NATURE OF SILK

Silk has a long history, said to date back to before the Common Era.
Cleopatra, who is said to be one of the three most beautiful women in the world, is also said to have been a fan of silk.
In addition, the trade route known as the Silk Road played a major role in history.
Silk itself was rare and valuable.

Fibers can be broadly divided into natural fibers and synthetic fibers.



[Natural Fibers]
Silk, cotton, cashmere, linen, wool, etc.

[Synthetic fibers]
Polyester, nylon, acrylic, rayon, etc.

Compared to synthetic fibers, which have great advantages for the makers,
Silk, being a natural fiber, is a material that offers great benefits from the perspective of those who wear it. Silk, which is produced by nature, is classified as a natural fiber.

Because it is a natural fiber, it is also kind to the earth. Because it is a natural fiber, it has weaknesses, but that also means it is kind to the skin. Its natural gentleness, which is not found in synthetic fibers, is comfortable on the human skin and is a material with a high affinity.

The cocoon that silkworms create to protect themselves is a natural shield.

Silk is also sometimes combined with other fibers.
In Europe, silk is considered to contain more than 40% of the material.
In Japan, if it contains even 5% silk, it is sometimes called a silk blend.

Currently, synthetic fibers, which are inexpensive and can be mass-produced, account for an overwhelming share of clothing materials, at about 70%.
Silk, a natural material, is significantly different from synthetic fibers in terms of its production process and its effects on human skin.
Now that SDGs and sustainability are attracting attention and being focused on,
Once again, silk is valued and we are reminded of what an excellent fiber it is.

Silk as a Japanese Industry

Japan was once the world's largest exporter of raw silk.
It was also a major industry that supported the modernization of Japan.

The symbol of this is the Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma Prefecture, which is also registered as a World Heritage Site.
There are many other sericulture production areas throughout Japan, and they have been closely related to people's lives since ancient times.

Silk is gentle on both human skin and the earth.
It is a material that deserves renewed attention, and one that Japanese people should never forget.