![]() ![]() The tightly-woven fibres of silk help keep the moisture closer to the skin, slowing down the signs of aging and appearance of wrinkles. Silk is naturally hypoallergenic! With the added bonus of not having to inhale the faeces of the little troublemakers. When you inhale the droppings of the mites, you trigger the allergic reaction. The enzymes released from dust mite droppings are the culprit. They live in our bedding, feeding on our skin that we shed, and studies have shown that up to 2,500 mites can be found on a single gram of dust! Those tiny microscopic creatures cause big trouble for people with a delicate respiratory system. Get 10% off Ethical Bedding's breathable Summer Duvet with code SILKY10Īllergies a problem for you? Sensitive to pollen, dust and mites? The most common cause of allergies in the bedroom are dust mites. ![]() Think about a silk duvet cover, which will maintain your body’s temperature and let you sleep during the hottest times of the year in unrivalled comfort. Lower the humidity of your sleeping environment and say goodbye to that nasty stuff. Mites, mould and mildew love humidity and warmth. Silk wicks away the moisture at approximately twice the rate of cotton, reducing the humidity further and making those hot nights well, not so hot anymore! Silk, being a natural fibre, reduces your exposure to dangerous chemicals and is naturally wrinkle-free and fire-resistant.īecause of the breathable nature of silk fibres, body heat and sweat gets wicked away and is vented naturally instead of getting trapped under sheets. Some bedding material like cotton is commonly treated to make it fire and wrinkle resistant. ![]() Synthetic materials constantly are off-gassing the chemicals which are used in the manufacturing process. When you sleep, you’re breathing in the very molecules in the surrounding air. Let’s explore all the benefits of silk bedding. Silk is one of the strongest natural fibres and its ability to regulate temperature make it popular in both hot and temperate climates. Coming from silk worms, silk used to be a sought-after source of income for Chinese farmers, and as weaving techniques improved, the reputation of Chinese silk spread across the empires of the ancient world.Ĭhina’s most important export for most of its history, the great trading network the Silk Road connected East Asia to Europe, India and Africa. An ancient fabric first produced in China at the tail end of the Stone Age, silk has come a long way since. ![]()
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