The Virtues of our Silk
Our silk bedding is 25 momme Grade 6A Mulberry Silk
Grade 6A
Mulberry silk is graded on a scale of A, B or C - with A being the highest and C being the lowest. Our silk is, of course, grade A. It can then be further categorised by a number, from 1 to 6, with 1 being the lowest within this category, and 6 being the highest. This means that the silk we use in our products is of the finest and most luxurious quality.
25 momme
A momme is the unit of measurement used for the weight of silk. The momme of the silk is determined by weighing a piece that is 100 yards long by 45 inches wide. The amount that this weighs in pounds is the momme of the silk. Our silk weighs 25 pounds, thus it is 25 momme. This increased weight is a result of the density of silk fibers being higher than that of, say, a 19 momme silk. The higher the density, the more durable and soft the silk is.
OKEO-TEX Standard 100
All of our products are OKEO-TEX standard 100 certified. They are a globally standardised, independent company that test textiles for harmful substances. This means that our products are held to the highest standards and the certification is updated once a year based on new scientific information and statutory requirements.
Washing instructions
How to tell if your silk is real
Real silk is a premium, luxurious, sheer and elegant product. People who look to make a high end purchase that will last a lifetime realise that silk is a financial investment. Unfortunately there are many types of faux silk on the market, and a real silk is likely to cost 10x more than a synthetic fibre.
Fabrics listed as ‘silky satin’ are assumed to be pure silk as satin is the type of weave. These are not pure silk. Pure silks lustre' allows for a multicoloured sheen as it refracts light from different angles, whereas ‘silky satin’s’ sheen will just be white upon close inspection. ‘Silk’ or ‘silk satin’ are the key phrases to look for when making your purchase.
There are a few ways for you test for yourself if your silk is, in fact, the real deal. The feel of true silk gives it away. It is smooth, soft and has an almost waxy quality to it. It will produce a crunching noise when scrunched in your hand and when it is rubbed between your fingers, it should become slightly warm. Whereas the imposter - ‘silky satin’ - will not change temperature.
If you’re very committed to testing your silks authenticity, you could try burning it - although this is not something we advise. Due to the fact that silk is a natural fibre, it will smell like singed hair when burnt over a flame, and once the blaze is removed, the silk will stop burning, and leave a brittle ash in its wake. ‘Silky satin’ will leave no ash and produce a foul plastic-y aroma.
