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Do you know that the process of making silk was invented by the Chinese many thousands of years ago and that even though many other countries are now well known for their silk making abilities, it is still the Chinese who are the true masters of it and who produce about half the silk made in the entire world? It is true.
Silk has been holding the position as the Queen of Textiles for over 4000 years. It is the ultimate luxurious cloth for the individual with discriminating taste. To quote Oscar de la Renta, "Silk does for the body what diamonds do for the hand." As a natural protein fiber, silk is chemically similar to human skin, which is therefore regarded as an ideal "second skin".
Benefits of Jasmine Silk Duvets:
Silk Breath Jasmine Silk duvet contains over one hundred layers of silk which makes it incredibly breathable and comfortable. Silk will wick away moisture from the body, keeping a person cool and comfortable all night long. That means that not only will it keep a person cool in the summer, but it is the perfect bedding choice for anyone who suffers from night sweats or hot flashes. Silk is great in the winter too although feeling the weight of a silk comforter may not lead you to believe that. But it is true. Sleeping under a silk comforter is like sleeping under a light fluffy cloud, one that will keep you warm and snuggly even when it is cold outside. Silk has a natural draping ability that some people call the "hugging effect." It gently caresses and hugs the body which helps hold in body heat when it is cold.
It Is Good For Allergy and Asthma SufferersThe process of making silk from the cocoons of silkworms is a gentle one. It does not strip away the protein called sericin that it contains nor the amino acids that are in it. Those are good things for humans. They make silk, mold resistant, mildew resistant, and an environment that dust mites hates. So if you are like me and had to get rid of your down comforter because of dust mite allergies, getting a silk comforter instead is the perfect choice.
Long LastingOur best quality mulberry silk duvets can easily last upwards of 15 - 20 years. Because all Jasmine Silk filled duvets are used Grade A long fibre mulberry silk. The long threads in mulberry silk along with its natural tendency to adhere and bond with itself creates a fabric that is very durable and long lasting. Also silk naturally repels dirt, odors, and pesky things like dust mites a silk duvet does not need frequent laundering. In fact, many silk experts recommend avoiding laundering of a silk comforter unless it is absolutely necessary, such as in the case of spilling something on it.
Benefits of Jasmine Silk Bed Linen:
Hypoallergenic Silk is made from the cocoons of silkworms. Like nearly anything in nature, there are natural occurring substances in the cocoon of the silkworm that protect from various threats. Because the process of turning those cocoons into silk is a gentle one that does not strip away those natural substances, the benefits of them are still in the silk when you purchase silk bedding. Dust mites, mold, and funguses all do not like those substances and stay away from silk. This means that silk bedding is a perfect choice for people suffering from asthma and from certain types of allergies such as being allergic to dust mites. Superb anti wrinkle skin care product which stop your face and hair from drying out.
SafetySilk is a naturally fire retardant material which makes it a wonderful choice as bedding. It is a highly recommended bedding choice for babies and children.
Easy to Care For Although silk sheets should be hand washed for the first few times, most can then be machine washed on the gentle or hand washable cycle of your washing machine using a gentle soap and cool water. Then they should be air dried out of direct sunlight which won't take long because silk dries fast. |
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