Silk FAQs
What is Momme in Silk?
Momme is to silk what thread count is to cotton. Under 20 is light, 20 to 28 is medium, and anything heavier is a proper heavyweight. Ours run 19 to...
What is Momme in Silk?
Momme is to silk what thread count is to cotton. Under 20 is light, 20 to 28 is medium, and anything heavier is a proper heavyweight. Ours run 19 to...
Why Mulberry Silk is considered premium?
Every mulberry silkworm eats one thing, in carefully controlled conditions. That is why the thread comes out finer, smoother and more evenly coloured than other silk.
Why Mulberry Silk is considered premium?
Every mulberry silkworm eats one thing, in carefully controlled conditions. That is why the thread comes out finer, smoother and more evenly coloured than other silk.
Is there a difference between silk and satin?
The short answer is yes, and the difference is bigger than it sounds. One is a fibre, the other is a weave, and they feel nothing alike against your skin.
Is there a difference between silk and satin?
The short answer is yes, and the difference is bigger than it sounds. One is a fibre, the other is a weave, and they feel nothing alike against your skin.
What makes silk safer than polyester or cotton?
Silk behaves differently from cotton and polyester when it meets heat or damp. It burns slowly, resists dust mites and mould, and ours is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified.
What makes silk safer than polyester or cotton?
Silk behaves differently from cotton and polyester when it meets heat or damp. It burns slowly, resists dust mites and mould, and ours is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified.
Do I need to use mesh wash bag for my silk prod...
A mesh bag costs a few dollars and saves a pillowcase. It keeps silk from snagging in the drum, which matters most if your machine has a centre agitator.
Do I need to use mesh wash bag for my silk products?
A mesh bag costs a few dollars and saves a pillowcase. It keeps silk from snagging in the drum, which matters most if your machine has a centre agitator.
What detergent should I use?
A silk specific wash is worth the extra step. We use a wool and delicates detergent like Ecostore, gentle enough for silk and strong enough to actually clean.
What detergent should I use?
A silk specific wash is worth the extra step. We use a wool and delicates detergent like Ecostore, gentle enough for silk and strong enough to actually clean.