It is almost impossible to say exactly when the production of silk began. Recent Chinese archaeological finds have uncovered carved ivory depictions of silk worms thought to be 6000 to 7000 years old.
Silk and Its Legendary Discovery
Bargain Silk, Wary Choice
Silk is considered as an expensive cost fabric. So some of the venders sometimes promotes a “bargain price” to attract the consumers. However I think you should avoid purchasing silk sheets.WHY?
How to Choose Quality Silk Bed Linen
Finding quality can be a daunting taks. There is a vast amount of silk bed linen on the market today ranging hugely in both quality and price. Knowing what to look for can be a daunting task.
Silk Varieties for Bedding
There are literally hundreds of silk varieties of silk. A few have been listed on this page to help you identify which ones are good for bedding and which are not.
Is Silk or Isn’t It Organic?
To the best of our knowledge there are no organic suppliers of silk filled duvets in the china at the present time.
Silk Bedding Can Also Be of Benefit in the Following Areas
Osteoarthritis – Silk bedding and duvets drape over us, moulding around our bodies which eliminates single points of pressure.
What You Need to Know About Silk Duvets – Silk Casings
In an ideal world every silk duvet would have a silk casing. This however would price silk duvets out of the market. A quality silk casing on a silk duvet would in reality make silk duvets prohibitively expensive.
What You Need to Know About Silk Duvets – Cotton Casings
Cotton casings are by far the most popular form of casing for a modern day silk duvet. Cotton casings are available in various grades but it is important to consider thread count when making a purchase.
What You Need to Know About Silk Duvets – Duvet Casing
There is almost an endless choice for duvet casings. Cotton, silk, polyester etc.. Traditionally the Chinese used a very course threaded casing for their silk duvets.
Guide on Silk Filled Duvet – Tog
As of yet there is no official British Standards tog rating for silk duvets. This leaves the market in a bit of turmoil as some suppliers may recommend one thing, and others something completely different.