In June 1962, when Thai silk began to be recognised as a significant industry, both local and aboard, a group of leading producers united to from the Thai Silk Association.
Objectives
Promote the production and trade of silk through such joint undertakings as cooperation with reolevant government agncies, exchange of knowledge and technical information among members, and maintenance of standards and improvement of quaility.
Promote the production and trade of silk
Co-operate with givernment agencies.
Standardize quality of Thai silk products.
Exchange opinions, knowledge, technical and research information.
Advertise and promote sale.
"Thai Silk" as defined in the Association's regulations' is pure silk woven in Thailand, including silk woven with dobby or jacquard designs which may contain other materials than silk, but not more than 15% by weight
