100% Mulberry Silk Comforter / Duvet / Quilt Core Filling with Cotton Mesh Cover

Why silk?

Simply put, it is COMFORTABLE! Just COMFORTABLE! The reason why? Because it comes from protein fiber that has excellent bio-compatibility and affinity with human skin. This soft, delicate fabric is all natural, free of any harsh chemicals. You never know how comfortable it is until you actually wear silk next to your skin, and then, you’ll never part with it. The comfortable sensation is incredible when it runs over your bare skin. You just want it to be on every inch of your body; you just want to have it every minute in your life. Due to its smooth texture, it has the lowest friction and irritating index to the human skin among all the fibres in the world. Your skin loves it; your sleep improves.

Why core filling?

Core filling with cotton mesh protection gives people another option to choose a removable duvet cover they like, polyester, cotton or silk. And it is much easier to maintain because all you need to wash is the cover, not the duvet. For the utmost comfort, a silk cover is highly recommended.

Most liked from ancient times till nowadays

Silk has been liked by queens and kings and emperors since the ancient times. It was originally reserved for the Emperors of China for their own use and gifts to others. In the ancient era, silk from China was the most lucrative and sought-after luxury item traded across the Eurasian continent and many civilizations, such as the ancient Persians, benefited economically from trade.

Presidents and celebrities nowadays are no exception.  The gift given to the former US president George W. Bush Jr. when the couple visited China were a silk comforter and silk robes. The Chinese Chairman Hu Jintao at that time presented him with a copy of “Master Sun's Art of War” with silk cover. Bush’s father George H. W. Bush, the 41^st President of the United States, bought 7 silk robes at a time! When the former president of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai visited China, he and his wife bought 9 silk scarves just in one market. What Serena Williams bought in China was also a silk comforter. Endless list …

Expensive in western countries

Because of its texture and lustre, silk rapidly became a popular luxury fabric. But western people do not know silk. They don’t know silk is an all season product; they don’t know that silk will keep them warm and more comfortable in winter. “No, no silk. It’s too cold in winter.”  Unfortunately, business people who travelled to China got a silk by chance and they loved it. Rich people got a silk present and they became addicted to it. That’s why we see silk products are sold in western countries at a sky-high price, just for catering for these people. You do see silk comforters for sale at some big boxes, but in order to persuade people to shell out more than 100 bucks on a silk comforter, the seller has come up with smart solutions to balance the quality with the price. I can assure you, with the same amount of money, you won’t get a silk comforter in a big box that has the same quality as in my store.

Best silk comes from China.

Silk fabric was first developed in ancient China. The earliest example of silk fabric is from 3630 BC. Archaeologists discovered intricately woven and dyed silk textiles dated to roughly 2,500 years ago.

Chinese people know silk best and the demand is huge. Don’t feel surprised when you see almost every Chinese person around you has some kind of silk products. Consequently, the scientific research is financially supported by the country and in return, helped the silk industry become the most mature and advanced in the world. Their knowledge and techniques are incomparable by other countries. When you see some silk products made by other big brands or made in other advanced countries in the world, don’t be fooled - they all come from China, just re-tagged for higher profits. Simply because they do not have the industry! People in other places in the world do not understand silk as well as Chinese people do and the demand is small. Who can spend money on the scientific research, on the techniques revolution, on the machinery improvement, etc. on something that people do not want? How can you make good products without a solid industry behind you? Their standard? Stop the joke!

Amazing Features and Benefits of Mulberry Silk

·     Allergy resistant

Due to its natural hypoallergenic properties, silk is an excellent choice, or maybe the only choice for people who suffer from allergies due to dust mites, mold or mildew. Being certified asthma & allergy friendly, it is a proven barrier against allergens, dust mites and pet dander. It is 100% organic, never treated with harsh chemicals. This is because the silk threads are incredibly thin and soft on their own so they don’t need to undergo the harsh treatment most synthetic fabrics endure. That’s why both allergists and allergy-sufferers recommend silk bedding for comfort and peace of mind.

·     Natural insect repellent

For practical use, silk is excellent as clothing that protects from many biting insects that would ordinarily pierce clothing, such as mosquitoes and horseflies.

·     Breathable material that adjusts to temperature fluctuations

Known for strong ventilation and moisture absorption which aids in menopause comfort, mulberry silk is one of the best body temperature regulating materials for sleeping. It is a porous, pure and natural fiber that adjusts to your body temperature. It is surprisingly breathable and efficiently wicks your sweat away when you become too hot. When combined with mulberry silk duvet, silk cover provides you with a very cozy night's sleep.

·     Silk is not only for summer; it is for winter, too.

Silk's absorbency makes it comfortable to wear in warm weather and while active. Its low conductivity keeps warm air close to the skin during cold weather. It’s the only fabric that makes you cool in summer and warm in winter. Linen is cool in summer but too cold in winter; wool and down are warm in winter but unbearably hot in summer. Cotton might be an all season product, but it is not as breathable as silk, so when you sweat, you’ll find cotton very sultry and uncomfortable on your wet skin. We no longer use cotton on sports wears. Silk, on the contrary, will keep you dry.

Silk is a poor conductor of electricity and thus susceptible to static cling, making it a good choice in a dry and cold weather.

When people think of buying a comforter for winter, they tend to opt for a down filled one. The reason is simple: it is warm. There is no mistake in that.

The reason that people don’t buy silk comforter for winter is also simple: it’s too cold, which is totally wrong. People who say silk is cold in winter have never used silk. Don’t blame you. Western people don’t know silk. Look at Chinese. Chinese people wear silk scarves in winter; they’ve never got their neck frozen. Ladies in China wear super thin silk long johns underneath their leggings. Their legs certainly know what is warm and what is not.

If you compare the down comforter with a silk comforter to find which is warmer, of course the down takes the lead. But are we talking about sleeping in the snow? Are we talking about a room that is almost 0℃? If so, go for a down comforter, for sure. But if your room temperature is around 20℃, then there is no point of talking about which is warm which is not because even a medium weight silk comforter will keep you warm. With a silk cover, your sleep experience would be like heaven because the silk cover is far more comfortable than the cotton cover and, to your surprise, warmer than the cotton cover.

Let me share a secret with you: In order to make you cool in summer, you need to wear silk next to your skin and in order to keep you warm in winter, again you need to wear silk next to your skin.

·     Advantages of silk comforter over down comforter

When talking about comfortability, health benefits and all-season features, silk will win a complete victory over down because it breathes and adjusts to your body temperature to prevent from over heat. It combats allergy and house mites, which is super beneficial to people with special needs.  It has a soft drape that contours to your body, making you comfortable and keeping you warm. Plus, silk filling will never run out of the cover as down filling tends to do. Safer to use, isn’t it?

Mulberry silk vs. tussur silk (wild silk)

Mulberry silk and tussur (or tussah) silk are all natural silk, but they are different. Mulberry silk comes from domesticated silkworms whose silk is much thinner than tussur silk, also known as wild silk, thus producing higher quality and is used on haute couture. It is more expensive than the tussur silk. If you see certain silk is for sale at incredibly low price, make sure you understand what silk it is.

Choose your comforter according to the room temperature

Note: The weights in the chart are for the fillings only, not including the weight of cover and other accessories.

Pair is a good idea.

It is hard for one single comforter to suit all seasons. In summer you need a thin one, in winter you need a thick one and in spring and fall you need something in between. We cannot have 3 comforters; that’s too costly. But we can have a pair: a thin one and a thick one, thin for summer, thick for spring and fall and two joined together for winter. I have some listings that offer single comforters as well as paired comforters. The pair is joined with a hook so that the upper layer won’t fall. Isn’t that a smart idea?

Specifications:

Grade 4A 100% mulberry silk comforter filling with cotton mesh protection. You need a cover to go with it

Shipment:

·          To Canada: 10-15 days

·          To USA: 18-25 days