Smooth and Silky

Just received a shipment of Mary Green today. Our inquisitive nature (and a little down-time) took over and we did some research on silk. First developed in china around 3500 BC by empress Lei Zu silk was immediately considered a precious commodity and reserved for kings and noblemen. Silk quickly became a popular trade item and other nations began production. To this day, silk means luxury. From sheets to lingerie to cuffs and ties, when you think sexy, you think silk.

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A few fascinating facts about the strongest fiber known to humans: Silk!

1) It takes up to 3,000 silk cocoons to produce 1 pound of silk (the equivalent of our silk robe)!

2) Silk is incredibly moisture and odor resistant, in fact it can absorb up to 30% of it's own weight without
feeling damp.

3) Silk fibers are almost triangular in shape, which allows them to refract incoming light into two directions
giving it such a shiny appearance.