Mulberry silk and sustainability

In general, silk is considered a more sustainable fiber. It is a renewable resource, biodegradable and uses less water, chemicals and energy than many other fibres.

Zero-waste product

Since silk materials have a relatively high material price, this also means that everything must be done to minimize waste products. Most often, when manufacturers deal with silk fabric, all by-products are recycled in other forms. The mulberry fruits that are on the trees will most often be eaten, the wood will be used for construction and the leaves will be used as fodder for animals.

In addition, silk that does not meet the qualities for textile use will most often be used as filling material for silk pillows and silk duvets. If you are in favor of circular and zero-waste products, silk must therefore be said to be a good choice.

Natural product

The primary environmental advantage of silk is that it is a durable, natural material, so it does not release microplastics into the environment while it is being washed. The fact that silk is a 100% natural product means that if it ends up in nature, a natural biological breakdown will occur.

Disadvantages of silk

The production of silk requires large quantities of boiling clean water. For many years this has meant that silk is enormously energy-intensive, as the silk had to be boiled before it could be produced. Fortunately, newer technologies have made it possible for water to be cleaned and reused, so that it is no longer the cause of large water wastage.