Are silk sheets worth it?

Silk is sought after by more and more people because of it’s soft and luxurious qualities, but the price of silk discourages many buyers. What makes silk bedding so expensive? Are silk sheets worth the money? Below we will work with you to find the answer.

First of all, how exactly is silk formed?

Silk is made from the cocoon fibers of silkworms. Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves and spin out long, shiny fibers to make cocoons. Boil or steam the cocoons to unravel the threads, which are then made into yarns, which are then woven into silk using the Charmeuse weaving method. The 100% silk sheets have a subtle shimmering effect in the sun due to the prismatic structure of the natural fibers. Silk has gone through a long history in China, and the reputation of Chinese silk has spread all over the world. The Silk Road was also one of the most important exports in Chinese history, a huge trade network linking East Asia with Europe, India and Africa.

Secondly, what are the characteristics of silk sheets?

• Breathability
  Silk fibers are breathable, help regulate temperature and prevent overheating. On hot nights, our body heat and sweat are carried away and expelled naturally, rather than being trapped under the sheets. Such a dry environment can keep us away from some nasty things, such as mites, mold, because they all like warm and humid environments.
• Hypoallergenic
  As a natural hypoallergenic material, silk naturally repels dust mites, fungi, etc., keeping you away from allergies and keeping your airway open. And silk absorbs less water and can effectively prevent the accumulation of allergens, so for anyone who has skin problems and allergies to the environment, silk can bring cool comfort to the skin and reduce irritation. Possibilities, so buying silk bed fabrics is a very wise choice!
• Durability
  Silk is the strongest natural fiber used in bedding and is more durable than other materials, thanks to its extreme resistance to friction from the bedding fabric. As long as you take care of them gently, you will find that they are very durable and will not lint and fade.
• Security
  From the raw material to the final product, we strictly control the silk bed fabric to ensure that the product does not contain any harmful chemicals, toxins and irritants, and is biodegradable, so it is very safe and environmentally friendly.

Then, what can silk sheets bring us?

• Maintains natural moisture in hair and skin
  Silk fibers contain a protein called sericin, which is found in many high-end skin care products and is known for it’s benefits to hair and skin. Silk keeps your skin cool in summer and warm in winter, which also helps keep your skin healthy. Silk absorbs less water than cotton, so it won't absorb your skincare products, allowing them to perform at their best.
• Prevent hair from tangling and frizz
  Silk is smooth and soft, hair slides on the pillowcase, no static electricity, less destructive, can effectively prevent hair from tangling, frizz and breakage. And silk pillowcases don't absorb moisture and natural oils from your hair, keeping your hair soft, silky, and preventing split ends, breakage, and frizz.
• Reduce sleep wrinkles
  Because silk is very soft, it reduces the friction between the skin and the fabric, all of which can effectively prevent friction from creating wrinkles.
• Keep warm in winter and cool in summer
  Silk has a natural temperature regulation function, which can store heat and absorb moisture. On hot nights, silk absorbs heat and moisture from your body to keep you cool; on cold nights, silk threads trap warm air from your body and create an insulating layer to keep you warm, so we think silk is the best for all seasons fabric.
• Soft and comfortable touch
  The silk sheets lightly wrap around your body, the soft and smooth texture is comfortable to the touch, and the light and breathable feel helps you sleep soundly.

Finally, what are the disadvantages of silk?

• Expensive
  While expensive is a relative term, 100% mulberry silk sheets can be more expensive than other fabrics like cotton or polyester. Because it takes thousands of silkworms to make a high-quality silk bed sheet, it takes a lot of time and labor, but the comfort level is unmatched by other materials, so you are definitely worth the money. While some inferior silks are cheap but fragile, there are also some satins, which are man-made chemical fabrics and are not recommended for you to buy.
• Difficult to manage
  While cleaning silk fabrics requires special care on your part, it's actually quite easy to do. To machine wash, silk fabrics are first placed in a mesh laundry bag to protect them from snags and tears, then filled with cold water, plus a detergent formulated for silk, and washed on a gentle cycle. When drying, avoid direct sunlight, hang the silk fabrics indoors or outdoors to dry, then put the silk sheets back on the bed, they will naturally flatten. So all you have to do is buy machine washable silks, treat them gently, and they will definitely last longer than you expect.
• Easy to slip
  Silk sheets are so soft and smooth that you might be annoyed by the slippery sheets moving around and slipping on the floor. Our advice to you is to solve this problem by using elastic straps, non-slip floor mats, etc.

Conclusion

Through the above analysis, we have a certain understanding of silk bedding fabrics, which are breathable, hypoallergenic, temperature-controlled and durable, but have the disadvantages of being expensive and requiring careful care. Considering that we spend a third of our lives sleeping and silk provides so many health benefits, the investment is well worth it!

In order to have a pleasant sleeping environment, we recommend that you buy a set of Orose sheets and experience it! I hope you don't want to wake up tomorrow morning because you're too comfortable!