8 Tips for Buying a Silk Duvet

1- Be wary of offers that seem too good to be true

Some silk duvet retailers take advantage of Western consumers’ lack of knowledge to sell just about anything under the name “silk duvet.” However, a silk duvet isn’t just any duvet that contains silk. All the properties of silk duvets stem from the selection of the finest raw materials and a long, labor-intensive manufacturing process. The good news is that a high-quality duvet will not only provide you with unparalleled comfort but will also last much longer.

2- Choose a filling made of grade A long-fiber silk

Grade A is the highest quality silk. It requires the selection of high-quality cocoons that unroll into a long, even thread.
A silk duvet with a Grade A filling is much more durable and has a more uniform filling.

3- It must be handcrafted and free of topstitching

Topstitching is promoted by some unscrupulous retailers. In reality, it is used to hold together poor-quality filling and creates thermal bridges. A good silk duvet must therefore be handmade and free of topstitching. The traditional manufacturing method—which involves stretching and crisscrossing long silk fibers in multiple layers—ensures the filling holds its shape exceptionally well and remains durable over time. It is only through this labor-intensive process that the silk filling can breathe and provide optimal temperature regulation. Originally, our duvets were simply edged. As part of our commitment to quality improvement, we switched to small circular stitching to prevent the risk of tearing. This does not alter the manufacturing method or the quality of the filling and has the advantage of making the duvets more durable. Please note: Duvets that are excessively quilted may be filled with low-quality silk or even silk waste, which can contain harmful particles.

4- Check for a zipper

As we’ve seen, the manufacturing method and the quality of the silk are of the utmost importance. The best way to know what you’re buying is still to check it yourself. A zipper about ten centimeters long allows you to open the duvet and view the filling on one side. 

5- Ensure the Absence of Toxic Substances

It’s important to ensure that the supplier has a health inspection certificate. A network of international health inspection laboratories regularly inspects our supplier and issues a certificate. This is not a guarantee of quality or an eco-label, as you might read here and there. It simply means that our products are free of substances that are harmful to your health and skin. 

6- Beware of “washable” duvets

We’re seeing more and more “washable at 30°C” silk duvets on the market. Once again, you need to be very careful with this misleading term because after just two washes, a silk duvet will have lost most of its thermal and hygienic properties. This is because silk is a fiber that naturally absorbs moisture. This property prevents the growth of bacteria and dust mites and allows the fiber to better regulate temperature. However, during care at 30°C, the fiber becomes saturated with water, and the detergent clogs the micro-cavities on the surface of the fibers. The trick is to use very tight top-stitching, which, as we saw earlier, is not recommended for silk duvets. Despite the deteriorated filling inside, the duvet retains a reasonable appearance after care. However, it is clear that this type of duvet does not have a zipper, so it is impossible to inspect the condition of the silk filling. 

7- The Advantage of Ties

Our silk duvets are equipped with ties at the corners and along the sides. For example, you can adapt your summer duvet by layering a mid-season duvet on top of it to create a warm duvet for winter. And if, despite the warmth of our winter duvet, you’re still cold, you can also pair it with an additional duvet for even more warmth.

 

8- The Quality of the Cover

The covers of our silk duvets are made of 100% cotton jacquard with a thread count of 120 threads/cm², or 300 TC. TC (Thread Count) is the unit of measurement for fabric density, expressed as the number of threads per square inch. A high thread count is a sign of good quality, durability, and comfort. If the thread count is too low, there is a risk of tearing, and the silk filling is less well protected.

To learn more:

Our comparison of silk duvets vs. down duvets 

Choosing the Weight of Your Silk Duvet

The manufacturing process for silk duvets