When purchasing silk bedding, what are the main things to consider?
The biggest thing to consider when deciding on what type of silk you want in the bedding you are going to purchase is durability. Mulberry silk is woven from long continuous filaments. Tussah silk is a spun silk which means the filaments are not continuous. It makes Tussah silk less durable. When looking at silk bedding, pay careful attention to the momme weight of the silk used in the material. The momme weight (pronounced ‘mummy’) is a measurement of the weight of silk and is used in place of thread count because silk is so fine. A very low momme count means the bedding won’t be durable because the material is too thin. A momme weight of 14-19 is perfect for most bedding. Buying silk with a good momme weight and that is cultivated ensures you of getting high quality bedding that will last you a long time.
