Silk is an incredible natural product that can be made into many different fabric styles.  Below are descriptions of the types of silk and satin used in our sheets, comforters, and duvets to help you choose which one is best for you.  If you have any questions please e-mail us at info@elegantbed.com

Momme Weight

Because silk is such a fine fabric, it is generally measured by “momme weight” instead of thread count.  Momme (pronounced “mummy”) is a Japanese unit of weight used to measure and describe silk fabrics. The higher the momme, the heavier the fabric. 

For example, 8 momme silk is extremely light and would not be durable or heavy enough for use in sheets while 22 momme silk is quite heavy and would typically be used in products such as men’s suits.   

Our silk bedding varies from 12 to 19 momme which is suitable for use in sheets, duvets, etc.

Charmeuse Silk

Charmeuse is the most widely recognized type of silk.  It is shiny and very smooth, and drapes beautifully.  Charmeuse silk is also known as Satin Silk.  Our charmeuse silk sheets and duvets are a high quality 19 momme weight.

Fuji Silk

Fuji is a spun silk fabric.  It is extremely soft with a nice drape.  Fuji silk is not shiny.  Fuji silk sheets are perfect for someone who wants the softness and quality of silk without a slippery feel.  Our Fuji silk sheets and duvets are 19 momme.

Habotai Silk

Habotai silk is a fine, lightweight fabric.  This fabric is smooth and only slightly shiny.  Because it is lighter, it is less drapeable than heavier silks.  It is perfect for use in summer or in warmer bedrooms.  Our habotai silk sheets and duvets are lightweight and range from 12 to 15 momme.

Jacquard Silk

Jacquard silk has an intricate pattern woven into the fabric.  It provides a beautiful combination of shiny and matte finishes perfect for duvet covers and other decorative items.  Our jacquard silk items are medium weight.

Noil Silk

Noil is sometimes called raw silk. It is very different from the typical silk you’ve seen. It is untreated and undyed. It has a nubby texture and is not shiny or smooth. It has a contemporary look and feel, similar to cotton linen.

Silk Floss

Silk floss is used to fill silk comforters.  It is a natural 100% silk fiber.  Our comforters are made only of long mulberry silk floss.  Each strand of long fiber mulberry silk can be thousands of yards long.  This provides delicate layers of fill that do not bunch or shift.  Mulberry floss is highly preferable to the wild “tussah” silk you may see in other silk comforters.

Bridal Satin

Bridal satin is made from either acetate or polyester.  Bridal satin is the closest man-made fabric to charmeuse silk.   It is shiny, smooth and drapeable.  Our bridal satin is approximately 300 thread count.