When considering buying silk pillowcases, one term that's not so familiar that you will definitely come across is momme. Momme, which is commonly abbreviated as mm, is a Japanese word used as a unit in weight measurement and quality of real silk, just as the quality of the cotton sheet is measured in thread, real silk is measured in momme. This article takes a detailed look at Momme. Read to find out more.
Mommes (mm), is a unit traditionally used to measure the quality of silk fabrics. One momme = 4.340 grams per square meter; 8 mommes is approximately 1 ounce per square yard or 35 grams per square meter.
Gauze | 3 to 5 momme weight |
Organza | 4 to 6 momme weight |
Chiffon | 6 to 8 momme weight |
Crepe de Chine | 12 to 16 momme weight |
Charmeuse | 12 to 30 momme weight |
Raw silk | 35 to 40 momme weight |
The higher the momme, the denser and heavier the weave of the silk fabric will be, and the higher the quality also. It will also be stronger and more durable, able to endure laundry washes and night rests.
During the production of silk, the density and yarn count of the silk thread will be adjusted by the factory to control the weight or momme of the silk. For instance, in the 30 mommecharmeuse pillowcase, the fiber is woven tighter together than a pillowcase with a lower momme. Silk fabrics with higher mommes are produced with thicker yarn.
The percentage of silk per square inch of a 22 mm silk is almost 20% higher than that of a 19 mm silk. The higher momme weight also implies that the weave is denser, and this denser weave helps to protect the sheen and luster of the silk. This gives room for stronger durability.
The lifespan of a pure silk sheet with 22 mm weight is estimated to be double that of silk sheets with lower momme weights. Although it is thicker than the 19 mm silk, the 22 mm silk is just as soft as the 19 mm, and it has a shinier appearance.
It's no surprise we spend a third of our lives sleeping. After all, it's during this peaceful bodily function that our bodies relinquish the day's worries and woes and drift into that timeless space to recuperate, repair, recharge, and restore - both physically and mentally.
Basically, your body begins the night shift, seeking to repair the damage of the day, build complexion-pluming collagen, and re-boot the integrity of our body's most vital, fundamental functions. It is also the time where our most precious aesthetics, including skin and hair, go into full recovery mode, allowing us to wake up feeling and looking youthful and beautiful. However, for many, that may seem like a pipe dream. If you're not clocking quality Zzzz's and waking up to a matted, messy mane with tell-tale wrinkles and crinkles etched from your cheek to your chin, it's time to end the nightmare and step up your beauty sleep game with a 100% mulberry silk pillowcase.
Silk has many benefits to our body. Let's take a look together.
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Why are sheets important? Why are we so passionate about what we do? It's simple, it all boils down to sleep and comfort. We believe that when you are most comfortable, you fall asleep and stay asleep. When we get sound, quality sleep, we wake up refreshed and our best self and we know how valuable that is now, more than ever.
Sheets are often over-looked in the interior design process of one's home. We think of colors, textures, and patterns that we want to coordinate. However, the experts know that the most important thing we do in our bedrooms is sleep and nothing is more important than choosing great sheets.
Sheets envelop your body while you sleep and can either contribute to a better night’s sleep or distract from it. The texture, feel, warmth, and moisture-wicking capabilities all contribute to your comfort while you doze.
Sheets are the layer our bodies are closest to as we sleep and therefore should be THE element we spend time to consider as we make our bedding selections. We believe that the quality of the silk we use is paramount to the sheets we create. Sheets should get better with every wash and last for years.
At the end of the day, we believe that the best sheets mean you should always "Sleep Like a Baby."
]]>Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons.
Silks were originally reserved for the Emperors of China for their own use and gifts to others, but spread gradually through Chinese culture and trade both geographically and socially, and then to many regions of Asia. Because of its texture and lustre, silk rapidly became a popular luxury fabric in the many areas accessible to Chinese merchants.
In the ancient era, silk from China was the most lucrative and sought-after luxury item traded across the Eurasian continent, and many civilizations, such as the ancient Persians, benefited economically from trade.
The process of silk production is known as sericulture. The entire production process of silk can be divided into several steps which are typically handled by different entities. Extracting raw silk starts by cultivating the silkworms on mulberry leaves. Once the worms start pupating in their cocoons, these are dissolved in boiling water in order for individual long fibres to be extracted and fed into the spinning reel.
To produce 1 kg of silk, 104 kg of mulberry leaves must be eaten by 3000 silkworms.
Silk has a smooth, soft texture that is not slippery, unlike many synthetic fibers.
Silk is one of the strongest natural fibers, but it loses up to 20% of its strength when wet. It has a good moisture regain of 11%. Its elasticity is moderate to poor: if elongated even a small amount, it remains stretched. It can be weakened if exposed to too much sunlight. It may also be attacked by insects, especially if left dirty.
Silk is a poor conductor of electricity and thus susceptible to static cling.
Unwashed silk chiffon may shrink up to 8% due to a relaxation of the fiber macrostructure, so silk should either be washed prior to garment construction, or dry cleaned. Dry cleaning may still shrink the chiffon up to 4%. Occasionally, this shrinkage can be reversed by a gentle steaming with a press cloth. There is almost no gradual shrinkage nor shrinkage due to molecular-level deformation.
Natural and synthetic silk is known to manifest piezoelectric properties in proteins, probably due to its molecular structure.
Silk's absorbency makes it comfortable to wear in warm weather and while active. Its low conductivity keeps warm air close to the skin during cold weather. There is no other fabric on the planet that is more luxurious than silk, and there is no part of your luxury bedding set that is more important than the pillowcase. When you purchase a silk pillowcase, you are getting the best quality fabric on the planet for the most critical part of your sleep experience.
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