What is the difference between Charmeuse silk,Mulberry sillk,and Crepe de chine silk?
Mulberry silk refers to the silk made from the cocoons of the larvae of Mulberry silkworms reared in captivity. The entire production process has been carefully monitored. And the environment of the silkworm larvae is also strictly controlled.
These allow for the larvae to spin silk threads that are rounder, more excellent, smoother, lighter, and more uniformly colored than any other type of silk in the world. Mulberry silk fibers are also firm, easily beating steel fibers of the same diameter in strength and durability.
What is Charmeuse silk?
Charmeuse silk, technically speaking, does not refer to a type of material as
Mulberry silk does; it is
a silk fabric made with a particular way of weaving, allowing for extra luster and shine on the front
side in exchange for a dull finish at the back. Charmeuse silk can be made from all kinds of different
silk including Mulberry silk and is often used on products that do not require showcasing of both
sides of the fabric such as pillowcases and duvet covers.
Advantage:
Charmeuse silk has a beautiful sheen in the front and looks very luxurious
Charmeuse silk is lightweight and very smooth to the touch
Charmeuse silk is very friendly for the skin and hair
Charmeuse silk is an excellent insulator, which keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Product
Charmeuse silk is suitable for producing pillowcases, bedding sheets, nightwear, dresses, shirts, and pants, etc.
Basic Concealed Placket Silk Shirt
£79.99
19 Momme Housewife Silk Pillowcase
£15
What is Crepe de chine silk?
Crepe de chine silk,a lightweight fabric made by mulberry silk fibers, where part of them are twisted clockwise and others in a counter-clockwise direction. These fibers are then woven in a plain-weave fabric. The twisted fibers give crêpe its distinctive ‘pebbly’ look and feel.
It comes in many different varieties – crêpe de Chine, Moroccan crêpe and crêpe georgette. It is comfortable and breathable and wrinkles easily at the rate of 8%.
Advantage:
Crepe de chine silk is super lightweight and breathable, very comfortable to wear
Crepe de chine silk has a light pearl luster, suit for daily wear
Crepe de chine silk has a great durability and excellent wrinkle resistance
Crepe de chine silk is very friendly for the skin and hair
Product
Crepe de Chine silk becomes a perfect material for elegant slacks, skirts, dresses, suits, and evening wear.
Basic Box Pleated Silk Shirt
£79.99
Wrinkle Free Basic Silk Shirt
£79.99
We at LILYSILK promise you that every time you see Charmeuse silk and Crepe de chine silk that are
used on our website, it means Charmeuse silk made from 100% pure and natural Mulberry silk and
nothing else.
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The OEKO-TEX® standard 100 is developed and managed by the International OEKO-TEX®
Association, a group of 16 textile research and test institutes in Europe and Japan,
with representative agencies and contact offices in over 60 countries worldwide.
epresentative agencies and contact offices in over 60 countries worldwide.
Products that pass the test in this system are allowed to carry a certification label that
guarantees to the consumers that the product does not contain harmful substances at levels
that can be dangerous to the human body.
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Silk fibre comes in varying lengths; from short to long – from 1A Grade to 6A Grade.
6A Grade Silk is made from the longest silk fibres available – it is the highest
grade that exists!
This makes the material much more luxurious and durable than lower grade silks.
People purchase silk comforter for its even warmth, lightness, breathability,
softness and durability.Different grades of silk provide different quality of
benefits of silk comforters.
Silk fibre comes in varying lengths; from short to long – from 1A Grade to 6A Grade.
