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Silk
Magic Silk Pajamas
I have always loved silk. I love the way it feels on my skin and I love the flattering way silk garments drape on my body.
For centuries silk has been regarded as the worlds most luxurious fabric. Made from unraveling the cocoon of the Mulberry Silk worm. Each cocoon is made from (approximately) a 1 mile long strand of a natural protein fiber which is woven to make fabric. The triangular, light refracting structure of the fiber is what gives silk it’s shimmery lustrous appearance.
Today, natural silk had been replaced by less expensive synthetic silk. But for me nothing is like real silk.
Many people think silk is a delicate fabric that needs to be hand washed. Silk is one of the strongest natural fibers. I throw my silk nighties in the washer & dryer (on the delicate cycle) and I still have beautiful looking chemises that are over 12 years old! The shimmery silk satin garments tend to get a sand washed look to them, but a good ironing on medium high heat brings back the shine.
Mary Green Silk Chemise
Note: Never use bleach on silk, bleach makes silk yellow & brittle.
TIP: To eliminate static cling in silk garments attach, a safety pin to the inside hem line of the garment.
My 2 favorite brands of silk lingerie are Mary Green and Magic Silk. Mary Green is the highest quality I have found. She uses luxury weight fabrics that are sewn with French seams (French seams hide the raw edge of fabric inside the seam). Magic Silk is more affordable, but still uses a nice weight of silk (not the thin tissue paper stuff found in most dept. stores) and also has French seams.
Silk lingerie is classic, beautiful, sensual and never goes out of style. With proper care it can last forever!
-Dana
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