What is Momme in silk fabric & What is thread count
What is Momme in silk fabric ?
Mommes (mm), is a unit traditionally used to measure the quality of silk fabrics. One
momme
= 4.340 grams per square meter; 8 mommes is approximately 1 ounce per square yard or 35 grams per square
meter.
The usual range of momme weight for different weaves of silk are:
Gauze—3 to 5 mm
Organza-4 to 6 mm
Habotai—12 to 16 mm
Crepe de Chine-12 to 16 mm
Charmeuse-12 to 30 mm
Chiffon-6 to 8 mm
(can be made in double thickness,i.e 12 to 16 mm)
Raw silk-35 to 40 mm
(heavier silk appear more "wooly")
The higher momme weight the better?
Momme(mm)=Density
19mm=19lbs 100 yards of silk
The Density of silk measured by momme.the density of the threads in the
25 momme variety of silk is also significantly higher than that of the 22
momme or 19 momme. Our 25 momme silk
pillowcase boast of a thread count of 750,
while our 22Momme silk
pillowcase has a thread count of 600+ and
19mm
silk pillowcase,
has a thread count of only 400. More threads = more durable and expensive.
Yes and no. It depends. Normally, the higher the momme weight, the more durable the weave, the
more luxurious the fabric is, the more suitable it is for heavy-duty use, and the longer the
shelf-life. Generally, all silks can be washed and the heavier ones can be washed repeatedly.
The heavier the silk, the more opaque it becomes. This can vary even between the same kind of
silk. For example, lightweight Charmeuse is translucent when used in clothing, but 30-momme
charmeuse is opaque. Therefore, it does not mean that you must always buy silk products with
higher momme weight. For instance, it would be too heavy to put on 25mm silk sleepwear for the
night, but 19mm silk sleepwear is not that durable, though. In a word, it is a question of
making proper choices according to your own needs.
22mm silk pajamas for women
22mm silk pajamas for men
22mm silk nightdress for women
22mm silk pajamas for women
22mm silk pajamas for men
22mm silk nightdress for women
22mm Silk Shirts for Women
What is the best momme weight of silk bedding?
For bedding, the higher the weight in momme, the better the silk bedding is. Sheets between 19-25 momme
are considered ideal. silk with momme weight lower than 19 are not suitable for the production of
quality silk bedding linen. Beware of sellers trying to trick you into buying inferior quality sheets
without declaring the momme weight. Always ask for this measurement before you buy.
Here at Lilysilk, we offer 3 different momme weight classes. Starting from the entry-level 19 momme,
Lilysilk also offers intermediate 22 momme and luxury 25 momme weight classes for your choosing.
25 Momme Seamless Luxury Bedding Sets
22 Momme Seamless Silk Bedding Set
19 Momme Seamless Silk Sheets Set
25 Momme Seamless Luxury Bedding Sets
22 Momme Seamless Silk Bedding Set
19 Momme Seamless Silk Sheets Set
19 Momme 3PCS Fitted Sheet Set
What is thread count?
Thread count or threads per inch (TPI) is a measure of the coarseness or fineness of certain
fabrics, most notably cotton. While it is not the definitive measurement of the quality of silk
fabrics, it is good for reference when you purchase silk online. It is measured by counting the
number of threads contained in one square inch of fabric or one square centimeter, including both
the length (warp) and width (weft) threads. The thread count is the number of threads counted along
two sides (up and across) of the square inch, added together.
What are the thread counts of Lilysilk’s bedding sets ?
Thread-count is not as important in silk products as it is for cotton, as in silk threads can vary
greatly in terms of diameter and length. However, it is still something that should be noted when
purchasing silk. For silk products with same momme weight, the one with higher thread count is
usually considered to be better. Normally, the 19mm silk has a thread count of 300-350, Lilysilk’s
19mm silk usually has a minimum thread-count of 400 which is already what some would refer to as
“luxury”, our 22mm has a thread-count of 600 and our 25mm silk an even higher 750 which is why we
insist that our products is truly the best on the market.
