Silk

Silk is the name given to the protein-containing fibre obtained from the cocoons of the silkworm. It was originally produced in ancient China around 2800 BC and is now also produced in Japan and India.

Silk fabric is characterised above all by its characteristic sheen. Silk is also capable of producing very intense colours, has little tendency to crease and is very strong. However, care should be taken with abrasion and high temperatures.

Silk is the only natural fibre that occurs endlessly in nature. Around 3000 cocoons are needed to produce 250g of silk thread. Wild silk is obtained from the cocoons of butterflies that have already hatched.

Different weaving processes lead to different qualities and types of fabric, some of which are known as brocade, duchesse, ornamental silk, for example: Brocade, Duchesse, Organza or Satin. Silk is also labelled according to its origin, such as ahimsa silk, yamamai silk and mulberry silk.

Care: It is recommended to clean silk fabrics carefully by hand as they are very sensitive to water. A silk cleaning agent should be used and care should be taken to ensure that no soap residue remains. When drying, do not wring out the silk fabric as it is very sensitive to shape when wet. The washing instructions should always be followed!