Silk Filled Duvet

It is practically impossible to mark the point precisely when the cultivation of silk started, however there is evidence of silk manufacturing or ‘sericulture’ as it is termed, as far back as 7000 years ago. The Chinese fervently safeguarded the mysterious secrets of silk production for thousands of years. It was an offence carrying the death sentence to endeavor to traffick silk or disclose the secrets of its cultivation beyond the borders of China. It was probably inevitable that the mysteries of silk production would be desseminated around the globe sooner or later and finally the splendid luxuries afforded by silk can certainly be enjoyed by just about all.

The excellent natural attributes of silk paired with modern innovative silk duvet manufacturing methods results in a duvet which really will transform your sleep experience. During the production process layer upon layer of long fibre mulberry silk floss is gently pressed one on top of the other. This procedure is repeated until the required weight is achieved. A silk filled duvet is the epitome of comfort while you sleep. The characteristics of long-strand silk fibres ensure a silk duvet is equally as warm but considerably less heavy than traditional duvets. A silk duvet lightly drapes around your body as opposed to "suffocating" you due to the weight of a standard duvet. The moment you have enjoyed the soft,luxury of a silk duvet it is extremely difficult to think about using anything else.

Silk happens to be a naturally occurring protein and for that reason is far less accommodating to dust mites (or bed bugs!) that can induce allergic reactions including eczema, asthma or rhinitis. Up to twenty thousand dust mites have been found in a single mattress. Making the bed with silk bedding and silk filled duvets dramatically reduces the quantity of dust mites in the bed, unlike down, feather and polyester . Dust mite excrement contains enzymes that the dust mites have used to help them digest skin dust. These enzymes, possibly by way of inhalation or contact with the skin can induce or exacerbate asthma and various other related allergy symptoms.

Silk posseses an extraordinary capability to help your skin to reabsorb moisture through the naturally occurring proteins in silk, although without making you feel sticky or unpleasantly clammy. Soaking up moisture that is lost in the day will aid in invigorating the skin, and all while you sleep! This is highly beneficial to individuals with dry skin and problems like eczema, shingles, sunburn, post-chemotherapy sensitive skin and psoriasis..

Silk can dramatically increase the quality and comfort of sleeping. As well as preventing asthma triggered by dust mites, it is also helpful to those suffering from osteo-athritic complaints. Silk filled duvets being soft and light create much less pressure this, especially coupled with tightly woven silk sheets, allows for easier movement and less resistance against the sheets. Standard duvets and quilts don't drape over our bodies but instead form a heavy barrier with pressure points that might cause pain and irritation to arthritic joints.

Silk filled duvets provide relief for a number of skin disorders since they drape over your body eliminating individual spots of pressure that can otherwise irritate existing skin disorders. The health rewards don't just stop there. Silk, as opposed to cotton which retains moisture underneath sheets leading to sweats, wicks excessive moisture away from the body. This is essential to those people affected by excessive sweating, night sweats, the menopause and also mild incontinence, ensuring a much better night’s slumber.

Silk production, the silk duvet manufacturing process and caring for your silk once you have bought it is chemical free. Chemical free production, in conjunction with silk’s natural bacteria repelling attributes and dust-mite resistance makes the silk filled duvet the number one choice for thoughtful people who think about their well being and the well being of the planet. Production begins with mulberry trees - the the chosen fodder of the silk moth caterpillar. This is a relatively trouble free crop to grow, seldom requiring the use of pesticides.  Chemical use is minimal unless of course there is excessive use of dyes, and this certainly isn't the case with silk filled duvets. Silk manufacture and processing has a relatively minor impact on the environment. Silk filled duvets are naturally anti-bacterial and don't call for washing in the same way as traditional duvets. (You certainly won't miss trying to squeeze those into a washing machine drum!) Silk duvets simply entail ’sun curing’ basically, hang them out to air every six months, a fine day in Spring or a warm Autumnal afternoon. Now that is eco-cleaning at its finest!