Types[edit]
To be able to identify genuine Thai silk easily, Thailand's Agriculture Ministry uses a peacock emblem to authenticate Thai silk and protect it from imitations. The peacock emblem serves as a guarantee of quality and it comes in four different colors based on specific silk types and production process.[8] These are the following:
Gold peacock: Indicates the premium Royal Thai Silk, a product of native Thai silkworm breeds and traditional hand-made production.
Silver peacock: Indicates Classic Thai Silk, developed from specific silkworm breeds and hand-made production.
Blue peacock: Indicates Thai Silk, a product of pure silk threads and with no specific production method (allows chemical dyes).
Green peacock: Indicates Thai Silk Blend, a product of silk blended with other fabrics and with no specific production method.
Exports[edit]
In 2006, $14,540,325 worth of silk was exported from Thailand. The predominant markets are the U.S., and the U.K.[9] Silk fabric accounts for about half of the silk exported from Thailand (the rest being raw silk, yarn, cocoons, and silk waste). However, Thai producers remain only a small contributor to the global trade in silk.[10]