What makes mulberry silk different from other silk?

The mulberry silkworm is raised exclusively on mulberry leaves in a controlled environment, producing a continuous, fine, uniform thread. Wild silks, from caterpillars in natural settings feeding on varied leaves, yield shorter, irregular threads and a rougher texture.

Does momme weight indicate silk quality?

Weight indicates weave density, not fiber quality directly, but the two are linked in practice: fabric that's too light (under 19 momme) can't withstand daily use even with good fiber. Between 19 and 25 momme is generally considered the sweet spot.

Mulberry Silk

Mulberry Silk Pillowcase: What That Name Actually Means

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Not All Silk Is Equal — the Caterpillar That Makes It Changes Everything

"Silk" alone guarantees nothing: wild silk (tussah) exists, produced by caterpillars feeding on oak or other leaves, yielding a rougher, irregular fiber often naturally tinted beige. Mulberry silk comes from the mulberry silkworm, a caterpillar fed exclusively on mulberry leaves in controlled farming, producing a continuous, fine, regular thread — the foundation of genuinely soft silk.

Momme Weight Is the Difference Between Fragile and Durable

Silk that's too light (under 19 momme) thins and wears through fast, while silk that's too heavy loses softness and breathability. Silkhouse's 22 momme is the weight preferred by professionals: dense enough to withstand repeated washing, light enough to stay soft and temperature-regulating.

      "The word "silk" on a label is just a starting point. Momme weight and thread origin determine whether you're buying a fabric that lasts years or one that wears through in a few washes.
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Silk Type	Thread Origin	Result on Skin/Hair
Wild Silk (Tussah)	Irregular, short thread	Rougher
Mulberry Silk < 19 momme	Continuous but thin thread	Wears through fast
Silkhouse Mulberry Silk, 22 momme	Continuous, dense thread	Smooth and durable

Silkhouse 22 momme mulberry silk pillowcase

A Name That Actually Means Something When Verified

The Silkhouse pillowcase is 100% mulberry silk, 22 momme, Oeko-Tex certified — not just a "silk" label, but a verifiable fiber and weight that explain why it stays smooth and dense after dozens of washes.