Chapter 2

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.

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CHAPTER 2 – METHODOLOGY

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

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

OPTIMIZATION EVALUATION ANALYSIS

make the proposal have its own character.

II. IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM

The Philippine Silk Industry

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

Heritage Arts and 240

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)

Source : Department of Agriculture, Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority

available in the internet.

problem anticipated by the proponent.

Sorting – the procedure done to remove

Cooking – This is the process of softening the

Reeling – This is the process of unwinding

Skeining – this is the process of twisting

Winding – This is the process of

Doubling – it is the technique of combining

Dyeing – the process of dipping the

Sewing/Finishing- this involves

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