The History of Silk & Fabrics
Silk is sold with more mythology than almost any other fabric, and most of the confusion is deliberate. This is where we take the terminology apart.
What momme actually measures and why it is not thread count. Why "satin" is a weave rather than a fibre, and why a budget satin pillowcase is almost always polyester. How the raw silk grading scale works, what 6A means at the top of it, and how a single cocoon becomes a workable thread. Plus the history: a 3,000-year monopoly, a smuggling operation in a bamboo cane, and the trade route named after the cloth.
We also make the case for when silk is the wrong answer, and a £50 modal set is the right one.
The Case for a £50 Pyjama Set: What Modal Cloud Actually Gets You
Why £50 is the right price for pyjamas you wear every night — what Modal Cloud actually is, why the 5% elastane matters, and what separates a set that lasts...
The Case for a £50 Pyjama Set: What Modal Cloud Actually Gets You
Why £50 is the right price for pyjamas you wear every night — what Modal Cloud actually is, why the 5% elastane matters, and what separates a set that lasts...
What’s the Real Difference Between Silk vs Satin? (And Which Should You Choose?)
When shopping for bedding or sleep accessories, you have almost certainly seen two words used as if they were interchangeable: silk and satin. Most people assume they are two grades...
What’s the Real Difference Between Silk vs Satin? (And Which Should You Choose?)
When shopping for bedding or sleep accessories, you have almost certainly seen two words used as if they were interchangeable: silk and satin. Most people assume they are two grades...
What Is Momme? Silk Weight Explained, and 19 vs 22 Momme Pyjamas
Short answer. Momme (pronounced mo-mee) is the weight of silk: one momme is about 4.3 g/m². 19 momme is the everyday weight for silk pyjamas; 22 momme carries roughly 16%...
What Is Momme? Silk Weight Explained, and 19 vs 22 Momme Pyjamas
Short answer. Momme (pronounced mo-mee) is the weight of silk: one momme is about 4.3 g/m². 19 momme is the everyday weight for silk pyjamas; 22 momme carries roughly 16%...
Modern Silk Production: A Blend of Tradition and Demand
While silk production traces its roots back thousands of years, the industry that supplies it today is a modern, tightly organised operation concentrated in Asia. The insect at the centre...
Modern Silk Production: A Blend of Tradition and Demand
While silk production traces its roots back thousands of years, the industry that supplies it today is a modern, tightly organised operation concentrated in Asia. The insect at the centre...
The Legend of Mulberry Silk: How a Cup of Tea Changed History
Have you ever wondered how the world’s most luxurious fabric was discovered? The history of mulberry silk is steeped in ancient Chinese mythology, tracing back over 4,000 years to a...
The Legend of Mulberry Silk: How a Cup of Tea Changed History
Have you ever wondered how the world’s most luxurious fabric was discovered? The history of mulberry silk is steeped in ancient Chinese mythology, tracing back over 4,000 years to a...
Threading Luxury: The Captivating History of Silk
Few fabrics hold as much mystery, wealth, and historical drama as silk. Long before it became the standard for high-end bedding and elegant sleepwear, silk was a currency, a fiercely...
Threading Luxury: The Captivating History of Silk
Few fabrics hold as much mystery, wealth, and historical drama as silk. Long before it became the standard for high-end bedding and elegant sleepwear, silk was a currency, a fiercely...
