Why is the Japanese silk ribbon so much more expensive than Chinese silk ribbon?
TOP There are several reasons for this. Chinese silk is generally not as good a quality as Japanese silk. Not because of inferiority in silk worms, but rather because of the methods of handling, inconsistency, and because standards have not been insisted upon by the Chinese government. By contrast, Japanese silk production has increased in quality and reputation over the years. The government has carefully promoted the industry, insisting on honesty, consistency and on scientific care in handling the fibre. That is not to say that chinese silk is not a good product, some of the finest silk in the world comes from China, but Japanese silk ribbon is generally a better product. A second reason for the huge difference in price is the comparison of the value of the japanese yen to the US dollar. The third and final is the fact that there is only one major silk mills in Japan that produces the this silk ribbon your are familiar with packaged and sold under the brand names YLI and United Ribb
