Silk's many benefits
Temperature regulating – cool in summer
Mulberry silk has many advantages - whether you use it as bedding, pillowcases or nightwear. Many people do not realize that silk is breathable and has a temperature-regulating effect. In short, silk is a cool fabric in the hot summer months and a warm fabric in the winter period. Due to the silk's breathable function, the fabric also keeps moisture away from sweat, which ensures a comfortable night's sleep. Silken's features are absolutely amazing and must be tried.
Hypoallergenic material
Real silk is known by many to look and feel like a luxurious material. But silk is actually recommended by everyone who suffers from allergies and sensitive skin. The silk threads come from mulberry trees, but it is actually the butterflies that live in the mulberry trees and help with the silk product. The butterfly's pupae consist of up to 3,500 meters of thread, which is sewn by the butterfly as a ball. These pupae are collected and undergo a process where the natural substances from the pupae are used to produce the magical silk fabric. In the silk, the natural fibers are retained, as they have an anti-allergic ability. One of the fibers is called sericin, and its main function is to repel dust mites, which are the most frequent cause of allergic irritation. In addition, over 18 different types of amino acids are included, which have the advantage of fighting mold and other allergic substances that can often be found in a bedroom.
Healthy for the skin
Several studies have been done which document that silk has a positive effect on your skin. One of the benefits is that the silk keeps the skin hydrated. The smooth silk fabric is less likely to absorb moisture from the skin, and if you suffer from dry skin or psoriasis, a silk set will be the optimal choice for you. Don't want to buy an entire bed set or pajama set? Our silk pillowcases , which give your skin and hair the best conditions, might be something for you.
Real silk is fire retardant
Did you know that real silk fabric is fire retardant? This means that silk will not catch fire if there is a glow on the fabric. The silk will instead melt, but not ignite like fire. The fire-retardant effect is a result of the natural fibers that you can find in the silk fabric.
The softest material
Once you feel real silk, you have no doubts about the luxurious quality. The silk fabric is light as a feather and one can wonder that there are so many fabric meters in such a light material. The soft feeling comes from the smooth and fine surface, which is a result of the completely dense silk surface.
Silky doesn't mean it's silk
You have probably seen advertisements where the words "silky fabric" are included. However, this is often not silk, but a mixed product of, for example, polyester. Real mulberry silk cannot and should never be compared to synthetic fibers such as polyester or other man-made fabrics. You will never achieve the same properties with artificial textiles as you will with natural fibers such as real silk.
Silk is environmentally friendly
Silk is a zero-waste product. This means that all bee products are recycled in other products such as fillings for duvets and pillows. You can read more about the environmental conditions of silk production here.
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