CHAPTER 2 – METHODOLOGY

In this chapter, the researchers will discuss what would be the methods of

research, collecting data, and presentations applicable for the proposal.

Research Design Process

The proponent aims to study on the formulation of an idea in designing a facility

for sericulture to help promote the industry of silk farming and contribute to the supply

for the large demand of silk in to the country. The research design process was chosen

taking into consideration the ability of the researcher to gather data.

INFORMATION
IDENTIFY THE
IDEA
PROBLEM INTERVIEWS
DESK RESEARCH

OPTIMIZATION EVALUATION ANALYSIS

I. IDEA

Conceptualize approach on the problem/s at hand and incorporate ideas which can

make the proposal have its own character.

The Idea came from a documentary and reports from the GMA news stating that there is a

huge demand for Philippine silk and the need for more mulberry plantations and silk rearers.

II. IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM

By

knowing what problems are going to be tackled through the researcher can identify

how to deal with the problems and formulate a possible series of solutions.

The Philippine Silk Industry

FIDA (2012) reports that the average annual cocoon production of 5, 741 kg.

dried cocoons, raw silk production of 1,569 kg. silk fabric export earnings ranged from USD 318, 830

in 2012 to 1, 042, 947 in 2007 with average of 31, 707 from 2003 to 2012. Cost of silk imports

however, on silk fabrics, yarns, raw silk and silk wastes amounted to an average of USD 1,630,747.

Local silk production caters to only less than five percent of local demand. Table 2 shows the supply

and demand of silk in the Philippines as reported by PhilFIDA, 2014).

 Silk Fabric Demand Supply Gap
Converters (kg/year) (kg/year) (kg/year)
Asia Textile Mill 1,000-2,000

Heritage Arts and 240

Crafts
La Herminia Pina 240
Weaving Industry

HAMPCO 400-500

Warp Silk-Imported 8,574

TOTAL 10,454-11,554 800-1,000 9,654-10,554

Dried cocoon production in the Philippines(2002-2015)

Raw Silk (kg) production in the Philippines (2012-2015)

Source : Department of Agriculture, Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority

III. INFORMATION

Gather information and data from different credible and reliable sources and

references. These data can be gathered through literature and books, internet

surfing and interviews to trusted agencies and organization both private and public.

Interviews

DMMMSU-SRDI

One of the leading Sericulture research and Development institute in the country

PhilFIDA

- The Agency in the country focused on the farming and development of natural

fibers
 Desk Research

Most of the gathered by the researcher came from documents from and studies

available in the internet.

IV. ANALYSIS

Analyze the data gathered and make it as bases for the possible outcome and

solutions.

V. EVALUTATION

Making a judgment or decision before finalizing a solution that will possibly solve the

problem anticipated by the proponent.

VI. OPTIMIZATION

It is process by which the proponent comes up with the best possible solution that

would fit the problems of the proposal and maximize its potential.
Silkworm Rearing Process

Silk Processing
Cocoon Drying – the process of killing the pupae inside the cocoons without interfering
with the structure of the cocoon shell.

Sorting – the procedure done to remove

defective cocoons such as unvinated, thin end,
flimsy, malformed, and double cocoons as well
as those with scaffolding marks. The cocoons
are then stored.

Cooking – This is the process of softening the

cocoon shell by partially dissolving the sericin
gummy substance that binds the silk filaments.

Reeling – This is the process of unwinding

the silk filament from the cocoons.
 Re-reeling – the process of rewinding
the silk from small to big (standard) reels.

Skeining – this is the process of twisting

the hanks using a simple apparatus known
as skeining machine or turner.
 Pre – Treatment – this is the process of
soaking the raw silk hanks in a prepared
0.5% soap solution with 2% cooking oil at
40 deg Celsius for about 45min to 1 hour.

Winding – This is the process of

transferring the thread hanks to bobbins
to facilitate the subsequent processes.

Doubling – it is the technique of combining

the individual threads into two ply, three ply,
or four ply depending upon the requirement
of the fabric to be woven.
Twisting/Throwing – this is the process
of imparting twist to the thread on the
account of the difference between the
speed of the spindle and the winding
drum.

Dyeing – the process of dipping the

silk yarns or fabric to the dyeing
machines with natural or acid dyes

Sewing/Finishing- this involves

cutting and sewing of the silk fabrics
to come up with the desired
garments.