How to care for your silk products

Silk is an incredibly luxurious fabric that has natural dirt repellant properties.

Silk fabric garments – Wrinkle free silk

Silk is a natural protein fibre, so it tends to crease easier than synthetic fibres. Steaming is the best method to keep your silk wrinkle free. You can simply hang it in a steamed bathroom to help flatten out the creases, or use a steamer.

Storage and Travel

All our pure mulberry silk products are carefully packaged in a secure box. We recommend to keep them in the original packaging when possible to retain their quality, especially when travelling.

Washing

To extend the longevity of your silk products hand wash in Woolite, but be sure to follow the instructions.

Handwashing

  • Turn the silk garment inside out.
  • Fill a basin or bath with lukewarm water – 30 degrees Celsius
  • Add a few drops of silk detergent
  • Submerge the garment and gently stir in the soapy water with your hands to evenly and distribute the detergent in the water.
  • Soak for 30 minutes
  • Take the garment out of the soapy water (if there is colour in the water do not panic – this is normal. You will not notice any loss of colour in the garment when you are done)
  • Run clean lukewarm water through the garment until the rinse water is no longer soapy
  • DO NOT ring or twist the garment
  • Use a clean white towel to soak up the moisture.
  • Lay the item flat in its natural shape on a drying rack or hang to dry. If you happen to hang to dry,  position the item properly on the hanger to prevent stretching.

Silk Duvet and pillow inners care & maintenance

Silk-filled duvets may be professionally dry cleaned on a cold cycle, gently hand washed in cold water using Woolite, or returned to us for professional cleaning and refurbishing.

We recommend airing your duvet 3–4 times per year to maintain freshness and performance. We also offer a refurbishing service for older duvets.

Mulberry silk now accounts for more than 95% of the silk produced globally.

See the different silk pillow sizes around the World

Why a Silk Duvet Inner Suits South African Weather

South Africa is not a single climate. On the Highveld, summer days are warm and winter nights can be properly cold. Along the coast, humidity changes how bedding feels. A fill that breathes and a system that lets you adjust warmth gives you more control across all of these conditions than a single fixed duvet can.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a silk duvet inner?

A silk duvet inner is a duvet filling made from silk fibre. It sits inside a duvet cover and provides warmth while staying light and breathable.

Is a silk duvet insert the same as a silk duvet inner?

Yes. Duvet insert is the international term and duvet inner is the common South African term for the same product.

What does 3.2 tog mean?

3.2 tog is a light warmth rating, suited to summer and to people who sleep hot.

What does 6.4 tog mean?

6.4 tog is a warmer rating, suited to cold winter nights. Two 3.2 tog inners combined give roughly 6.4 tog.

Can I combine two silk duvet inners in winter?

Yes. You can combine two inners inside one duvet cover for extra warmth in winter, then separate them again in spring.

What sizes are silk duvet inners available in?

Silk duvet inners are available in single, three quarter, double, queen, king and king XL, so you can match the inner to your bed.

Do I need to change my duvet between summer and winter?

Not with the two season approach. Use one inner in summer and combine two in winter, instead of swapping to a different duvet.

Find Your Size and Build Your Two Season Set

Choose your bed size, start with a 3.2 tog silk duvet inner for the warmer months, and add a second when winter arrives. It is a simple way to sleep comfortably all year round without swapping duvets or filling your cupboard.

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