Why Silk
The finest fiber on earth. Here's the case for it.
Mulberry silk is produced exclusively by the Bombyx mori silkworm, fed a diet of mulberry leaves alone. That singular diet produces the smoothest, most uniform, and most prized silk filament in the world — the standard against which every other silk is measured.
Hair Protection
Cotton fibers are rough at a microscopic level — they grip hair as you move, causing friction, frizz, and breakage over time. Mulberry silk's filament is smooth and round, letting hair glide instead of catch.
Skin Comfort
Silk contains natural proteins (sericin and fibroin) that are gentle on sensitive skin, and it holds significantly less moisture than cotton — meaning less irritation against the neck and face.
Reduced Friction
Less friction means less pulling on hair follicles and less abrasion on skin during a full day of movement — from the gym to the office to bed.
Moisture Retention
Silk helps skin retain moisture rather than absorbing it away, unlike cotton, which can leave skin drier after extended contact.
Temperature Regulation
Silk is a natural insulator with breathable properties — it adapts to your body temperature rather than trapping heat or leaving you cold.
Durability
Despite its delicate feel, silk is one of the strongest natural fibers by tensile strength, and Mulberry silk — produced exclusively from silkworms fed on mulberry leaves — is the strongest, finest grade available.
The Science, Simply
Why Mulberry silk outranks every other silk.
Not all silk is equal. Wild or "tussah" silks come from silkworms that feed on a mix of leaves, producing a coarser, less uniform filament. Mulberry silkworms eat only mulberry leaves under controlled conditions, producing the longest, smoothest, most consistent filament — graded by momme weight, with higher momme meaning denser, more durable silk. We use 22-momme, the grade favored for luxury bedding and now lining our hood.
Silk Weight Index
Higher momme = denser, more durable silk. 22-momme is the grade used in heirloom bedding — and now lining every Sovereign hood.
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