Summary of Seda suiza - para una moda sostenible | DW Documental

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This video discusses the use of silk from Swiss silkworms to create sustainable fashion. It features interviews with farmers who grow the silkworms, as well as a machine that helps to unfold the silk cocoons. The process of extracting silk from the cocoons is shown in detail, and the final product - a piece of silk fabric - is demonstrated. The video concludes with a discussion of the economic value of silk production and how it affects the livelihoods of many farmers.

• 00:00:00 This Swiss company, Welly Rams, creates sustainable fashion through the use of silkworms. Their creators, Wally and Betina, had the idea after they realized they needed a space to conduct experiments with their relationship. The silkworms were initially kept in the bathroom, but the problem was solved after moving the production of silk from the bathroom to the garage. This is the reason why sustainable fashion is making a comeback in Switzerland, thanks to Rafael Cuto, a designer who has been presenting his collections at the Swiss Awards for Fashion since 2010.
• 00:05:00 This video discusses the history and production of Swiss silk, which is made from the silkworm larvae of the morera plant. Welly, the founder of Swiss Silk, has been working to promote sustainable fashion since the early 2000s. His efforts have led to a resurgence in the production of Swiss silk, which is now available in various markets around the world.
• 00:10:00 Seda Swiss is dedicated to sustainable fashion, but is not sure if he has the resources for it. He has successfully tried out seda worm farming, which was featured in a magazine. I told my wife about trying something new, so we experimented with seda silk production. However, even though his first attempts were successful, he still needs to find an appropriate space for his 10,000 seda worms. His barn will serve as their stable for cows. Regarding space, this stable would be the best option. Simply, he would need to build a surface for the worms and ensure a constant temperature of between 21 and 22 degrees. Another question is hygiene. He must test if an equestrian stable is actually appropriate and, secondly, if the worms will survive the winter. There are many different varieties of seda silk, and he has chosen one that can withstand temperatures of up to 25 degrees below zero in winter. His business, Janin Gruveman, also depends on the use of Swiss silk, in addition to other regional materials. He studied civil engineering but changed to fashion design because of the delicate fabrics. When looking for clothes to buy, I always disappointed in the quality of his garments even though I convinced him the price was worth it to be
• 00:15:00 The documentary discusses the history of Swiss fashion, focusing on the use of silk fabric. It notes that, despite Swiss industry's past success in this field, the industry has declined in recent decades due to foreign competition. However, there are still a few small Swiss-owned clothing manufacturing companies that are still producing clothing sustainably. The digital age presents an opportunity to reduce the costs of production, which could in turn revive the Swiss fashion industry.
• 00:20:00 In this video, Christop Hobby, a self-taught textile artist, shows how to dye and paint textiles using silkworms. Hobby explains that the delicate texture of the silkworms makes them perfect for the job, and that their rapid growth during the feeding stage indicates that everything is going well. However, before the production of the capullo (a type of scarf) can begin, the silkworms need plenty of space. Their size increases by 10 times during this feeding period, reaching a weight of up to ten grams. When they reach five grams in weight, the process of spinning begins. The continuous growth of the silkworms during the feeding stage indicates that everything is going well. However, due to the use of pesticides, some of the silkworms die during the early stages of production. Hobby explains that this was a difficult moment for him as a textile artist, but also as someone who has become aware of the true impact of pesticides on nature. Although he prefers brighter colors, Hobby admits that he is not a big fan of brown or dark colors and generally prefers more intense colors. After 24 days of feeding, the silkworms have had enough and their bodies signal to Hobby that they are ready to spin their cocoons. It takes only one month
• 00:25:00 This video discusses the use of silk from Switzerland to create sustainable fashion. It features interviews with farmers who grow the silkworms, as well as a machine that Devanadores, or Silkworm Separators, that helps to unfold the silk cocoons. The process of extracting silk from the cocoons is shown in detail, and the final product - a piece of silk fabric - is demonstrated. The video concludes with a discussion of the economic value of silk production and how it affects the livelihoods of many farmers.