Why silk duvet

Short strand Grade B silk is harvested in shorter threads. Silk duvets are temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking with a natural drape, meaning they contour to the body and absorb excess moisture as you sleep, keeping you comfy and cozy all night long.

Silk is also a natural insulator. Depending on the temperature, silk duvets either draw heat away from the body, or trap in warmth.

In cold weather, the large fibres insulate to reduce heat loss from the body. This also means that one silk duvet will satisfy two sleepers of different temperatures, settling the age-old covers up covers down argument once and for all. The main thing to consider when picking a silk duvet is what level of warmth you require. Are you looking for a lot of insulating power, or lighter weight warmth? The weight of silk duvets is measured in GSM grams per square metre. Not sure if silk duvets are right for you?

Have you ever thought of changing your wool, cotton or down duvet for silk? Here are some of the benefits of that choice. Silk is naturally hypoallergenic. This makes it ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers. This natural material prevents common allergens, like dust mites, from living in your bed and prevents them from thriving by repelling moisture. Unlike synthetic duvets that trap heat and can disrupt your sleep by making you too warm, silk is a breathable fabric that naturally wicks moisture away from your body.

That means silk duvets keep you cool and comfortable all night. Take a look at Manito Silk's silk duvet covers and start sleeping better! If you have any questions about the benefits of silk, feel free to contact us today. Posted on March 21, Here are Manito Silk's top 5 reasons to own a silk duvet cover : Silk is a Natural Product: Because silk is a natural product, it is much more breathable than synthetic fabrics.

A silk duvet cover is a great option for both those who sleep alone or those who sleep with a partner as it moderates temperature based on your internal body. Blog Search. Silk FAQs. Follow Us. Unlike down, which is put inside the cover in small pieces, and sewn into little pockets that bunch together and add to the bump and bulk of down duvets, silk is simply smoother.

Pure mulberry silk, when turned into silk floss, provides the softest feel for your duvet and pillows. Silk floss does not bunch, which adds to the drape, fit and comfort that comes only from silk.

Silk duvets provide you with a healthier sleep environment than down duvets. The fact that silks breathe means that there is less bacteria buildup from sweat. Down does provide the comfort and warmth needed to enhance your sleep experience, but the heat that it traps can cause sweat, and ultimately bacteria. With moisture too will come the possibility of mold in your down duvet. Cotton or silk covered silk-filled duvets provide natural hypoallergenic qualities that will help you to breathe and sleep easier.

Silks not only are less likely to grow bacteria, but also they are naturally anti-fungal and prevent mites.