Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions about Silk.
What Is A Doona In Australia
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
In Australia a duvet is called a “Doona“, from a trademarked brand name derived from the Old Norse “dunn” meaning “down feathers”. In Danish and Norwegian a duvet is actually called a dyne, which is pronounced similarly to “doona”. Though still registered to the Tontine company, the name “Doona” has become a generic term for
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What Are the Best Materials for Pillowcases
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
We can use different fabrics to make pillowcase. If we don’t know how to choose a suitable one, we should determine which season pillowcase will serve. Winter In cold winter, you had better choose flannel pillowcases, for flannel is especially warm and has a velvety texture that feels comforting on cold nights. And, you can
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Non-allergenic, Hypoallergenic or Anti-allergy Duvet
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Non-allergenic, Hypoallergenic or Anti-allergy have similar meanings, with minor difference. Non-allergenic means that the item itself shouldn’t cause an allergic reaction, but triggers such as dust mites may still be present. Hypoallergenic or Anti-allergy means the item is intended to prevent or minimize an allergic reaction. Our mulberry silk bedding products are all Hypoallergenic/ Anti-allergy.
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What Is Artificial Silk (Faux Silk)
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Artificial Silk or Art Silk or Faux Silk means any synthetic fiber which resembles silk, but typically costs less to produce. Artificial silk is a more budget-friendly substitute for silk, and it may be used to make a number of garments. Leaning more information about the synthetic fabric, you can choose when to opt for
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What Is China Silk, Fuji Silk, Washable Silk & Habotai Silk
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
China Silk, Fuji Silk: Spun Silk, best for lining and crafts; wrinkles; inexpensive, often called washable silk. Habotai Silk: similar to China Silk except that it’s heavier and wrinkles less; It is a soft, glossy, medium weight silk in ivory. It is popular for silk painting. Mainly used for shirts.
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What Is Cultivated Silk & Sericulture
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Cultivated Silk is an alternate name of Mulberry Silk, refer to silks that are produced by silkworms eating mulberry leaves. Sericulture, or silk farming, is the rearing of silkworms for the production of silk. Although there are several commercial species of silkworms, Bombyx mori (the caterpillar of the domesticated silk moth) is the most widely
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What Is Dupioni Silk
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Dupioni Silk is produced from cocoons that are spun by two silkworms together. This makes Dupioni Silk a strong double-thread silk, usually resulting in a rough yarn and irregularity in sheerness or weight. Real Dupioni Silk is rare and expensive. Most of the “Dupioni Silk” in the market are fake.
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What Materials Are Pajamas Made of
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Pajamas are made of cotton, silk, or rayon. Which material makes the Best Pajamas? Men or Women who wanted the most warmth against winter nights chose heavyweight cotton flannel pajamas. Men or Women who wanted a balance between comfortable and warm choose Breathable and Eco Friendly mulberry silk pajamas.
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What You Need to Know About Satin Sheets
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Now, more and more girls like satin sheets that are sleek and soft. And, many single guys like placing satin sheets on their beds. Satin sheets are smooth and shiny, thus they are very popular. Satin sheets are made of very thin, high thread count fabric like nylon, polyester and acetate. These synthetic fibers are
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What’s A Silk Filled Comforter
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Comforters filled with natural fibers like cotton and silk are the best choice for people with allergies. Silk is the very latest fiber filling. Silk is extremely light-weight and soft, thus it is closest to natural down in feel. Silk filled comforter can minimize the risk of allergies such as Asthma because silk is hypo-allergenic.
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When Was the Silk Road Founded
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
In the 3rd Century B.C., Chinese silk fabrics began to find their way throughout the whole of Asia, and were transported overland to the west, and by sea to Japan. These long itineraries are now known as silk road. But, the term “Silk Road” didn’t exist at the time of the Silk Road trade and
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Where To Buy Silk Scarves For Hair
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
PandaSilk offers silk scarves of various types. There are four main types of scarves available at PandaSilk online shop. A shawl is a rectangular/triangular/square larger item wrapped around the body or draped over the shoulders. It is worn for decorative purposes (to accent an outfit or cover bare shoulders in formal attire), religious purposes, or
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