History of Silk
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The history of silk originated from China in 2700 B.C.. Ever since, the rest of the world has desired the luxurious fabric and has tried to duplicate the process. However, silk making in China stems from a great tradition of techniques and desires to produce the best quality silk in the world. It is for this reason that silk products produced elsewhere cannot match Chinese silk.
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About Silk
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Silk is a valuable, natural fiber that comes from the cocoon of the mulberry-fed silkworm. Traditional Chinese sericulture teaches that silkworms should be raised most carefully, without harsh noises or smells that could disturb the quality of their silk-spinning.
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Amazingly, a cocoon is formed from one continuous silk protein fiber. The strong and flexible protein is covered in a gummy substance, called sericin, that hardens on contact with air.
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Each finger-sized cocoon contains a strand up to a mile long, and is gently unraveled after dissolving the sericin in hot water. Individual filaments are very thin, so several are reeled together to form a strong, shiny thread. The thread can then be woven into raw silk.
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Silk is very labor-intensive to produce; thousands of cocoons are used to create just one pound of raw silk. However, its unique qualities make the effort worthwhile: it is deceptively delicate for the world’s strongest natural fiber.
- feels feather-light but retains heat effectively in cool weather
- keeps you fresh by drawing moisture away from warm skin
- is very receptive to dye and yields stunning-colored fabrics
- feels gently luxuriant on the skin and is totally hypoallergenic
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Authentic Chinese silk is produced using techniques learned over thousands of years of experience. China is still the largest producer of fine quality silk, and exports around 35 thousand tonnes every year.
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About Silk Comforters
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Information Coming Soon!
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