments. Spun silk has a softer fiber-based surface and different running behavior. Select the yarn type according to the fabric you want to make.

Why does 120s/2 mulberry silk yarn use two plies?

Two plies improve cohesion and share the working load during feeding. They also reduce the effect of a weak point in one component strand. Correct tension and smooth machine parts still matter, but the plied structure gives fine silk better control than a comparable single yarn.

Can we run the yarn on a 30-gauge knitting machine?

Yes, 30-gauge equipment provides a suitable trial starting point. Run a cone test before bulk production. Machine condition, needle type, feeder design, speed, tension and fabric structure determine the final setting.

What products can we make with 120s/2 mulberry silk yarn?

The yarn suits lightweight knitted tops, cardigans, base layers, scarves and similar fine-gauge products. Knit and finish a sample before bulk production. Stitch structure and finishing have a direct effect on fabric weight, cover and hand.

Can you supply custom colors?

Yes. We match custom colors against an approved shade card or physical color reference. Approve the shade on a finished knitted sample when luster or fabric texture affects the visual result.

What is the MOQ for each color?

The minimum order starts at 1 kg per color. Each shade has its own minimum. Include machine setup, knitting waste and finishing tests when you calculate the required trial quantity.

How fast can you dispatch the yarn?

We dispatch ready-stock orders in 1–2 days after confirmation. Custom production normally needs 3–15 days. We check the required color, quantity and dye lot before confirming the dispatch date.

Can we mix different dye lots?

Keep one dye lot within each visible fabric area. Check shade and knitting performance before mixing lots. Silk luster can make small shade differences easier to see after finishing.

What information do you need for a knitting trial?

Send the machine type, gauge, feeder setup, target fabric, stitch structure, color and required quantity. Add your testing standard when you need set limits for strength, elongation, evenness or defects.

What should we check if yarn breaks increase?

Check the yarn path, guide surfaces, feeder alignment, cone unwinding, needle condition and feeding tension. Reduce the machine speed during the review. Record the break position and cause. Repeated breaks at one point usually call for a machine-path inspection.