What is Peace Silk?

Peace Silk , also called Ahimsa Silk , stands for a non-violent and animal-friendly form of silk production . Unlike conventional mulberry silk production, with Peace Silk, the silkworms are allowed to complete their metamorphosis – they emerge as butterflies and live on. No cooking of the cocoons. No killing of the caterpillars. Instead, a respectful approach to life.

Peace Silk in practice

In classic silk production, the cocoon with the pupa inside is heated in order to be able to reel off the silk yarn continuously
– the caterpillar will not survive.

At Peace Silk it is different :

The mulberry butterflies are allowed to hatch .

Only after hatching is the empty cocoon processed into silk yarn.

The butterflies can then reproduce freely – under natural conditions.

This method is slower, more laborious, and associated with greater material loss. However, it is the only ethical way to obtain silk without sacrificing living creatures, making it attractive to responsible people with vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.

Naturally grown - without chemicals & monoculture

A large portion of our Peace Silk comes from a long-standing partner who breeds mulberry silkworms in mixed cultures in fields and trees .

The mulberry trees are not treated with pesticides, fungicides or genetic engineering .

To protect the caterpillars, a large net is stretched – similar to a mosquito net.

When pupation is complete, the cocoons are carefully collected .

Depending on the intended use, the butterflies hatch naturally or with the help of a careful opening of the cocoons at the optimal moment - especially important for finer fabrics in order to preserve the yarn.

After hatching, most butterflies are released into the wild – they are robust, capable of flight, and make an important contribution to biodiversity. Some remain in a protected,
natural breeding area to ensure the life cycle.

What about Wild Silk like Tussah, Eri & Muga?

Many wild silk species are also generally considered Peace Silk because:

The cocoons are spun with an opening from the outset (e.g. Eri silk).

The yarn cannot be unwound in one piece anyway (e.g., Eri and Tussah silk).

Therefore, the butterflies can usually hatch naturally.

However, the following applies:
Not all wild silk is automatically "peaceful". In some cultures, the pupae are eaten or the moths are used as animal feed after hatching . That's why we check our sources very carefully and only work with suppliers whose values align with ours.

Any deviations from pure Peace Silk are mentioned in the product details under "What makes our silk special?" and "Sustainability & Ethics" for the respective product.

Our Peace Silk is predominantly produced according to organic standards.

You can find more information about current certifications and organic quality here:
Our Peace Silk is Natural