Silk duvets are made from the cocoons of silkworms. The process of making a silk duvet involves several steps:
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Silkworms are raised and fed a diet of mulberry leaves until they are ready to spin their cocoons.
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The cocoons are carefully harvested by hand and boiled to kill the silkworms inside.
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The cocoons are then carefully unraveled to obtain the silk fibers.
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The silk fibers are cleaned and sorted to remove any impurities.
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The cleaned silk fibers are carded and layered to create a fluffy and even layer of silk batting.
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The silk batting is then placed inside a silk shell and stitched in place to prevent it from shifting or bunching up.
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Finally, the silk duvet is finished with a decorative edging and is ready to be used.
The quality of the silk duvet depends on the quality of the silk fibers used and the skill of the craftspeople who make it. Mulberry silk is considered to be the highest quality silk, as it is made from the long and uniform fibers produced by silkworms that are fed exclusively on mulberry leaves. The result is a luxurious and high-quality bedding option that offers many benefits for your health and wellbeing.