Whether you are a first time buyer of silk bedding or a longtime fan of sleeping on silk, these tips are very helpful to know about before purchasing silk fabric!
Why is Silk So Superior?
Believe it or not, silk has several health benefits that you may have never known about. Let’s take a look at a few of them.
- Incredibly smooth and feels great on your skin.
- Naturally hypoallergenic so it resists allergens, thus, reducing allergies.
- Anti-inflammatory for joints and aids sore skin.
- Great for all climates.
- Longest lasting natural fabric.
- Helps retain moisture in skin and hair.
Yes, silk outlasts every other natural fabric and has a lifespan on par with polyester. Unlike polyester, silk feels amazing on your skin and is extremely good for your health. That is why it’s considered the best fabric!
Different Types of Silk
Charmeuse Silk is the most common type of silk. Silks found in everything from bedding to blouses to dresses. This specific type of silk is very lightweight and has natural elasticity. It is the ideal fabric for use in sheets, blankets, pillow cases and other kinds of bedding fabrics. Also, did you know that charmeuse silk is a cultivated silk? This means that the silk worms which produce it are farmed specifically for their silk.
Mulberry Silk is the highest quality silk available for purchase. Mulberry silk is more refined than other types of silk as it is pure white in color, uniform in texture and made up of individual long fibers. Most mulberry silk is actually charmeuse silk that is cultivated from a special type of silkworm which is fed a very strict diet. The Bombyx mori is the silkworm which produces mulberry silk.
Tussah Silk is produced by tussah silkworms and is usually a very beautiful natural golden shade, but can vary from pale cream to a dark rich brown.
Habotai Silk is another great silk material that is commonly used for making sheets and bedding. Habotai is less expensive in stores but also less durable compared to charmeuse silk.
Dupioni Silk is strong but not ideal for sheets and most bedding. Due to its quality, it does not work as well to maintain temperatures.
Choosing the Right Silk Duvet
The first thing you must do when choosing a silk duvet is consider the season you’ll be using it for…winter or summer? Having a different duvet for the winter season and the summer season is highly recommended. Thicker silk duvets are ideal for the cold winter nights as they tend to trap more of your body’s natural heat. Thinner duvets on the other hand, are more ideal for summer as they allow more air to cool your body down.
Summer Vs. Winter Silk
It’s true, silk is the perfect fabric for all of the seasons. Your silk pillowcases and bed sheets don’t require being switched out from the summer to winter. However, as mentioned above, purchasing a different silk duvet for summer and winter helps if you are either warm or cold throughout the night. Also, purchasing a silk blanket will allow you to feel even warmer.
Along with this, silk is extremely flexible. Silk doesn’t bunch up like other fabrics do, which means it provides your entire body with heat. So, your feet are just as insulated and warm as your upper body is.
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat from the heat in your bedding? That’s due to most synthetic fibers and other traditional bedding materials. Your sweats trapped inside the bedding and unable to evaporate. So, you end up with a drenched bed sheets that are difficult to fall back asleep in.
Well, silk helps your body retain the natural heat that it produces. Also, silk gives your body an even amount of cooling throughout the night so you do not need to be constantly readjusting in order to be comfortable. Why buy expensive synthetic fabric that will bring in more chemicals to your environment when silk is an all natural fabric?
Silk Bedding for Your Guest Room
If you would like to enhance the stay of your guests by making them feel more comfortable all while impressing them at the same time, then purchasing silk bedding is a must. Not only will it feel amazingly comfortable, especially for those who have never slept in silk before, but with all of silk’s health and sleep benefits, it will help make your guests feel more relaxed.
In order for your guest bedroom to look perfect, it must portray an elegant look. Along with purchasing a silk bedding set for your guests, you should also purchase a silk blanket for them to use as well. Silk blankets are extremely warm soft and comfortable for a good nights sleep.
Caring For Your Silk Bedding
Here at Red Hanger, we don’t outsource your bedding to a big cleaner who doesn’t know your name… we do everything right here with the latest technology in bedding. The wonderful thing about high quality silk material is that it naturally repels dirt, dust and oils that your bedding will accumulate. Silk bedding does not require washing as often as traditional cotton or synthetic fibers. Contact us today to learn more about how we will care for and clean all your silk bedding items.