Why Silk?

Luxurious silk bedding and clothing reigns supreme as the most versatile, breathable, durable, and exquisitely comfortable fiber known to the world. It’s a natural insulator. And silk also possesses the unique ability to draw moisture away from your skin.

Silk is hypoallergenic. Many bedding materials – cotton, goose down and synthetic blends – catch the air particles, dust, etc. that contribute to many people’s allergic conditions. Not silk.

Silk is strong. With a superior tensile strength, silk can take a lot of pulling pressure, even from active children. It’s stronger than cotton or fine wool. Silk is at it's weakest when wet so proper care in washing is important.

Silk is inherently flame-retardant. When exposed to a flame, pure silk will burn with an unpleasant odor, but the fiber will quickly turn to ash. Remove the flame and the silk will stop burning.

Silk is easy to maintain. Hand washing in mild soap and occasionally white vinegar help preserves silk’s luster for years.

Silk "breathes". While silk bedding suggests tropical relaxation because it is cool in warm weather, in winter it keeps you warm, without itching. 

Silk Fabric and Terms

Brocade - A jacquard weave with an embossed effect and contrasting surfaces. Can also be woven with synthetic or man-made fibers.

Charmeuse - Loved for its lustrous shine and sumptuous feel, charmeuse is the most widely recognized of the silk fabrics. Wonderfully versatile, this elegant fabric has medium weight and some natural elasticity.

Dupioni - This shimmering & lustrous silk is woven from two different cocoons that have nestled together. Also spelled douppioni or dupion, the name is actually a corruption of the Italian “duplicato”, meaning “duplicate.” The slightly tangled cocoons cause the resulting silk to seemingly change its hue in different lights. It takes dye easily, and so it’s usually produced in bright shades, enhancing its beautiful iridescence. It has a moderately crisp drape, subtle luster, and a slightly pebbled texture.

Habotai - This silk is soft, lightweight, and lustrous with a graceful drape and smooth surface.  Also spelled Habutai.

Jacquards - A system of weaving that uses a highly versatile patterning mechanism, allowing for the creation of large intricate designs.

Momme - Momme (pronounced “mummy”) is a Japanese unit of weight used to measure and describe silk fabrics. On silk linens it replaces "thread count".

Sandwashed - A process using sand to wash silk making it even softer.