Silk fabrics have always been a luxury item. In Western Europe they did not appear before the middle of the VIII century. Small rolls precious material brought from distant countries, and they cost so expensive that made of silk underwear could not afford even kings. Only when Europe began commercial production of silk fabric, the richest men of the time have the opportunity not only to wear silk, but also to sleep on them.
However, even today, despite the development of production and the emergence of the latest technologies, underwear made of natural silk is a luxury item.
So what are you willing to pay when buying an expensive thing?
Silk has high elasticity combined with surprising smoothness and hygienic properties. Silk obtained from silkworms, consists of 97% proteins, the remaining 3% - fats and waxes it. And that it contains in its composition of 18 amino acids, improves blood circulation and operation of the entire digestive system.
Only natural silk contains fibrion - protein slows the aging process. It is no coincidence Japanese and Chinese beauties, famous for its porcelain skin, it slept on pillows made of natural silk. Studies of modern cosmetology, confirm - silk pillowcase slows the formation of wrinkles.
Proteins and amino acids contained in the fibers of silk, used in the manufacture of creams and cosmetics intended to nourish and moisturize the skin. They heal and create micro cracks on the surface of the epidermis thin film that prevents the evaporation of moisture. These proteins are part of many shampoos. They penetrate into the hair and restore damaged areas. By the way, many of the girls know that sleeping on silk underwear does not damage hair.
In addition to the amazing properties of cosmetic silk has many other advantages. In silk fabrics do not start dust mites that feed on dead skin cells. Waste products of these microscopic insects cause various allergic reactions, in severe cases, to developing neurodermatitis.
If you are allergic to down, feathers, wool, look for silk bedding. Silk fabric is resistant to the development of mold and mildew, which affect other natural fabrics. Patients with asthma were significantly relieved in bed with silk sheets.
If you are someone complains that bed linen at a cold, and the tissue slides, and it quickly appeared clues, then the other person sleeping on the cheap synthetic silk. In quality natural fabrics these shortcomings do not. In contrast, natural fibers have the ability to adjust to body temperature in summer they are not hot, and in winter they are perfectly warm.
The only visible lack of silk fabric is that it is heavily wrinkled. But this is evidence of natural linen and often a sign of a truly luxurious things. Also on silk are easy to spot moisture including sweat. Fortunately, they are easily removed with an alcohol swab.
Silk fibers are characterized by amazing strength, and because silk underwear will last you a very long time, despite the apparent lightness and weightlessness.
Linen silk reasonably considered the most useful, strong, soft, hypoallergenic and easy. So do not regret the money to buy such a luxury.