Mulberry Silk

Mulberry Silk is 100% Natural, Odorless and Hypoallergenic

One of the unique benefits of Mulberry silk is that it is 100% natural, odorless and hypoallergenic. Mulberry silk contains a natural protein called sericin that reduces the possibility of an allergic reaction. Therefore, Mulberry silk bedding is a healthy and safe choice for those with allergies.

It is important to watch out for silk-filled bedding products such as pillows and duvets. Often times, they are filled with a mix of polyester and silk or Habotai silk and/or mixed silks. When you are shopping for silk-filled bedding online, make sure you do your research to ensure you are getting the highest quality product.  At Manito Silk, our  silk-filled duvets  and silk-filled pillows are filled with 100% Mulberry silk. We never fill our silk duvets or pillows with anything else!

All of Manito Silk's Products are 100% Pure Mulberry Silk

Shop all of our Mulberry silk products to see for yourself the difference that using the highest quality silk makes. If you have any questions, we'd be happy to help! Contact Manito Silk today to learn more about all of our silk products.

Mulberry Silk vs. Wild Silk

Not all silk is created equal. Why Mulberry silk is superior to its' Wild silk counterparts, Eri silk, Muga silk & Tussar silk.

What is Mulberry Silk?

People have been using silkworm cocoons to produce silk for more than five millennia. As a result, it is no coincidence that silkworms happen to be one of the small number of insect species that have been domesticated over the ages.

In much the same manner as other domesticated animals, people have bred and continue to breed domesticated silkworms for their excellence in producing quality silk.

The results of these efforts can be seen in the characteristics of the creatures, including:

1. healthier larvae,
2. bigger cocoon sizes, and even
3. resistance to common maladies.

However, that is not all.

Domesticated silkworms, like the Bombyx mori (the type of silkworm used in Mulberry silk production) live pampered lives in comparison to their wild counterparts. Each silkworm is provided with plentiful food in the form of white Mulberry leaves in a controlled environment where nothing can either startle or cause harm to them. It is this combination of nature and nurture that results in the best silk in the world, which is called Mulberry silk.

What is Wild Silk?

There are more than 500 species of wild silkworms in the world, although only a few are used to produce cloth. Silk produced from wild silkworms, called Wild silk usually produce a tougher and rougher silk than that from domesticated Bombyx mori silkworms used in the production of Mulberry silk. Wild silk is usually harvested after the moths have left the cocoons, which cut the threads in the process.

In contrast to their domesticated counterpart Mulberry silk, Eri silk, Muga silk, and Tasar silk are all called Wild silk because these silks are not produced in the same type of controlled environment as Mulberry silk. This results in silk of lesser quality for a number of reasons:

1. Wild silk is much more difficult to process than Mulberry silk. In part, this is because most wild silk is harvested once the silkworms have emerged from their cocoons, meaning 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.
2. Wild silk is not as pleasing to the senses. Most wild silk tends to be rougher than Mulberry silk, something that is particularly noticeable because their harvesting method makes it complicated and time-consuming to process them into long, smooth strands.
3. Finally, Wild silk is 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.

There can be no doubt that Mulberry silk is superior to its Wild silk. 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.

Experience the luxury of superior Mulberry silk for yourself. You can purchase a Mulberry Silk Pillowcase or indulge in a luxurious Mulberry Silk Sheet Set.