What makes silk so special?

Perhaps the most fascinating thing about silk is that the thin silk thread is spun by a tiny caterpillar itself. The resulting cocoon serves as protection for the caterpillar—from rain, wind, cold, heat, and predators. Within this protective cocoon, the caterpillar completes the fascinating metamorphosis into a butterfly.

This function of the cocoon also explains the characteristic properties of silk:

  • Silk cools in the heat (more than viscose) and warms in the cold (more than cotton) - here is the explanation from the MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE
  • Silk can absorb about 30% of its own weight in liquid without feeling damp. This makes it
    It counteracts excessive sweating and allows the skin to breathe.
  • Nevertheless, it does not dry out skin and hair.
  • It even has a nourishing effect.
  • Thanks to its smooth surface, it is dirt-repellent and insensitive to odors.
  • Silk is very tear-resistant – five times stronger than steel.
  • It has the highest elasticity of all natural fibers

Why is silk so good for our skin?

Silk is very similar to skin in its chemical structure and is therefore particularly skin-friendly, also ideally suited for allergy sufferers.
Silk has been proven to be antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, thus having a soothing effect on irritated and sensitive skin.

Naturopathic practitioners recommend silk, especially for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Silk has been proven to soothe irritated skin and accelerate wound healing. This is primarily due to sericin (the silk gum that also holds the cocoon together). The high sericin content in bourette silk has a particularly skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, bourette silk is especially popular for diapers, nursing pads, and baby clothes.

In a scientific study ( Acta Biomaterialia , 2012), silk proteins showed very good skin compatibility and supported the natural regeneration of the skin surface in the laboratory.
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Queen of all natural fibers - Why is silk still so popular?

The most beautiful of all fabrics is silk. You'll find it in exquisite wedding dresses, elegant designer gowns, in the accessories department for scarves and shawls, as well as in bedding and grooming products.

For the hair: The fiber structure of the
Silk has a very smooth surface, making it soft and supple. Especially when processed as a smooth satin, it allows hair to glide easily across the pillowcase. The low resistance prevents hair breakage and split ends.

For clothing: Silk offers by far the most beautiful and natural luster of all fibers. Compare a polyester organza wedding dress with a silk organza wedding dress, and you'll understand what regal quality means. It's a true joy to experience the incomparable drape and luster of silk in an enchanting dream dress. Dyed, painted, and printed, silk exhibits incomparably brilliant color reproduction.

Our silk is special in two ways: firstly, because it's animal-friendly Peace Silk , and secondly, because it 's free of harmful substances and kind to the skin and the environment.

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