Translation guide
Yarn made from silk fibers that have been spun, as opposed to filament silk. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific textile terms.
The most common and general way to refer to yarn made from spun silk fibers.
The standard technical term for spun silk yarn, used in textile and craft contexts.
This sweater is knitted with spun silk yarn.
Another common term, literally 'silk spun yarn'. Interchangeable with 紡績絹糸 in many contexts.
Spun silk yarn has a beautiful luster.
Specifically refers to silk yarn that has been spun by hand, often in traditional crafts.
Yarn made from silk noil, the short fibers left over from combing or spinning silk, giving a textured, matte appearance.
In everyday conversation, you might simply say 絹の糸 (silk thread/yarn), but in textile or craft contexts, the specific terms above are preferred.
This hand-spun silk yarn is very soft.
Noil silk yarn is suitable for chunky knitted fabrics.