| When you’ve used serviceable cotton sheets all | | | | silkworms, the material has a number of naturally |
| your life, it is a little difficult to switch over to silk. | | | | occurring substances in it. Even when the cocoon is |
| After all, silk sheets are expensive. They cost many | | | | converted into silk, these substances are not |
| times more than the cotton sheets you purchase | | | | completely lost. So, fungus, molds and dust mites do |
| from a discount store nearby. But the question is: are | | | | not attack silk bedding. That is why doctors advise |
| they just fancy or do they really justify the cost? | | | | people suffering from asthma or allergic reactions to |
| First off, cotton sheets may be inexpensive. But | | | | use silk bedding. |
| they also have a very short life. After you wash | | | | Ø Silk is good for the skin and hair. One reason for |
| them a couple of times, even the best cotton | | | | this could be because you cannot use harsh chemicals |
| bedding begins to lose color. Faded bedding can be a | | | | on silk bedding. So, the traces of these chemicals are |
| real eyesore. On the other hand, silk bedding outlasts | | | | not available on the bedding to do much damage to |
| several cotton sheets when taken care of properly. | | | | your skin and hair. Another reason could be the |
| The individual threads of cultivated silk almost match | | | | naturally occurring substances in silk that keeps away |
| the durability of steel. Also, because silk fibers tend | | | | mold, dust mites and other allergy causing |
| to stick, silk filaments have a strong bonding and do | | | | substances. Whatever the reasons, the benefits of |
| not break very easily. Also, silk has a naturally | | | | using silk bedding are real and many people have felt |
| occurring substance called sericin, which makes it | | | | the huge difference on their skin and hair. According |
| mildew resistant. So, even if you spend more money | | | | to some experts, silk even has the ability to delay |
| on silk sheets, you will get a much longer life out of | | | | the formation of wrinkles. |
| them. | | | | Ø Silk is naturally fire retardant. So, it is a safer |
| Cotton sheets may look like they are more | | | | choice for bedding than cotton. Because it is gentle |
| serviceable. But they get quite uncomfortable when | | | | on the skin and hair and is totally safe, it is the |
| the weather is hot. Also, they cool off when it is | | | | recommended bedding for small children. |
| cold. Silk bedding does the opposite. Silk is cool to the | | | | As you can see, silk bedding is a wonderful thing to |
| touch in summers. In the winters, silk fits warmly | | | | own. And not just for its classy looks and seductive |
| around your body thus preserving your body heat | | | | feel. However, to get good quality silk bedding, it is |
| and keeping you warm. So, silk can keep you | | | | important that you buy silk from a reputed dealer. |
| comfortable in all seasons. | | | | Silk bedding does not really have to be a luxury |
| Silk bedding is what the doctors recommend. Silk has | | | | reserved for the wealthy. Ordinary people can buy it |
| several properties that make it the recommended | | | | too. A little research is all you need to land an |
| choice for many doctors. | | | | excellent bargain. |
| Ø Silk is hypoallergenic. Since silk is made by | | | | |