Is your silk nightgown really 100% Mulberry silk, or is it fake polyester? Some companies are offering "silk" nightgown that are not even polyester but rather blended fiber. As there's growing popularity for silk nightgown, such fake products entered the market and knowing the true Mulberry silk from fake silk is becoming very difficult.

If you're spending money on expensive silk nightgown, it makes sense to understand how to spot real silk versus its cheaper lookalike since that way you'll be assured of getting the comfort, ventilation, and skin-rejuvenating qualities that come only with pure silk. What we're about to do here is walk you through six easy steps to examine if your silk nightgown is actually 100% Mulberry silk or an imitation cheapy.

Reading the label on your clothes is one of the quickest ways to ensure genuine silk nightgown. Genuine Mulberry silk will be labeled as:

✔ 100% Mulberry Silk or 100% Silk
✔ 6A-Grade Mulberry Silk (to specify the highest quality)

Avoid misleading labeling, such as:
✖ "Silk-like" or "Silky Feel"
✖ "Artificial Silk" or "Poly-Silk Blend"
✖ "Hand Filk" or "Filk Like Silk"

The use of this phrasing indicates that the product is made up of man-made fibers or imitation inferior silks. If "100% Mulberry Silk" does not fairly prominently show on a nightgown label, assume that it is not silk.

Mulberry silk is a technological material which requires undergoing a complicated process of manufacture and therefore the product will understandably be more expensive than artificial replicas of man-made synthetic silks.

Real Mulberry Silk Nightgown vs. imitation Silk Price

Real Silk Nightgown (100% Mulberry Silk): Pricier due to superior quality long-fiber silk.
Imitation Satin Nightgown: Much cheaper because it is made of polyester or rayon.
If a "silk nightgown" is too affordable, it most likely contains replicated silk or synthetic blend fabric.

Jasmisilk uses 100% Grade 6A Mulberry silk to create silk nightgowns with the best balance of price and luxury.

Silk has a unique, soft glow that varies with the angle of light.

✔ Genuine Silk Nightgown: The glow is soft, elegant, and depends on differing angles of light.
✖ Implant or Satin: Has a flat, excessively shiny appearance that lacks naturalness.

To check, hold your silk nightgown under a light source and observe the reflection. If the gloss is still even and too reflective, it might be polyester satin rather than Mulberry silk.

A high-quality silk nightgown should feel silky, very soft, and cool to touch.

✔ Original Silk: It feels cool when touched, smooth, and silky. If wrinkled and crumpled up, it immediately snaps back and returns to being smooth with barely any wrinkles.
✖ Fake Silk: Too slippery or too rough, produces static electricity, and has a zero cooling effect.

As a quick test, rub the material on your fingers. Real silk will slide smoothly, but fake silk will be plasticky.

Mulberry silk is durable and strong due to its long, unbroken fibers. One easy test for this is

Soak a small patch of fabric.
Slowly pull it apart gently.
✔ True Silk: The tear will be irregular, fluffy, like natural hair.
✖ False Silk: The tear will be smooth and clean, revealing synthetic fibers.

To test accurately, burn a small piece of fabric and observe what occurs.

✔ Genuine Mulberry Silk:

Burns slowly, with an odor like burning hair.
Leaves soft, crumbly ash that dissolves easily.

✖ Fake Silk (Polyester, Nylon, or Acetate):

Burns quickly, smelling of chemicals or plastic.
Produces hard, black beads instead of ash.
Although this test is highly effective, it is not always convenient. Alternatively, purchasing from reputable silk companies like Jasmisilk assures authenticity.

Now that you know how to tell fake silk from the real thing, let's talk about why using authentic Mulberry silk is a great investment.

1. Much Better Comfort & Breathability
Mulberry silk regulates body temperature naturally, keeping you:

Cool in summer season by allowing air permeability.
Warm in winter season by insulating.
Unlike other synthetic materials, which accumulate heat and perspiration and cause night sweats, silk keeps your skin comfortable during the night.

2. Hypoallergenic & Skin-Safe
Mulberry silk contains natural amino acids and proteins that:

Prevent skin irritation and allergy.
Maintain moisture, preventing drying of skin.
Prevent rubbing, leading to wrinkles and damage to hair.

3. Eco-Friendly & Sustainable
More eco-friendly and sustainable than petroleum-derived man-made fabric, Mulberry silk is:

Biodegradable, breaking down naturally in the environment harmlessly.
Lower usage of chemicals during production makes it eco-friendly.
A sustainable source with little environmental impact.

Jasmisilk is concerned with sustainability through 100% Grade 6A Mulberry silk.

Q: How will I know if my silk nightgown is really Mulberry silk?
A: Look for "100% Mulberry Silk" on the label, observe a soft, shifting sheen, and experience a cooling sensation when handled.

Q: Is it worth paying to sleep in Mulberry silk nightgown?
A: Yes, it's breathable, hypoallergenic, and durable, and so much better than satin or man-made imitations.

Q: Does Jasmisilk use 100% Mulberry silk?
A: Yes. Jasmisilk uses 100% Grade 6A Mulberry silk for the best quality sleepwear.

✔ Check the label – Must say "100% Mulberry Silk" or "100% Silk"
✔ Check the price – Real silk is more expensive than imitation satin
✔ Check the sheen – Silk gives a soft, shifting glow under light
✔ Touch the texture – Real silk feels cool and smooth, while fake silk feels slippery and warm
✔ Do the burn test – Genuine silk burns with hair-like odor and soft ash

Why do you need imitation satin when you can treat yourself to 100% Mulberry silk nightgown? Because polyester satin absorbs heat and aggravates the skin, Jasmisilk silk nightgown bring luxury, comfort, and longevity by their breathable texture.

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