What if the bedtime ritual became a sumptuous, pleasurable experience? When you opt for silk bed linen, its delicate touch, enveloping lightness, and the luxurious feel it leaves on your skin transform your nights into a soothing journey to sleep.
However, to get the most out of it, it's a good idea to make an informed choice when making your purchase. In this article, we'll show you what you need to know to get the best possible sleep.
Choosing your silk bed linen
1. The different types of silk
When choosing your silk bed linen, one of the first things to check is the type of silk used. Two varieties of silk dominate the market: mulberry silk and tussah silk. Each has distinct characteristics that have a significant impact on the quality of your sleeping experience.
Mulberry silk
- Origin: mulberry silk is extracted from the cocoons of the domestic silkworm, Bombyx mori, which feeds mainly on mulberry leaves.
- Characteristics: renowned for its exceptional softness, lightness and natural sheen, mulberry silk is considered the most luxurious silk. Its long, uniform thread creates a smooth, silky surface, providing a sensation of softness and comfort.
Tussah silk
- Origin: Tussah silk comes from the wild silkworm. This variety is also known as wild silk.
- Characteristics: tussah silk has a rougher texture and less natural sheen than mulberry silk. Because of its shorter, irregular thread, tussah silk fabric has a more textured, rustic feel.
Influence on bed linen quality
Mulberry silk is particularly soft, light and offers a luxurious sleeping experience. That's why at Maison de la Soie, we choose to offer you only bed linen and household linen made from pure mulberry silk.
2. Silk density
The density of silk used is also important when choosing bed linen. This characteristic can influence your sleeping experience, adapting comfort to personal preferences and seasonal variations.
Importance of silk density
- Thermal insulation: silk density largely determines its thermal insulation capacity. A heavier silk offers better insulation, ideal for cooler nights, while a lighter silk is preferable in warmer weather.
- Luxurious feel: a higher density can contribute to a feeling of luxury and substance that creates a warm, enveloping atmosphere in your bed.
Consider choosing a higher density (momme) in winter to keep you warm, and a lower density in summer to promote breathability.
Momme: the unit of measurement for silk
Momme (mm) is the unit of measurement used to assess the density of silk. The higher the number, the thicker, more durable and luxurious the silk.
A silk of 19 to 25 mommes is considered high quality for bed linen. These values offer a richer feel and greater durability.
3. Silk grade
Silk grade is a measurement based on the length and thickness of the silk thread. The grades are classified as follows: A, B, C, then 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A, the latter being the highest grade and grade C being the lowest.
Silk grade is often considered a quality criterion when choosing silk bed linen, but it's essential to understand that this parameter can sometimes be misleading.
Silk grade is generally determined by the length of the silk fibers, with higher figures suggesting better quality. However, this does not take into account other crucial factors such as the type of silkworm, the manufacturing process and post-harvest treatment.
Momme, on the other hand, is a more reliable indicator of quality and durability. By favoring momme, you're ensuring that you're investing in silk bed linen that not only offers luxurious softness, but also superior strength and longevity for an incomparable sleep experience.
100% pure mulberry silk bed linen
With Maison de la Soie, you're sure to get high-quality bed linen.
It's made from 100% pure mulberry silk. What's more, the various references in our range have the Oeko-Tex® label to ensure greater transparency and the absence of harmful substances.
Last but not least, our wide range of sizes and colors is sure to suit your every whim.
So when you choose your bed linen from Maison de la Soie, you're making a lasting purchase that combines elegance and softness. Your well-being and the quality of your nights will be enhanced: discover our full range of bed textiles to find out more.
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