Silk and allergies: we explain why this natural fiber is recommended, but first let's review the symptoms and causes of this abnormal immune system reaction.

What is an allergy?

Allergy is one of the fastest-growing diseases in our increasingly polluted and stressful world.

It is a reaction triggered by a substance to which the person is allergic, called an allergen.

Dust mite allergy is one of the most common. The most common symptoms are a runny nose, itching, sneezing and a dry cough. These symptoms not only spoil life, but also ruin sleep and send us into a vicious circle. Many people are allergic to dust mites without even knowing it. If you often have a stuffy nose and a tendency to sneeze when you wake up in the morning, there's a good chance that this is the case.

How to reduce allergies?

There's no radical cure for allergies, but there are a number of best practices.

Diet

There are many ways to reduce allergic reactions. In particular, doctors recommend eating foods rich in vitamin C. Indeed, studies have shown that allergy sufferers have a low intake of vitamin C. Eating a healthy, balanced diet also helps.

The home

You can use an air conditioner to help combat humidity. It's important to keep dust and pollutants such as tobacco, care product fumes and other chemicals to a minimum. Carpets and synthetic curtains are very popular with dust mites. They should therefore be cleaned regularly, if possible at high temperatures.

Bedding

On average, we spend a third of our time in bed in direct contact with our bedding. Poor bedding can quickly become a nest for mites. Mites are particularly fond of damp, warm places, sheltered from fresh air, and feed on the dead skin particles present in our bed. Mattresses, pillows and duvets are all popular breeding grounds for dust mites. That's why we recommend airing the bed in the morning to reduce the humidity level under the duvet, and washing the sheets regularly.

What are the advantages of silk against allergies?

Inhospitable fibers

Silk has been scientifically proven to reduce the development of dust mites. This is because silk is an absorbent material, which reduces surface moisture. What's more, silk is made up of fine fibers into which dust mites cannot penetrate.

Air permeability

Visit silk duvets and silk pillows are made with airy silk fibers that are naturally thermoregulating, so they limit perspiration. What's more, silk duvets without topstitching provide extra ventilation that wicks away perspiration. View the silk duvets guide.

Softness and soothing composition

Silk is a natural material of animal origin whose DNA is close to the composition of the skin. The fact that it is soft to the touch also limits the risk of inflammation. Silk satin is the only material suitable for certain burn victims.

The combination of these properties makes silk a particularly suitable textile for bedding. All these properties are 100% natural, with no additional treatment. Silk is therefore perfectly suited to people suffering from skin and respiratory allergies.

 

Why choose our products?

In addition to offering natural products with beneficial properties, Maison de la soie guarantees quality products made from carefully selected raw materials. Our products are regularly tested by the independent laboratory OekoTex® laboratory to ensure the absence of harmful substances.