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Producing silk is a rough process and demands constant close attention. In order to produce high quality silk, there are two conditions which need to be fulfilled – preventing the moth from hatching out and perfecting the diet on which the silkworms should feed. Fortunately, Chinese developed secret ways for both.

The eggs must be kept at 65 degrees F, increasing gradually to 77 degrees at which point they hatch. After the eggs hatch, the baby worms feed day and night every half hour on fresh, hand-picked and chopped mulberry leaves until they are very fat. Besides, a fixed temperature has to be maintained throughout. Thousands of feeding worms are kept on trays that are stacked one on top of another. The newly hatched silkworm multiplies its weight 10,000 times within a month, changing color and shedding its whitish-gray skin several times.

The silkworms feed until they have saved up enough energy to enter the cocoon stage. While they are growing they have to be kept away from loud noises, drafts, strong smells such as those of fish and meat and even the odor of sweat. When they build their cocoons, the worms produce a jelly-like substance in their silk glands, which hardens when it comes into contact with air. Three or four days will be spent for silkworms in spinning a cocoon.

The cocoons are ready to be unwound after eight or nine days in a warm, dry place. First they are steamed or baked to kill the worms, or pupas. The cocoons are then dipped into hot water to loosen the tightly woven filaments. These filaments are unwound onto a spool. Each cocoon is made up of a filament between 600 and 900 meters long. Between five and eight of these super-fine filaments are twisted together to make one thread.

Eventually,  the silk threads are woven into cloth or used for embroidery work. Staff made from silk are not only beautiful and lightweight, they can keep warm in cool and keep cool in hot.

Silk bedding at Vansilk are all made from mulberry silk which are produced by these selfless silkworms. We ensure each of our customer the best silk but offer the affordable price.

Today a huge choice in designs, colors, shapes, fabrics, and sizes are also offered. It can be traditionally made in special styles to fit different beds. It can be fitted, throw, or ruffled bed covers. They can be designed with several ornamental blueprints which are made of satin, silk and other type of fabrics. There are many brands out there as well to choose from. However, there are things to look for when picking up the comforter set which includes durability, the price range, the comfort it can provide, quality, and fundamentally its vogue.

Infant's skin is certainly sensitive that may lead to allergies and rashes due to the rough texture of the sheet, thus, bedding is the most vital baby things to think about. Make sure also that it is durable and substantially of good quality yet inexpensive too.

Moreover, if quality and durability is guaranteed then move ahead to select a design that goes well with the ambiance of the room. The color should go with the image of the room and compensate the baby's age and gender. The print may not only be attractive but may also be used for educational purposes to help enhance your child's imagination.

If you wish your baby a good night's sleep, then you will be needing a luxury bedding set that will soothe your baby’s taste and give your baby a relaxing sleep. Everyday, people need sleep and they spend almost eight to ten hours in the bedroom, babies need more. This is one reason why the baby should be getting comfortable bedding sets or a luxury bedding.

Vansilk here guarantee you 100% mulberry silk bedding with the highest quality. Silk is breathable, durable and natural hypoallergenic. It is comfortable enough to care for your baby’s skin. Choose one silk bedding set for your little love at Vansilk and you’ll not regret it.

Lightweight 

First of all, silk comforter is definitely light. Sleeping under silk comforter is like sleeping under a light fluffy cloud. They are lightweight yet warm in the winter and cool in the summer. 

 Breathable

The silk floss filling in a silk comforter is composed of many layers of silk, usually around 150 in a high quality comforter. This allows it to absorb moisture from the body and release it into the air. It is especially wonderful for people who suffer from excessive sweating at night such as those who suffer from night sweats or hot flashes. 

Good for the body

The amino acids that are naturally found in silk can help delay wrinkling of the skin and be good for a person's hair. Silk contains a natural cellular albumen fiber makes a contribution to the health of skin by speeding the metabolism of skin cells which slows down the aging of the skin. The amino acids found in the silk can help with the relief of joint pain, asthma, arteriosclerosis, and insomnia.

Durable

A high quality silk comforter can last for many years. Vansilk’s silk comforters ensure each customer the strongest silk filament. Each customer can enjoy one silk comforter for about fifteen to thirty years.

Better than down

Silk has a natural protein and amino acids that help it repel dust mites, mold, and mildew. Besides, silk fibers are lighter than down fibers which makes silk comforter warm and cozy without feeling heavy on you. Moreover, silk does not seep out of the comforter cover like down does nor are there any annoying hard ends of feathers poking you.

Silk is one of nature's wonder products. It is the strongest natural fiber in the world but incredibly soft and smooth. Vansilk offers each customer the best and the most comfortable silk comforters. Have a try and you will fall in love with it.

Silk and silk production have a long history dating back several thousand years. The formal name given to silk production is sericulture. It is a process invented and perfected by the Chinese.

Nowadays, sericulture has been mastered by a lot of countries although it is still the Chinese who produce more silk than any other country in the world, about half of all silk. Chinese are true masters at the process of raising silkworms, harvesting their cocoons, retrieving the silk filament from each of the cocoons, spinning it into silk thread, weaving it into silk cloth, dying it, and lavishly embroidering it.

But how silk is made?

The most precious silk is obtained from a special type of silkworm, one that comes from the Bombyx mori moth. It is a moth that cannot fly and cannot see. Its only purpose in life is to lay the eggs that will produce the next generation of silkworms. The Bombyx mori moth lays about 500 eggs over a period of four to six days and then dies, having completed the job it was meant to do. The eggs are very tiny, like little pinpoints. All five hundred eggs together only weigh about 5 grams or a little under 2 ounces. It takes approximately 30,000 silkworms to produce twelve pounds of raw silk. Those 30,000 silkworms will eat about 2,000 pounds of chopped mulberry leaves from birth to the time they weave their cocoons which is about a month after they are born.

It is difficult to hatch the eggs of the Bombyx mori moth, grow the silkworms and harvest the cocoons.

The baby silkworms need to be fed chopped mulberry leaves every half hour around the clock. It is essential to maintain a stable environment with a fixed temperature. Loud noises, strong smells such as those from fish, or even the smell of human sweat are not allowed.

A month later, they have enough energy to spin their cocoon. That takes them three to four days. The cocoon looks like a little white fluffy ball. They are kept in a warm place for about 8 days. Then the cocoons are steamed or heated to a higher temperature to kill the silkworms inside them for they have now completed the job they were meant to do.

After the cocoons are heated or steamed, they are placed in water to loosen the silk thread filament. Then the filaments from between four and eight cocoons are twisted together to make one silk thread that can be as long as 1,600 yards which I think is an amazing fact.

Finally, there is one strand of silk thread. Is it any wonder that silk cost more? The process of making it is painstaking yet amazing.

It is commonly believed that lacking of sleep blunts thinking. We spend almost one third of our life sleeping. To ensure a good sleeping, we need a quite environment, a comfortable bed and also, a comfy pajama. But what kind of pajama is better? Vansilk guarantees you that silk pajamas will be your wonderful choice for silk is “the queen of fabrics”.

There are several reasons to explain why choose silk pajamas.

Natural Hypoallergenic

Silk is made from the cocoons of silkworms. Like nearly anything in nature, there are natural occurring substances in the cocoon of the silkworm that protect from various threats. Since the process of turning those cocoons into silk is a gentle one that does not strip away those natural substances, the benefits of them are still in the silk when you purchase silk bedding. Dust mites, mold, and funguses all do not like those substances and stay away from silk. This means that silk pajama is a perfect choice for people suffering from asthma and from certain types of allergies such as being allergic to dust mites.

Good for skin

The amino acids in silk are good for a person's skin and help delay wrinkling in the skin as well as being good for a person's hair. They are also helpful to the central nervous system helping to calm a person. For women who want to stay young and beautiful, it is a lucky news that silk can help prevent winkles and help skin stay moistured. Sleeping in silk pajama will be a wonderful time for beauty.

Durable

A fiber of silk that is of the same diameter as a fiber of steel is said to be stronger than the steel. That is pretty durable, although it is important to know that all silk is not equal. Cultivated silk is more durable than wild silk because silkworms grown in captivity are fed an exclusive diet of mulberry leaves and care is taken to ensure the cocoon each of the silkworms weaves is kept intact to that when it is softened and unwound into a silk thread filament it stays in once piece. Durability is another unique feature of silk pajamas.

Various patterns, sizes and colors of silk pajamas are all available at Vansilk. One piece of silk pajama for men can show a good taste to life. As for women, silk pajamas can help each one of you to be a gorgeous lady at home.

Over the last thirty years, the production of silk has nearly doubled with China taking the lead. This is because the world continues to consume countless silk products. Silk is in such high demand for its elasticity, strong fibers and beautiful sheen that it makes when woven together. There are some reasons on choosing silk pillowcases.

1)Ultimate Luxury

Silk pillowcases are the ultimate luxury in bedding. The feeling against your skin is smooth and soft. Your bed looks luxurious in the material and when you lie on it, you feel like a king or queen. Silk is therefore, pricier than cotton, but it will also last you a long time.

2)Less Hair Tangles

Because silk is so smooth, it is recommended by many hair stylists to sleep on silk to protect your hair. Silk decreases the amount of tangles in the hair. Also, if you've just gone in for a blow out, silk will help to preserve that look longer. Finally, because silk causes less tangles, your hair won't rub against each other as much and you will have less split ends and less damaged hair.

3) Dissolve Moisture & Heat

One more reason why most ladies prefer to use silk covers is that they do not absorb your face cream. It does not suck up the moisture that you applied on your face. If you are applying an expensive beauty cream, you know that you get to enjoy its benefits because it is not absorbed by your pillow covers. Silk pillowcases are made from unique filament fibers that dissolve moisture and heat away from your skin. This results to a smoother, cleaner, and drier sleeping.

If you find a silk pillowcase offer with requirements that the silk could be used only in the winter or in the summer, you should stay away from such pillowcases. The quality silk is able to provide you a great draping ability and comfort during the entire year.

Silk sheets are known for luxury, sexiness, richness and pure indulgence. If you've never indulged in silk sheets, you should treat yourself to that luxury. Because the first time you sleep on your new silk sheets, you will never want to go back to normal bedding ever again.

How does silk sheets and silk beddings improve the quality of living? Let Vansilk show you here.

First of all, silk is durable and substantially of good quality. Silk is generally much stronger. This advantage comes from the fact that it is woven from longer strands of "thread." A longer thread means that its final product in fabric form will be able to hold itself through much more wear and tear. Satin is created from multiple types of fabric threads. These can include silk itself, cotton, polyester and other similar fabrics.

Additionally, silk is good for our skin and health. Silk contains natural proteins. Silk is naturally stain resistant and has antibacterial property. Silk bedding can get rid of your exhaustion effectively and ensure you a sound sleep at night. Most of the silk sheets and duvet covers are washable and can easily be taking care of in your own home. However, when in doubt, dry clean is usually the best method to clean silk.

Furthermore, silk brings an extremely high level of romance to the bedroom. They turn even the ugliest and plainest bed into something you'll want to lay in and have some fun in. It's actually been unofficially proven that silk sheets really do increase romance.

High quality bedding may cost more money, but it is a worthwhile investment. Improving the quality of living starts with the embellishment with silk beddings. Silk beddings and silk clothes at Vansilk are 100% mulberry silk with the lowest price. Check our online store if you are interested in silk.

Everybody wants to have a beauty sleep every night. Sleeping on the Pure Silk Pillowcases can give you a better sleep. This is one of the most adored fabrics when it comes to beddings and pillow cases. They always like this kind of fabric because it gives a soft touch to the skin. You are always impressed by its charms and comfort.

 Beautiful Sheen

Silk is beautiful and the sheen that it gives will brighten your bedroom. Buying solid color silk sheets and pairing them with patterned throws or patterned silk pillows will definitely make your bed look inviting and beautiful. Many decorators are choosing silk for the master bedroom sheets since it looks both elegant and beautiful.

 Fresh Pillowcase

Unclean skin cells from a used pillowcase will only annoy your places as you attempt to get rid of patches overnight, so sleep with a fresh pillowcase. It may not sound like a surefire way to get rid of the spots, but you'd be surprised at how efficient it is. A few experts recommend silk pillowcases, rather than a cotton. You might definitely attempt that, if you have admittance to a silk pillowcase.

 Eliminate Face Creases

Silks eliminate those annoying morning face creases. - It happens to everyone, men and women. One morning you look in the mirror and there staring back at you are wrinkles or just creases from your linen. One way to prevent getting those creases is to sleep on silk sheets. Silk allows the skin to glide along the pillow so the face rests comfortably without placing pressure on creased skin and oftentimes effectively ironing in wrinkles. Some people even believe silk is less likely to encourage actual fine lines.

 Silk Pillowcases at Vansilk are 100% mulberry silk. Choose one to have a beautiful sleep.

You may feel confused when purchase a silk comforter. What to look for in buying high quality silk comforters? Vansilk here help you to choose the best silk comforter that is suitable for you.

 Silk Fill Weight

Usually, there are two weights of comforters available. One is more suitable for summer use and the other is a heavier one more suitable for cooler weather. It is recommended to use the summer weight and heavier weight comforter together to ensure you will be comfy and cozy no matter what the weather is. Both weights of silk comforters are waiting for you to choose at Vansilk.

 Filling

There is no doubt that a silk comforter with 100 percent mulberry filling will be the best choice. It is the most durable and the highest quality because mulberry silk comes from silkworms raised in captivity under exacting conditions designed to produce the best silk possible. Comforters with Habutai and Tussah silk will be less expensive but the quality will not be quite as high either. Vansilk offers 100% mulberry silk filled comforters with affordable price.

Duvet Cover

A silk filled comforter should always be equipped with a removable duvet cover that can be laundered regularly. The covers are available in a wide spectrum of materials from different weaves and grades of silk to ones made of organic cotton to a combination of materials. Definitely, the best choice for a silk filled comforter is a silk duvet cover. Vansilk provides silk duvet covers for both adults and children.

Momme

Silk is measured by its weight, momme weight. The higher the momme weight the heavier the silk and the more durable it is. While you should look for sheets with a momme weight of 12-19, look for a duvet cover that is on the high end of that range or even in the 20's. It will be more durable. 16 Momme, 19 momme, 22 momme, 25 momme weight are all available at Vansilk.

Are silk duvet covers a luxury that only the affluent can afford to purchase, or can a person with an average income dream of blissful nights spent sleeping in their bed with their own silk duvet covers?  And if a person does purchase silk duvet covers, will those nights really be blissful or will they be filled with nightmares because purchasing a set made their pocketbook cry for mercy.  While it is true that silk sheets cost many times more than a set of low thread count cotton blend duvet covers purchased at the local discount store, one properly cared for silk duvet covers can outlast several duvet covers.

There are several reasons that can explain why investing in high quality silk duvet covers is worth of.

  Silk is a Natural Fabric

Silk is a natural product, it is much more breathable than synthetic fabrics. Maintaining a more regulated body temperature while sleeping is not a dream. Silk is also hypoallergenic. People who suffer from asthma or allergies are encouraged to choose silk duvet cover.

 Silk is Long-lasting

High quality silk duvet covers will last for many years. As long as a silk duvet cover is not subjected to harsh detergents and frequent laundering, it can easily last upwards of 20 years. Silk comforter should always have a duvet cover to protect it. The duvet cover should be laundered frequently and kept clean.

 Silk Can Regulate Body Temperature

Silk is not too warm nor too cold. Silk duvet cover is a natural fiber, it does not conduct heat or static electricity. A silk duvet cover is a perfect choice for both those who sleep alone or those who sleep with a partner as it regulates temperature based on your internal body.

 Good for Health

Silk is beneficial for both skin and hair. Smooth and soft mulberry silk gives considerate care for human body. Silk can directly touch our skin, promote the vigor of skin cell, prevent angiosclerosis and aging of the skin, help maintain the metabolism of the skin panniculus.

 Easy to Care For

Although silk duvet covers should be hand washed for the first few times, most can then be machine washed on the gentle or hand washable cycle of your washing machine using a gentle soap and cool water. Then they should be air dried out of direct sunlight which won't take long because silk dries fast. 

Investing in high quality silk duvet covers will never be a regretful choice. Various patterns and sizes of 100% mulberry silk duvet covers are all available at Vansilk.

People usually feel confused whether the cost for silk bedding worth or not. But we also need to consider everything needs a price. It is commonly believed that the more you spend, the better you get. Silk bedding is worth of your consideration for home décor.

Here introduce some advantages of silk bedding.

 Breathable & Comfortable

A silk comforter typically contains over one hundred layers of silk which makes it incredibly breathable and comfortable. Silk can wick away moisture from the body and keep you cool and comfortable all night long. In other words, silk can not only will it keep a person cool in the summer, but it is the perfect bedding choice for anyone who suffers from night sweats or hot flashes.  With a silk comforter, it is unnecessary to store away your comforter for the winter in favor of another type of comforter. Silk is wonderful in the winter too although feeling the weight of a silk comforter may not lead you to believe that. But it is true. Sleeping under a silk comforter is like sleeping under a light fluffy cloud, keeping you warm and snuggly even when it is cold outside. Silk gently caresses and hugs the body which helps hold in body heat when it is cold. 

Chemical Free & Hypoallergenic

The silkworms are fed with mulberry leaves that have no exposure to chemicals. It is a gentle process of making silk from the cocoons of silkworms. It does not strip away the protein called sericin that it contains nor the amino acids that are in it, which are good for human bodies. Silkworms make silk, mold resistant, mildew resistant, and an environment that dust mites hate. If you are had to get rid of your down comforter because of dust mite allergies, getting a silk comforter instead is a perfect choice. 

Stronger & Better

Silk is stronger. The incredible strength of silk threads makes your bedding less prone to snags, tears and pulls when compared to synthetic or other natural fibers. High quality silk bedding will last for many years. 

Why will high quality silk last for so long? Mulberry silk is the king of silks. It is made from the cocoons of a special type of silkworm. Silkworm are pampered with a steady around the clock diet of chopped mulberry leaves. From the time they are hatched to the time they meet their demise, they stay in a temperature controlled environment which is free of strong odors and loud noises. Great care is taken to not allow a moth to hatch from a silkworm after it has spun its cocoon. This is so the long single filament silk thread the silkworm has woven as its cocoon does not get broken. The long threads in mulberry silk along with its natural tendency to adhere and bond with itself creates a fabric that is very durable and long lasting. 

Stay Comfy All night with Silk

Silk bedding and silk sheets in Vansilk are 100% long strand mulberry silk. You will never feel regretful if you choose our silk product. Our wonderful silk bedding can make you stay comfy all night.

There is a possibility that your silk sheets have a stain and you do not know how to remove it. You have purchased such luxurious silk sheets but the beauty was damaged by one stain, it might be depressing. Do not worry. Vansilk now helps you solve this problem if you come across this situation.

  Though the following methods are applicable for silk products at Vansilk, we still suggest you test the method on an inconspicuous section of the sheets first, like on a corner of the fitted sheet that does not show when it is on the bed. 

 Here is a list of common stains and tips on how to remove them.

Coffee & Tea – sponge with lukewarm water. Then apply glycerine and gently rub the fabric between your hands. Let it sit for half an hour; then rinse with warm water.

 Lipstick & Makeup – try the laundry soap you use to regularly clean the sheets but in a little more concentrated form. If that does not work, try ammonia but be careful if the sheets are a dark color. Test in an inconspicuous place first and use as little as ammonia as possible. Start with 1 part ammonia to 3 parts water. If that doesn’t work increase the strength of the ammonia but never use anything stronger than 1 part ammonia to 1 part water. 

 Blood

 - This is probably the most common type of stain. The earlier you treat it the easier it is to remove it. If it is still fresh, sponge the stain with cold water that has salt in it (1 teaspoon of salt per cup of water). Then rinse with clear water and repeat if necessary. 

When the blood stain has set, still try the salted water method before trying anything else since it is the least harsh method of removing the stain. If it does not work, try making a paste out of meat tenderizer and applying it to the stain. Pat gently to work the paste in and then rinse. How does meat tenderizer work on blood stains? It breaks down the proteins in the blood which should release them from the fabric. 

Oily or Greasy Stains

 – use some liquid dishwashing soap letting it sit for few minutes. Rinse with water. 

Usually, there is a misunderstanding that silk sheets are a luxury that only the wealthy can afford to purchase. Some think it is a dream spending all night sleeping in their bed on their own silk sheets.

 While it is true that silk sheets cost many times more than a set of low thread count cotton blend sheets purchased at the local discount store, a set of properly cared for silk sheets can outlast several sets of cheap sheets. This makes the cost of silk sheets less prohibitive over time. 

 But why are silk sheets important? Are they that much more comfortable than the $20 sheets purchased from the discount store? Vansilk is glad to tell you the uniqueness of silk sheets.

 Firstly, What does silk come from and how is it made? Silk comes from silkworms but don't get grossed out just yet. It is a natural protein spun by silkworms, not something that is made from the worms themselves. Growing silkworms and harvesting their cocoons is a demanding and tricky process. It takes approximately 3,000 silkworms to produce 1 pound of raw silk which explains why silk is an expensive fabric. 

 Secondly, how many types does silk have? There are two main types of silk, cultivated silk and wild silk. Cultivated silk is finer; smoother; rounder; more uniform in size and shape and color, and has longer thread filaments than wild silk. It is also the most expensive. Silk sheets made from cultivated silk will cost you’re the most money but will also be the most durable. Cultivated silk is referred to as mulberry silk. Most importantly, when deciding on what type of silk you want in the sheets, you are going to purchase is durability. Mulberry silk is woven from long continuous filaments.

 Thirdly, what should you check when you buy silk sheets? Momme weight and the thread count of the sheets are two main elements you need to pay attention to. The momme weight is a measurement of the weight of silk. A very low momme count means the sheets won't be durable because they are too thin. That combined with a thread count of at least 400 and buying silk that is cultivated ensures you of getting high quality sheets that will last you a long time. 

 It will be an amazing experience when you own a set of silk sheet sets, especially in Vansilk.

Silk is easy to care for and will retain its beauty for years. It is usually used in legacy and heirloom pieces that are passed down from generation to generation. Why does silk has this charm? Lets see start with silk pillowcases.

  Among our beddings, pillows are always cannot be forgotten. If you have a tooth brush, you must have a tooth paste. Similarly,  If you get a pillow, you must get a pillowcase. Why do we need a pillowcase and what functions do pillowcases have? The following reasons may help you understand.

 First of all, silk pillowcases help protect your skin. Protein plays an important role in maintaining your skin’s health. For most people. their skin is deprived of the right amount of protein after spending the whole day, and particularly while they are in sleep. Silk naturally contains several proteins made up of 18 essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein) that enhance the quality of the skin. The biggest benefit that popular among people is that silk can help fight skin aging and prevent winkles.

 Additionally, Silk can keep your face moisturized. One key element of preventing wrinkles and skin damage is to keep your face properly moisturized. Different from cotton pillowcases, silk pillowcases try to absorb much of the moisture in your face. The smooth, tightly woven nature of a high quality silk pillowcase naturally seals moisture into your skin.

 On top of that, silk is much better for your hair. Your face isn't the only part of your head that benefits from silk pillowcases. Because of its smoothness, silk allows your hair to glide gently over the pillowcase as you sleep, so instead of causing a cluster of knots and tangles, your hair is left relatively untouched.

Though Chinese are the first man making silk, it is the silkworms produce silk.

 Here Vansilk shows you some facts of silk worms.

A silkworm multiplies its weight 10,000 times. About 1 month later, it has enough stored energy and started to spin its cocoon.

The fluffy white cocoon spun by a silkworm is one long continuous silk filament, which is usually between 600 and 900 meters long or as long as 1,600 yards.

Four to eight of the silk filaments are twisted together to obtain one strand of silk thread.

 The finest silk comes from the silkworms produced by the Bombyx mori moth. The moth cannot fly nor can it see. Its only job is to lay eggs. One moth will lay approximately 500 eggs over a 4-6 day period. Soon after that the moth dies. 

Those 500 eggs the Bombyx mori moth lays are very tiny, about as big as the point of a pin. They don't weigh much either, only about 5 grams or a little under 2 ounces. 

 The silkworms from the Bombyx mori moth, which produces the finest and purest silk, are fed a diet that consists only of chopped mulberry leaves. The silkworms are fed every half hour around the clock. That’s why they multiply their weight by 10,000 times in a month. 

 It takes around 30,000 silkworms to produce 12 pounds of raw silk.

Silk obtained from wild silkworms, although still good quality, is not of as high a quality as silkworms who are pampered and fed an exclusive diet of mulberry leaves. Wild silkworms have to eat whatever food is available so the filament thread they weave their cocoons of is not as white as the captive raised silkworms nor is it as smooth and round. 

The naturally occurring substance found in the cocoon the silkworm spins protects it from various natural threats is not harmed during the process of turning the filament into silk fabric.

Imagine resting your head on a silk pillowcase when you lay down to sleep, it must be an amazing experience. Soft and smooth, silk filled pillows are a luxurious choice for people who know that a good night's sleep is priceless. Vansilk’s luxurious silk filled pillows contain a fine silk floss fill that provides you a more comfortable way to relax when you at home.

  No more Allergies

Silk is naturally hypoallergenic. Silk filled pillows are recommended for people who suffer from dust mite allergies. The naturally occurring substance found in the cocoon the silkworm spins protects it from various natural threats is not harmed during the process of turning the filament into silk fabric. With one silk filled pillow in your home, dust mites, mold, and fungus will not invade your sleeping area.

 Good for skin

It is not wise enough to let a sunburn or sensitive skin disturb your sleep. Silk filled pillows are much smoother than cotton, making them gentle on your irritated skin. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase causes a delay in a person getting wrinkles because of the essential amino acids in silk bedding. The essential amino acids in silk bedding are why sleeping on silk is good for your skin.

Better for hair

Skin is not the only part of your body that benefits from silk pillowcases. Owing to its smoothness, silk allows your hair to glide gently over the pillowcase when you sleep. Hence, instead of causing a cluster of knots and tangles, your hair is left relatively untouched.

 Do you want to prevent wrinkles? Do you want to have a wonderful skin? Do you want sleep soundly at night after an exhausted day? Try Vansilk’s silk filled pillows. You will get all of them.

It can sometimes be a frustrating and misleading experience in buying bedding. It might be confusing when choose brand with fine fabric or choose the most suitable thread count. We spend almost a third of your life in bed, so our sleep experience matters a lot. If you are looking for some answers or overdue for a bedding upgrade, look no further than Vansilk, an online bedding essentials brand in silk field. Designed by experienced designers, made by sophiscated craftsmen, vansilk provides you the best completed silk product. Vansilk simplifies the purchasing process to make premium quality bedding accessibly priced. Here, Vansilk bust the myth of bedding shopping for you.

  Thread Count Doesn’t Matter

It commonly believed that large numbers equals with luxury. Similarly, is it true that the higher the thread count, the better the quality? Definitely not. Thread count of a sheet is determined by the number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric. However, there are only so many threads that can fit into a square-inch, and that is usually around 400. In order to get any number higher than that, manufactures have to use some creative counting or dubious manufacturing techniques.

One common trick is to factor in a fabric’s ply, which is the number of strands that comprise each thread. Therefore, fabric that is 400 thread count instantly becomes 800 because it’s made from two-ply fabric, or three-ply becomes 1,200. Other manufacturers might just use thinner threads, which can shorten a sheet’s lifespan. Techniques like these let retailers boost the price without improving comfort or quality, and because there’s no FTC mandate on thread count, manufacturers are not forced to comply. As a matter of fact, some of these practices actually do the opposite, resulting in sheets that don’t breathe well or are too stiff.

Therefore, be wary anytime when you see a thread count above 400. Most experts would recommend not even worrying about thread count at all.

  Fabrics Make a Difference

Silk is “ the queen of fabric”, the most durable and breathable fabric for bedding and clothes. All Vansilk products are made from 100% long strand mulberry silk, combined with precision to remove all impurities and dyed naturally in a process that surpasses the highest safety and environmental protection standards.

The Difference Between Mulberry Silk and Wild Silk

People have been using silkworm cocoons to produce silk for more than five millennia . There is no coincidence that silkworms happen to be one of the small number of insect species that have been domesticated over the ages. Mulberry silk is the highest quality silk available for purchase. The unique thing about Mulberry silk is how it is produced. Mulberry silk has its history in China, where local farmers grow mulberry leaves for silkworms to feed on. The resulting cocoons are spun into raw silk fibers. Since the silkworms of the Bombyx mori moth are fed only mulberry leaves, the resulting silk is some of the finest available in the world. Pure white in color and made up of individual long fibers, Mulberry silk is more refined than other types of silk. Other types of silks such as wild silk are less uniform in color and texture, with shorter strands. Products made from 100% Mulberry silk are among the most durable and most luxurious silk goods.

Compared with domesticated counterpart, wild silks are not produced in the same type of controlled environment. This results in silk of lesser excellence for a number of reasons. Firstly, wild silk is much more difficult to process than mulberry silk.  It is partly because most wild silk is harvested once the silkworms have emerged from their cocoons, which means that the silk used to make said cocoons has been separated into multiple pieces. This is in stark contrast to domesticated silkworms, which have their cocoons harvested earlier so that they can be unraveled into single strands of silk. Furthermore, the cocoons of wild silkworms sometimes have mineral-strengthened shells, which can complicate processing them for human use. Secondly, wild silk is not as pleasing to the senses. Most of these silks tend to be rougher than mulberry silk, something that is particularly noticeable for their harvesting method makes it complicated and time-consuming to process them into long, smooth strands. Finally, wild silks are not uniform. Not only can this affect the appearance and texture of the silk, but it is also difficult to ensure a standard of excellence for pieces made using the fabric.

Undoubtedly, mulberry silk is superior to its wild counterparts. It is finer and smoother, making it more luxurious and smooth feeling upon your skin. Better still, mulberry silk is both strong and long-lasting, making it the silk of choice for individuals interested in both luxury and outstanding value.

 Oeko-Tex Certification

It’s essential to make sure your bedding is made with the environment. One way to do this is to look for Oeko-Tex certification.

Oeko-Tex is a certification system for textile producers operated by a global network of laboratories. Certification is only granted when the fabrics pass strict tests for substances that are prohibited or regulated by law, chemicals that are known to be harmful to health, and other parameters to safeguard health. It’s part of the REACH protocol (which stands for “Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals”), a testing framework in the European Union that helps protect humans and the environment from risks of dangerous chemicals.

All Vansilk bedding is Oeko-Tex certified and manufactured by true artisans who have been weaving world class bedding for over 10 years. Their passion for linens is demonstrated in their attention to detail and impeccable workmanship.

Vansilk guarantees you the best silk, and brings you a better life.