A few little things you never knew about silk.

• It's a clever fabric that adapts well to its environment. In winter it helps to retain your body heat – wear it next to the skin or as a second layer to retain warmth without adding bulk. In hotter conditions, silk allows your skin to breathe and is highly absorbent, meaning perspiration is controlled.

• It's your ideal travel companion! It takes up only small amounts of your precious packing space, and hanging a silk garment up overnight will ensure most minor wrinkles disappear.
  

• It may look and feel delicate, but in fact silk can hold its own when it comes to longevity. With a little tender loving care, it is wrinkle and tear resistant. It also dries quicker than many fabrics, natural or man made.

• Some silks wash well by hand in lukewarm water using a small amount of non abrasive soap or mild shampoo.

• Because it is a natural protein fibre, silk is one of the most hypoallergenic fabrics. It's believed that because it's created by sikworms during a protective period in their development, the fabric protects well against natural environmental threats (such as allergens).

• It is a naturally flame retardant fabric.

• Because of its versatility and benefits, silk is used for everything from eveningwear to sleepwear, but you’ll also find it in more unexpected places – like in parachutes, medical sutures and prosthetics.