A Silk Story: From Production to Product

Our Silkworms are busy feeding on their Mulberry or Mongolian Oak leaves and as they eat, they start to spin. Just 48 hours later they become completely cocooned in a ball. The worms which have been feeding on Mulberry leaves create Mulberry Silk cocoons which contain long, thin fibres. Tussah Silk cocoon fibres are thicker and shorter, created by the worms that feed on Mongolian Oak leaves. And it’s these two types of cocoons which are then transformed into Silk.

What happens to the Silkworms you may ask? Well, these too are transformed (don’t worry, not into silk) into a Silk Moth.

So now the Silkworms have played their part and started a new life as a Moth, it’s up to our factory to work their magic. Each cocoon is hand-picked, making sure only the best of the bunch is then placed into a bath of hot water allowing them to loosen. The Mulberry silk is then reeled and spun, this process results in the Silk maintaining a single strong fibre and is then hung out to dry in the warm East Asian Sun. The Tussah silk is left fluffy and thick. This hand-picked process ensures our factory produces the perfect collection of raw Silk. Both Silk’s are then carefully made into the most beautiful array of Silk products.  

Mulberry and Tussah silk each provide different benefits as well as being more suitable for different product ranges. Tussah silk production relies more on machine production and contains thicker fibres to enhance warmth, perfect for filled products. This Tussah silk is a hollow fibre, containing a long hollow centre which runs down the length of the fibre, which means despite the thickness, it’s still breathable. Our Mulberry Silk contains soft, smooth fibres of the highest quality which carry vibrant colours and feel sensational, great for Bed Linen.

And what’s even better… both Silk fibres are natural, meaning there are no nasty chemicals and are great for healthy skin and hair. Both Mulberry and Tussah Silk are the perfect fabrics to help your skin maintain its natural moistures and aid to reduce the skin’s red or puffy appearance. Silk is well known for its beauty benefits and this is due to its fibres being natural and strong.  The fibres contain the natural proteins and amino acids required in the human diet. These Proteins and amino acids are often used as an additive in skin and hair care products due to their moisturising characteristics. Sleeping with Silk products at night can help regulate body temperature, so is great for couples who have varying body temperatures at night.

Soak&Sleep incorporate Tussah silk within our filled departments. Our luxurious Pure Silk Duvets and pillows contain 100% Tussah silk – a breathable filling for keeping cool yet has a weighty feel to keep you feeling snuggly. Our Pure Silk Pillows also contain 100% Tussah, they are luxuriously lightweight perfect for back and side sleepers. For a higher and more supportive pillow or those who sleep on their back, it may be best to double up your Silk Pillow.

At Soak&Sleep we believe everyone deserves to be pampered. And if the occasional massage or candlelit bath isn’t cutting it, silk is clearly the answer. Indulge yourself in our luxurious silk bedding, or treat your eyes to a restful sleep with our mulberry silk eye masks. Silk has natural hydrophobic properties, which means it doesn't draw moisture away from your skin, leaving your skin feeling naturally hydrated. They're gentle on your eyes and the perfect addition to your sleep routine.

Silk products can mean pamper night is every night – take your beauty regime one step further and protect your hair with our silk hair wraps, designed to help keep those tangles away.