Multiple choice What is the process of taking silk threads out from cocoon called? Rearing Reeling Shearing Scouring Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation To obtain silk from cocoon, cocoon may be exposed to sun or boiled. It can also be exposed to steam to separate the fibers. Then, the threads from cocoon to use them as silk are taken out. This process is known as reeling the silk.