Silk is hypoallergenic

Why is silk hypoallergenic?

Silk has been known for many years to look and feel luxurious. But silk is actually also ideal for anyone suffering from allergies or sensitive skin.

People who suffer from severe allergies can often feel better by sleeping in silk bedding. This is because the most widespread form of allergy is house dust mite-related allergies, and precisely the natural fibers from silk are anti-allergic. In addition, they form an environment that house dust mites do not like to stay in. The fibers in the silk that repel the dust mites are called Sericin.

Sericin repels dust mites, which are the most frequent cause of allergic irritation. Sericin also makes silk resistant to mould, fungi and bacteria. This means that silk fabric is naturally hypoallergenic. A pure silk pillowcase and real silk sheets are a wonderful bedding choice that is comfortable for all skin types.