WHAT IS MOMME IN SILK FABRIC & WHAT IS THREAD COUNT?
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The higher Momme weight the better?
MOMME(MM)=DENSITY
19mm=19lbs 100 yards of silk
The Density of silk measured by momme.the density of the threads in the 22 momme variety of silk is also significantly higher than that of the 19 momme. Our 22 momme silk pillowcase boast of a thread count of 600+, while our 19Momme silk pillowcase has a thread count of 400. More threads = more durable and expensive.
What is 100% mulberry silk?
Mulberry Silk is created by silkworms who feed on mulberry leaves. The silk they spin their cocoons into is then used as silk in silk products. Asilklife Silk is the best silk you can buy for textile purposes. There are other kinds like spider silk for instance that’s incredibly strong, but that silk is also incredibly expensive and not available to the public. 100% means that the fabric only consists of Mulberry silk. This is important because some companies will blend mulberry silk with other cheaper silks to make a cheaper product. Mulberry silk is incredibly soft and durable.
