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What is Silk fiber?
Silk is a continuous long fiber formed by the solidification of silk liquid secreted by mature silkworms when they form cocoons. It is also called natural silk and is a kind of natural fiber. Silk is the lightest, softest and thinnest natural fiber in nature. After the external force disappears, it can be easily restored to its original state. The inner tube does not become caked, does not become stuffy, does not shrink, is even and soft, and can be used permanently without turning over.
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Mulberry Silk VS Tussah Silk
2. The origin is different, mulberry silk is produced in East China, Southwest China, North Sichuan and other places, and tussah silk is mainly produced in Henan, Liaoning, Shandong and other places.
3. The color of silkworm cocoons is different. The cocoons formed by silkworms are generally crystal clear white, while the cocoons of tussah are many dark brown and gray-blue.
When the cold wave strikes, mulberry silk can resist the invasion of cold wind and can play a role in keeping warm. When the weather becomes hot, because of its high air permeability, the air permeability is among the best among all materials, so it is very light, thin and comfortable, which is very popular, so everyone likes mulberry silk clothes & Bedding more. Also people like the mulberry silk smooth, soft and luxury feeling.
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Identification of silk fabrics:
1)Momme: the gram weight in square meters (g/m2), which is the main unit of measurement for fabric texture. Silk often uses momme (mm) to indicate its thickness, 1 momme = 4.3056 grams/square meter.
Regular Silk fabric quality: 8 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm, 19 mm, 22 mm, 25mm, 30 mm, and 40 mm. The larger number means fabric heavier and thicker, and the higher price.
However, it does not mean that the heavier and thicker the silk have the better the quality. Mostly, the thicker fabric are easier to care, hand feeling better and the matching will be more versatile.
2) Others: Whether the fabric is smooth and flat, whether there are flaws etc.
Generally, through the identification of the above 2 dimensions, the quality of silk can be preliminarily judged. But different silk fabrics have different textures, and some clothes are suitable for a certain type of silk fabrics, such as shirts and trousers with different silk fabrics. and the most important what your target clients like. Based on currently silk market out of China, the best widely used and accept quality is 100% Mulberry Silk- Charmeuse Silk. People love to buy silk pillow cases, silk sleep mask, silk scrunchies etc. for daily life, increase happiness of life.
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Types of silk fabrics:
1)100% Mulberry Silk-Charmeuse Silk
Charmeuse Silk is a regular fabric in silk fabrics. It has the characteristics of bright and silky, smooth hand feeling and dense organization. This kind of fabric is the first-class material for making Silk bedding and Garments, it is smooth and shiny, and it is very noble at first glance.
This kind of fabric is very atmospheric, gorgeous and graceful. Although it is easy to wrinkle, it will be flat once ironed. Satin effects is a very expensive fabric, and some big brands will use it to make dresses, shirts or skirts. But because it is too mature, it is suitable for some formal occasions to show identity.
3)Elastic Silk fabric
On the basis of Charmeuse silk, add some spandex components, which has a certain elasticity, is not easy to wrinkle, and is easy to take care of, which perfectly makes up for the shortcomings of Charmeuse Silk.
Its composition is: 90%-95% mulberry silk, 5%-10% spandex, which is an interwoven fabric.
Strictly speaking, elastic silk fabric is not 100% silk, but it has good elasticity, relatively small shrinkage, and good drape, which can make up for some of the shortcomings of 100% mulberry silk, and is also very common in practical applications.
Generally speaking, the more the proportion of silk, the more silky and lustrous the hand feel. For different styles of clothes, choose the most suitable fabric to express its style, this is the most important.
Therefore, we don't have to use all pure mulberry silk, just suit the clothes and needs of the time. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages and needs to be treated rationally.
also have organza, George, Taffeta etc silk fabric. but not used in silk bedding, so here not mentioned much.