{"id":21408,"date":"2025-07-06T23:16:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T03:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/?p=21408"},"modified":"2025-07-02T22:12:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T02:12:54","slug":"ellesilk-bedding-manufacture-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/ellesilk-bedding-manufacture-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Path of ELLESILK Bedding: From Mulberry Leaf to Bed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the mulberry fields of Suzhou to the silk bedding by your bed, every ELLESILK product takes a 60-day journey rooted in nature and craftsmanship. Every inch of fabric and every single fiber tells a quiet story\u2014one of patience, care, and the pursuit of natural luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn\u2019t just the making of silk bedding. It\u2019s a journey to redefine what \u201cpure comfort\u201d really means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>It Begins with a Leaf: The Finest Mulberry, from the Finest Soil<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Zhenze, a town in Suzhou near Lake Tai, the land is rich, and the water is pure. It\u2019s one of China\u2019s top mulberry-growing regions. ELLESILK sources only first-pick spring leaves from no-pesticide zones\u2014leaves that are tender, full of moisture, and ideal for raising high-grade silkworms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We don\u2019t rush or force nature. No pesticides, no synthetic fertilizers. Just natural mulberry compost returned to the soil. The result? Lush green leaves filled with natural fragrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hand-Raising Silkworms: For Stronger, Smoother Silk<\/strong> <strong>Bedding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each silkworm is raised indoors in a clean, carefully controlled environment where light, temperature, and humidity mimic nature. Quiet and undisturbed, they grow stress-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To obtain higher-quality silk bedding, a healthy silkworm eats about 50 grams of mulberry leaves in 28 days before spinning its cocoon. We only keep the best\u2014those with full, flawless, evenly layered cocoons. Over 30% of cocoons are rejected to ensure the highest silk quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Selecting Cocoons: A Perfectionist\u2019s Craft<\/strong> <strong>in Bedding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For high-quality silk bedding, before boiling, each cocoon is inspected by hand\u2014held, weighed, and checked under light:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diameter: must be 2.8\u20133.2 cm<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shell thickness: 0.35\u20130.42 mm (too thin means weak silk, too thick means rough texture)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color: pure ivory white, no dark spots<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes 3,000\u20133,500 handpicked cocoons to make just one 1.5m-wide silk sheet or duvet cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/custom-silk-filled-duvet.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-2.jpg\" alt=\"silkworm cocoon\" class=\"wp-image-21879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-2.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-2-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-2-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-2-102x60.jpg 102w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reeling &amp; Spinning: Every Thread Shines Naturally<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use a traditional hot bath reeling method: cocoons are steamed briefly at 95\u00b0C, then reeled by hand in 43\u00b0C warm water. Each cocoon produces up to 1,200 meters of long filament silk. Slow-speed machines work with human hands to preserve the silk\u2019s natural protein layer, reduce breakage, and enhance strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During spinning, multiple long filaments are twisted together without using glue or short fibers. That\u2019s why ELLESILK silk feels so smooth, fluid, and skin-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Weaving: Where Texture Meets Elegance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only Grade 6A long-strand mulberry silk yarn is used. Depending on the product, we choose different weave patterns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plain weave<\/strong>: tightest structure, smooth and stable\u2014ideal for sheets and pillowcases<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Twill weave<\/strong>: soft and drapey\u2014great for duvets and cushions<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sateen weave<\/strong>: glossy and silky\u2014used in premium pillowcases and throws<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All fabrics are woven slowly using shuttle looms\u2014less than 12 meters per hour. It\u2019s twice the cost of industrial weaving but delivers finer texture and better durability, exceeding Level 4 in international friction tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After weaving, the fabric rests for 72 hours to naturally relax and regain its shape\u2014a traditional step that\u2019s now rare in fast production lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/custom-silk-filled-duvet.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-3.jpg\" alt=\"silk bedding-1\" class=\"wp-image-21880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-3.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-3-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-3-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-3-102x60.jpg 102w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plant-Based Dyeing: Real \u201cChemical-Free\u201d Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our dyeing process is one of our proudest achievements. We use no chemical dyes, preservatives, or color fixers. Every shade comes from plants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pagoda tree flower yellow<\/strong>: a soft, warm beige<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Madder root red<\/strong>: rosy with natural antibacterial properties<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indigo leaf blue<\/strong>: deep lake blue, UV-resistant, long-lasting color<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gardenia green<\/strong>: calming and nature-inspired<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dyeing takes 72 hours and uses a \u201clow-temp, low-pressure\u201d method. Color is fixed using a Song Dynasty-inspired mineral salt technique that naturally bonds the dye to the silk proteins\u2014solving the age-old problem of poor colorfastness in plant dyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result? Fade-resistant colors that stay vibrant even after 30 washes, fully meeting modern home standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/silk-bedding\/silk-duvets.html\"><strong>Silk Duvets<\/strong><\/a><strong>: 8 Layers, 8,000 Pulls, All by Hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our duvets are made with 100% long-fiber silk, never synthetic blends. After steaming, each cocoon is manually opened into thin silk webs and layered one by one\u2014eight layers per duvet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No glue. No fixatives. Just the silk\u2019s own natural adhesion. The continuous fiber structure ensures the duvet never clumps, flattens, or shifts\u2014even after 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soft and weightless, yet warm and breathable, it&#8217;s a favorite natural alternative to down in cold climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/custom-silk-filled-duvet.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-4.jpg\" alt=\"silk bedding-2\" class=\"wp-image-21881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-4.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-4-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-4-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/silk-bedding-0701-4-102x60.jpg 102w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Silk Blankets: Fuzzy, Naturally<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike duvets, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/silk-bedding\/silk-blankets.html\">silk blankets<\/a> go through a special \u201clow-temperature brushing\u201d process. After weaving, the fabric is gently softened and brushed with fine needles, creating a natural fuzzy texture\u2014like warm whipped cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No chemical softeners. No synthetic fuzzing agents. Just naturally enhanced comfort that stays breathable, skin-friendly, and cozy\u2014perfect for winter snuggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nature Is the Ultimate Luxury<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every step we take at ELLESILK is a conscious decision to slow down and stay close to nature. It\u2019s not about speed or output\u2014it\u2019s about quality, comfort, and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Suzhou to your home, it takes 60 days, 3,000+ cocoons, 150+ hours of handcraft, and zero chemical shortcuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And what you get is more than softness or shine. It\u2019s nature\u2019s touch, perfected by patience and dedication.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the mulberry fields of Suzhou to the silk bedding by your bed, every ELLESILK product takes a 60-day journey rooted in nature and craftsmanship. Every inch of fabric and every single fiber tells a quiet story\u2014one of patience, care, and the pursuit of natural luxury. This isn\u2019t just the making of silk bedding. 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