How Many Types of Silk?
Luxeport duvets use only long stretched, Grade A, 100% Mulberry Silk floss fill. There are now three types of silk floss used in silk duvets on the market: Cotton-like short silk floss (low grade silk): This type of silk is actually downgraded silk floss, made from waste filaments and damaged cocoons, and is considered an inferior product. It feels more like cotton than natural silk. Cube-type Silk (wild silk): This type of silk is produced by silk moths grown in the Northern part of China. These wild moths feed on various types of leaves, producing dark colored silk. The silk must be treated with toxic chemicals to alter the dark color. The silk is not as soft and luxurious 100% mulberry silk. Long, 100% Mulberry Silk: This type of silk is very luxurious, soft, and supple, it is recognized by its pure, snow white color and natural luster and sheen. Luxeport takes pride in using only this type of silk for our duvets and pillows. Mulberry silk contains natural protein fiber and sericin,
