Features of the choice and use of silk bedding

Silk bed linen is the choice of successful people who prefer to relax on a soft, soft and cozy bed. This material received the status of an elite for its unique appearance, which symbolizes a sign of wealth and luxury. Effective glossy shine looks solid and expensive, and also fits perfectly into the design of any interior.

The bedding material is made from silkworm threads. The length of the fibers is 900-1400 mm, and the triangular cross-section of the threads ensures the reflection of light, due to which beautiful solar overflows and glossy shine are formed on the canvas. The fabric from which silk linen is made can be divided into the following varieties, taking into account the weaving technology.

• Atlas. It is characterized by a smooth, almost mirror-like, shiny front surface. Satin fabric has a high density.

• Poplin. It is produced by means of a plain weave of fibers. It is a double-sided product.

• Jacquard. Differs in a systematically repeating pattern.

• Duchess. It is a plain dyed satin-coated canvas.

• Synthetics. A product made of rayon is an inexpensive and affordable underwear set, but this material is created using chemical agents, which significantly reduces the quality of the fabric compared to natural components.

Talking about the benefits of silk bedding, the following advantages deserve the greatest attention.

• Due to its natural naturalness, this fabric is considered environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic, so it is well suited for those who suffer from asthma. Dust mites and other insects are not attracted to this material.
• Silk fabric has high thermal conductivity. In winter, a silk duvet cover will warm the body, and in the heat of summer it will bring comfortable freshness.
• The threads, consisting of several dense fibers, form a very strong fabric, which explains the wear resistance and long service life of the laundry.
• Some psychologists and doctors recommend sleeping on silk, as this tissue provides good healthy sleep, slows down skin aging, and blocks pain in case of joint diseases.
• The fabric itself is very soft and pleasant to the touch, it is comfortable to touch it, hair and skin do not cling to anything at night, since the surface is soft and smooth.

As for the disadvantages of the product, the main one is the high cost of one set, because the linen belongs to the elite class. Another drawback, according to some consumers, is the inconvenience during sleep, for example, the pillow slips out. However, this is still a subjective opinion, since most buyers are inclined to believe that it is very comfortable and cozy to sleep on silk bedding.

While in the textiles department looking for a silk bedding set, Pay attention to the following criteria when choosing products.

• Density of the fabric in mommees. The higher this indicator, the longer the material will last. More transparent fabric cannot boast of this advantage. The normal value for silk is 19 momme. Momme is the weight of 1 m² of fabric.
• Natural linen is characterized by a clear, clean shine; its aroma cannot contain the smell of chemical dye components.
• A distinctive feature of this lingerie is its identical design on both sides.
• You can determine the quality by touch. Natural fabric, in contact with the skin, absorbs its heat, the artificial material does not heat up for a long time.
• An effective method for determining quality is to set fire to a piece of fabric. If the burnt element was natural, then its ash will retain the smell of bone. But, of course, this method is not very common; no one will set fire to anything in the store.

• If the customer is aiming at real silk underwear, then he must come to the store with a large amount of money. If you have a cheap product in front of you, then this is an artificial material that does not have the qualities of natural silk.
• Give preference to manufacturers from China. It was in this country that the abilities of the silk worm were first discovered and silk was made. For a long time, Chinese silk has been a leader in quality compared to products from other countries. Turkish manufacturers are also strong competitors; their assortment includes a wide variety of silk sets. Good products are made by Japanese firms. More than 500 types of silk are known in the Land of the Rising Sun, while in Europe there are only four.
• Do not forget about the compliance with the sizes, and also pay attention that the parameters of domestic and imported products differ. For Russian kits, the sizes are one and a half, double, euro. Foreign-made products are determined by the sizes of single (1-bed or Single), one-and-a-half (1.5-bed or Extra Long Single), double (2-bed or Full), three-bed (king-size).

If the buyer cannot afford natural silk underwear, then an artificial set for a family bed can also be dispensed with. The advantages of such a product will be an affordable price, a beautiful appearance that is not inferior to natural silk, resistance to light and water. This underwear is just as soft and pleasant to the touch. In addition, it dyes well, thanks to which a very wide assortment of various designs is presented in the stores: linen in temperamental red tones, presentable black products, sets in pastel shades, on which original drawings can be depicted.

Recently, crumpled rayon has become very popular. It is a material with numerous folds and creases, which are created by prolonged exposure to the press. It turns out a very nice product, not only convenient and practical in terms of use (does not require ironing), but also has a decorative function. The only thing in which synthetics are inferior to natural fabrics is strength and elasticity. An artificial kit is short-lived, and its colors fade after a few washes.

To make silk bedding last even longer, it is worth paying special attention to the care of this delicate and quivering product.

• It is preferable to wash silk linen by hand. You cannot use bleach or chemicals during washing, which contain chlorine, which negatively affects natural fabric. If the hostess decided to soak the product, then this should be done for a maximum of 5 minutes.
• It is better to choose special silk care products for washing. You can wash things at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees. It is recommended to add 20 g of vinegar to the water during rinsing.
• If you have selected a machine wash, then you need to turn on the "silk" or "delicate" mode. Before placing the laundry in the drum, turn it inside out and place it in a special bag. It is required to separate things by color. These rules especially apply to jacquard products. If you need a jacquard material to wash in a typewriter, then you need to fasten all the zippers and buttons.

• During spinning, you do not need to twist the fabric, a more preferable option is to squeeze through a cotton fabric.
• It is customary to dry clothes on a clothesline in a well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight. It is recommended to dry clothes made of jacquard outdoors. It is better to refuse drying in a drum, as due to the high temperature, the item may be damaged.
• During ironing, turn on the "silk" mode; you do not need to spray with water to avoid the formation of stains. In the case of a jacquard product, it must be turned inside out before ironing and the temperature must be turned on to a maximum of 120 degrees.
• In a situation where the laundry dries out, it is recommended to hang it in the bathroom and turn on the shower. Then all the formed folds will be smoothed out without using an iron.

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