Silk pillows

Finding a high-quality and comfortable pillow today is not so easy. The problem of choice is its wealth. On store shelves, there are a variety of pillow models made of various materials. Silk pillows are very popular.

The pillow is an important part of the bed. It should be of high quality and comfortable.

• This material is difficult to damage and does not clump. For this reason, such beddings serve their owners for many years, they do not have to be restored.
• Silk is durable. Even after several years of constant use, the pillows remain voluminous and attractive.
• Many are attracted by the excellent thermoregulatory characteristics of silk pillows. In summer, their surface remains cool, and in colder seasons, it heats up easily and remains warm.
• Silk does not accumulate moisture. It has excellent ventilation properties. This makes the pillows more hygienic.
• Silk-filled pillows do not build up static electricity.
• Silk is an environmentally friendly material. It does not cause allergic reactions or skin irritation. Such options are rightfully recognized as a lifeline for allergy sufferers who cannot tolerate down, feathers and other natural materials.
• The skin from regular contact with silk takes on a healthier and more blooming appearance. Of course, we are talking about a natural material, and not about its synthetic counterpart.
• Dust mites do not grow in silk fibers. These microscopic parasites live in many tissues and fillers. They are dangerous for people with allergies or asthma. With quality silk pillows, these problems can be forgotten.
• Silk is not susceptible to mold or mildew.

Comfortable and eco-friendly pillows made of this wonderful material are very popular today. However, they have their drawbacks.

• Silk does not accumulate moisture therefore, ugly traces may remain from it on the surface of the material. These defects are especially noticeable on light-colored items - for example, an unpleasant yellow spot may remain on white material.
• Natural silk wrinkles a lot. If you have purchased a pillowcase from this material, then be prepared for the fact that its surface will be perfectly flat for not very long. Many consumers perceive this quality of silk as a disadvantage.
• Natural silk is quite expensive. High-quality pillows and other bedding made of such material will cost the buyer a lot.

There are several types of silk:

This type of raw material is obtained from silkworm cocoons that live in their natural environment. They feed on the leaves of various plants. As a result, threads of a scarlet shade are obtained. Such materials require chemical bleaching.

• This process has a negative effect on the structure of the material, making it less durable and elastic.
• Another disadvantage of this variety is that harmful microorganisms are often found in it.
• Over time, the threads in the Tussa fabric may start to creep apart. This is due to the fact that the silkworm living in the wild gnaws its way.

This variety is of higher quality.These are silkworm cocoons grown in captivity. They are fed only with mulberry leaves. The result is a good harvest of white cocoons. They are sorted out exclusively by hand.

• Silk threads of this grade are more durable. They are characterized by a twisted shape and a length of 600 m.
• Mulberry yarns do not require chemical intervention and additional treatments that adversely affect the material. They easily and quickly unravel from the cocoon and are firmly connected to each other.
• This type of silk is subdivided into three classes - A, B, C. The most expensive, strong and durable products are category A silk. It has long fibers.
• Pillows made from this raw material have excellent thermal performance. They are distinguished by their large volume. Their surface is very pleasant to the touch.
• Quality bedding made from natural silk of class A will serve its owner for many years without becoming less attractive.

Naperniki in high-quality pillows are either embroidered or equipped with zippers. These important elements that retain their filling are made from the following materials:

• cotton;
• polyester;
• teak;
• satin;
• jacquard;
• silk.

Today pillows are produced in the following sizes:

• small - 40 × 40, 40 × 60 cm;
• average - 55 × 50, 50 × 70 cm;
• big - 60 × 60, 70 × 70 cm.

In order not to get low-quality and unnatural products, you need to contact trusted and popular manufacturers.

It is worth getting to know some of them better:

• Kingsilk Elizabeth. This well-known company has been producing high-quality and durable pillows from natural materials for over 10 years. The strongest Mullbery fibers are used in the manufacture of branded products. Range Kingsilk is represented by models with dimensions 50 × 70 cm and 70 × 70 cm. To fill these pillows, 1.2, 1.5, 2 kg of natural silk are used.

• YliliXin... This Chinese manufacturer makes beautiful and durable pillows filled with inexpensive Tussa with medium support. The products of this company adapt to the shape of the head and neck of a person. All models are characterized by high thermal conductivity and moisture resistance.

• Primavelle Silk. Tussa silk and 40% polyester are used in the production of pillows of this brand. Inexpensive silk pillows from the Russian manufacturer have excellent characteristics. They have a neat artistic stitching, which not only performs a decorative function, but also provides additional retention of the filler.

• Togas... This Greek manufacturer offers its customers silk pillows in various sizes with 100% Tussa silk. They are distinguished by their softness, lightness, high thermal conductivity and ventilation properties. The branded products of the Greek company are equipped with high-quality satin covers with a beautiful thread weave with a glossy texture reminiscent of natural silk.

• Asabella Is a popular brand from Italy producing high quality Chinese-made silk pillows. They are low in height and have a special silicone fiber core.Thanks to this insert, things become more elastic, fluffy and durable.

• Sofi de marko... This is another Russian brand that produces pillows made in Chinese factories. They are stuffed with inexpensive Tussa silk and equipped with natural 100% cotton covers. Many buyers note the excellent temperature characteristics of these products. They remain cool in summer and warm in winter. The average cost of a silk pillow from the Sofi De Marko brand is 5 thousand rubles.
• Tangchao Opti Is a Chinese manufacturer that produces pillows with dimensions 50 × 70 cm and filled with 10% high quality Mulberry silk and 90% polyester fiber. The filling in these pillows is placed in special gauze. The cushions are equipped with comfortable zippers, with which you can easily check the quality of the material. The main advantage of these products is their polyester orthopedic insert. It is located in the central part of the pillow and makes the silk elastic.

• If you want to purchase a really high quality pillow made of natural silk, then you should turn to trusted brands that have been producing such products for many years. This will avoid buying a substandard and fake product.
• Pay attention to the label. The grade of silk should be written on it, and there is usually an indication of the presence of additional impurities, if any. Choose products with eco-friendly and natural covers. The most popular are satin or cotton products.
• If you have doubts about the naturalness of materials, then their origin can be verified independently. It is enough just to raise the pillow. If it easily takes its original shape, then you have a product in which synthetics are present.
• The quality of the silk filler can be checked easilyif the pillow has a zipper. Take a closer look at the shade of the fibers. The color of the high quality Mulberry silk is pearl and delicate beige, but not pure white. The surface of natural and elastic fibers will have a matte sheen. If you try to pull them off, you may notice that this is quite difficult to do. The fibers of inexpensive Tussa silk come off much easier.
• You can pull one strand out of the pillow filling and set it on fire. It should give off the same odor as organic matter. During the burning process, your fingers will easily get dirty on the fallen embers. If the material is of an unnatural origin, then there will be no embers left of it, and it will burn instantly, and the smell will be completely different.

Silk bedding requires special care. Ordinary washing can greatly harm such a thing or negatively affect it.

• If you want a silk product to serve you as long as possible, then it must be protected with removable linen (pillowcases). Any covers should be washed from time to time.
• Sometimes it is recommended to hang out bedding for several hours - for ventilation.
• If there is a need to clean a natural silk pillow, then it must be sent to dry cleaning.
• Inexpensive models, in which the silk content does not exceed 30%, can be washed in a regular washing machine - at home. To do this, you must select a delicate mode and use a soft powder. The water temperature should not exceed 30 degrees.

For an overview of the silk pillow, see the next video.