Silkens many advantages
Temperature regulating – cool in summer
Mulberry silk has many advantages - whether you use it as bedding, pillowcases, or nightwear. Many are not aware that silk is breathable and has a temperature regulating effect. In short, silk is a cool fabric in the warm summer months and a warm fabric in the winter period. Due to silk's breathable function, the fabric also keeps moisture away from sweat, ensuring you a comfortable night's sleep. The functions of silk are truly amazing and must be tried.
Allergy-friendly material
Genuine 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 actually it is the butterflies that live in the mulberry trees and help with the product for silk. The butterfly's cocoons consist of up to 3,500 meters of thread, which is sewn by the butterfly as a ball. These cocoons are collected and undergo a process where the natural substances from the cocoon are used to produce the magical silk fabric. In the silk, the natural fibers are retained because 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 common cause of allergic irritation. In addition, there are over 18 different types of amino acids, which have the advantage that they combat mold and other allergic substances often found in a bedroom.
Healthy for the skin
Several studies have documented that silk has a positive effect on your skin. One of the advantages is that 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. Do you not want to buy a whole bedding set or pajama set? Our silk pillowcases, which provide the best conditions for your skin and hair, might be something for you then.
Genuine silk is flame retardant
Did you know that genuine silk fabric is flame retardant? That means that silk does not catch fire if a spark lands on the fabric. Instead, the silk will melt but not ignite like fire. The flame retardant effect is a result of the natural fibers found in the silk fabric.
The softest material
Once you have felt genuine silk, you will have no doubt about the luxurious quality. The silk fabric is light as a feather and one wonders how there can be so many meters of fabric in such a light material. The soft feeling comes from the smooth and fine surface, which is a result of the very dense silk surface.
Silky soft does not mean it is silk
You have probably seen advertisements where the words "silky soft fabric" are used. However, this often does not refer to silk, but a blend product such as polyester. Genuine mulberry silk cannot and should never be compared with synthetic fibers, such as polyester or other man-made fabrics. You will never achieve the same properties with man-made textiles as you will with natural fibers found in genuine silk.
Silk is environmentally friendly
Silk is a zero-waste product. This means that all by-products are recycled into other products such as filling for duvets and pillows. You can read more about the environmental aspects of silk production here.
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