The mulberry leaves which form the diet of the Bombix Mori silkworm are organically grown, and the combination of the high-quality diet and traditional community skills creates excellent silk. Up to 1.5km (1500m) of this high quality filament silk can be unwound from each cocoon without breaking.
All silk is excellent for the skin - it's gentle, insulating and breathable, and known for generations and across cultures as the ideal next-to-the-skin layer. Filament silk is the smoothest silk and so is best for sensitive skin. It's so smooth, it gleams...
Alkena silk is organically certified by IMO to GOTS standards so you can be assured of chemical-free, natural processing. It's not only organic but biodynamic silk. A Demeter advisor worked with the group researching compost, plant-based preparations and efficient management following biodynamic guidelines and the projects have been very successful.
At Cambridge Baby, we value the emphasis the Alkena projects have placed on community and social responsibility. For example, fixed prices and supply contracts are in place to avoid exploitation and ensure stability. The organically-grown mulberry bushes flourish on less productive land, and so the business brought in by the project brings economic benefits without displacing land set aside for food crops. Environmentally, the project is encouraging biodiversity and has already planted hundreds of fruit trees and over 5000 other trees alongside the mulberry bushes.
So this silk is not only high quality, nurturing and healthy for your skin, but is making a positive difference in the world.
Silk is excellent for the skin - it's gentle, insulating and breathable and has been used for generations and across cultures as the ideal next-to-the-skin layer and Alkena's organic mulberry silk is simply the best. Moreover, the poppers used by Alkena are nickel-free! Find out more about Alkena and its impact on the region where the silk is grown, read our Alkena blog post.
"It's still in excellent condition a year later, despite loads of wear and being such a delicate fabric. It feels warm the moment it goes on."
This was washed... washed fine
This was worn by... Myself
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"I’ve come back for a second one as the first is wearing out after 5 years of wear. Lovely and comfortable. Keeps me in the Goldilocks zone, not too warm, not too cold!"
This was washed... On a wool wash
This was worn by... Me
"Very soft and comfortable, well made and looks good"
This was washed... My partner successfully hand washed and dried it easily
This was worn by... Me - post breast surgery which is why I tried a silk vest
"I wear these camisoles regularly. luxurious against the skin. I like the idea the garments are free from chemicals"
This was washed... I think this has to be treated carefully to maintain its softness for ever. I use eucalan
This was worn by... me
"Essential all year round, washes well, invisible layer that keeps one cool or warm as needed."
This was worn by... A keen gardener out in all weathers
"So light and luxurious!"
This was washed... delicate so wool and silk wash on wool and silk setting.
This was worn by... me - a pilates teacher!
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