Then, before hatching of Rayon Fabric silk worm into moth, the cocoons are soaked in hot water to produce filaments. These filaments are then spun to form silk fibers which are processed to silk fabric. In market, although you can find a number of silk fabrics, basically, these are categorized into four major groups. Mulberry Silk: Mulberry silk is the most popular of all categories of silk and produced by Bombyx mori L that completely feeds on the leaves of mulberry plant. Most of the commercial silk is made by this type of silk. Tasar Silk: Mostly Tasar silk or Tussah silk is used to make home furnishing items. Tasar silk is made from the silk worm - Antheraea mylitta, and instead of mulberry plant, it is reared on Arjun and Asan plant. This silk is of copper color and less lustrous than the mulberry silk. Finer variety of Tasar silk is produced by Antheraea proyeli J. which feeds on natural oak wood plant. Muga Silk: Muga silk comes from Assam, India and produced by Antheraea assamensis silk worms which feed on the leaves of Sorn and Soalu plant. This silk is golden yellow in color. Eri Silk: To get Eri silk, Philosamia ricini silk worms are reared on castor leaves. It is also called Endi or Errandi. Furthermore, based on these four basic types of silks Knitting Fabric , other silk fabrics can be made, which include Chiffon, China silk, charmeuse, jacquard, organza silk, taffeta silk, satin silk, and so on.