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27 September 2026 ·  7 min

Ice silk: what it really is, and how to recognise real silk

“Ice silk” is a trade name, not a material: on the listings we checked, it is polyester or polyamide. What EU law says about th...
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French pillowcase sizes: 65x65, 50x70 and how to choose
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French pillowcase sizes: 65x65, 50x70 and how to choose

65x65, 50x70, 60x60: the real formats, the pillow-to-pillowcase rule, and why a silk pillowcase that is too tight cannot be rec...
Stiff or dull silk after washing: how to restore it
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Stiff or dull silk after washing: how to restore it

Silk that comes out of a wash stiff or dull is almost always recoverable. The thirty-second diagnosis, the vinegar bath, the co...
The Benefits of Silk for Skin and Hair: What the Science Actually Says
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The Benefits of Silk for Skin and Hair: What the Science Actually Says

Ce que la soie change vraiment pour la peau et les cheveux : moins de friction, moins de soins absorbés, une chaleur régulée — ...
Where Does Silk Come From: From the Silkworm to the Sleep Mask
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Where Does Silk Come From: From the Silkworm to the Sleep Mask

Silk comes from a caterpillar, the bombyx mori, which secretes a single continuous thread to spin its cocoon. From cocoon to th...
Best silk sleep mask 2026: 7 masks compared
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Best silk sleep mask 2026: 7 masks compared

Silk or cotton, satin or natural silk, flat or 3D mask—this comparative guide answers all your questions to help you choose the...
22 Momme Silk: Quality, Durability, and Impact on Sleep
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22 Momme Silk: Quality, Durability, and Impact on Sleep

22 momme silk: what does this number mean, why is it different from thread count, and why does this specific density make all t...
What is mulberry silk? Meaning, grades, momme and uses
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What is mulberry silk? Meaning, grades, momme and uses

A continuous thread of up to 900 m, 10 to 24 µm thick, 70–80% fibroin and 20–30% sericin: what mulberry silk really is, where i...
How to wash silk without damaging it: a complete guide
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How to wash silk without damaging it: a complete guide

By hand, in the machine or with shampoo: how to wash silk without damaging it, from the sleep mask to pillowcases and sheets, a...
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