As the name suggests, mulberry silk fabric is a kind of fabric made from the silk secreted by mulberry silkworms. This kind of fabric is widely used in the field of clothing and home textiles. Mulberry silk has many characteristics, and this kind of fabric is very easy to care for. It takes a certain amount of time and effort. Below, I will introduce to you the advantages and disadvantages of mulberry silk fabrics and how to wash them.
Advantages of mulberry silk fabric:
Mulberry silk has very good performance in terms of moisture absorption and breathability. This is the characteristic of the natural protein molecules themselves, not only It is moisture, and even the metabolites on the skin will be absorbed by the silk fabric. A clean environment is not easy to breed bacteria, which is very beneficial to human skin.
Secondly, mulberry silk also has the function of protecting the skin. Because mulberry silk is rich in amino acids that are beneficial to the human body, it has a certain degree of anti-aging and the ability to promote sleep. This is why mulberry silk pajamas are so popular. reason. In addition, mulberry silk can also treat wounds. Mulberry silk gauze can absorb and promote water evaporation.
Finally, mulberry silk can protect against ultraviolet rays. Mulberry silk fabrics will not be penetrated by ultraviolet rays, so there will be no skin sunburn.
Disadvantages of mulberry silk fabric:
Mulberry silk fabric is easy to generate static electricity, especially in winter, which is more difficult to avoid. If there is a lot of static electricity, you need to spray a little water mist on the clothes, and then mulberry silk is difficult to take care of. , whether it is daily wear or washing, it is more complicated. Snagging or strong stretching will damage the quality of the clothes. Finally, the price is higher than cotton and linen fabrics, so whether to buy it or not depends on your own budget.
How to wash mulberry silk fabrics:
Because mulberry silk has poor acid and alkali resistance, it is best to choose a neutral detergent or a special detergent for silk products. When washing with water, the washing time should be shortened as much as possible. The washing intensity should be moderate and scrub gently in one direction. After washing, do not wring it out hard or dry it in the dryer. If possible, it is recommended to take it to a dry cleaner for dry cleaning.