The Benefits of a Silk Filled Comforter
Comforters come in a variety of materials for you to choose from. You will find that you can get them in silk, leather, and even cotton, which is the most popular. You will be happy to know more about silk filled comforter, so that you can make an informed decision.
Not so many years ago silk comforters were common among the wealthy and noble classes in China. Today you can enjoy the luxury of a silk filled comforter too!
So why were silk comforters so important to the wealthy Chinese? What made them so special? Silk comforters were will with cotton fiber combined with longer silk fibers which were aligned and stitched into thin layers of fabric. These layers were then stacked inside the silk shell and sealed. The result was a luxurious warm comforter that allowed the moisture to wick away.
The only difference between a summer and winder silk comforter were the number of layers of fill. The comforter was then placed into a cover that is much like our modern day duvet cover. This cover is washable so the silk can be kept beautiful and pristine.
Although silk comforters are readily available throughout North America, in China still today the silk comforter remains a status symbol.
Silk comes from the cocoons of silk worms. One cocoon can produce as much as 1300 years of continuous fiber. It's hard to imagine how this natural fiber can produce such a beautiful product.
Of courses there are synthetic fibers that can be created that produce long filaments but silk is the only natural fiber capable of such a feat. And absolutely nothing has the luster and luxury of the silk fiber.
But not only is it beautiful it's incredibly strong, durable, repels dirt and mildew, and it absorbs perspiration. Sometimes it's very difficult to outdo what Mother Nature offers us....
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