Clothing in direct contact with skin. Humans sweat all year round, let alone in summer. Human skin is very delicate. When you sweat, your skin loses more and more water. Everyone is like this.
You want to wear products that are gentle on delicate skin and made from natural fibers rather than synthetics. However, there are many types of natural fibers, such as silk, cotton, linen, etc. In any case, let's keep the properties of fibers made of natural materials and have a comfortable time.
SILK
How is silk made?
Silk fiber is made from silkworm cocoons. Japan's climate was suitable for the growth of mulberry trees, which were food for silkworms, and silk production flourished. However, most sericulture is no longer done domestically, and Chinese silk is now in circulation.
As the silkworm grows, it stops eating leaves and its body becomes translucent. The silkworm molts inside the cocoon and becomes a pupa. Before it becomes an adult, the cocoon is taken out and silk is produced. To make raw silk, the cocoons are first dried and sorted. The cocoons are then boiled to loosen the tangled threads. The sericin that holds the threads together is easily soluble in water, so the temperature is controlled to prevent the sericin from dissolving completely. The cocoons softened by these processes are twisted together to make raw silk.
This produces raw silk, and the product woven into it becomes silk.
Characteristics of Silk
Silk has excellent moisture wicking properties. Therefore, it works well to retain moisture and release excess water.
In addition, the sericin that holds the silk threads together has an antioxidant effect. Therefore, just apply it on the skin, it also has the effect of healing rough skin.
Although silk has many advantages, it certainly has some disadvantages as well. The first is that it is really expensive. Silk takes a lot of time and effort to make, so it is inevitably an expensive product. This is a material that is difficult for many people to obtain. Second, it is difficult to clean. Silk also absorbs ultraviolet rays, so it is easy to fade, and it is difficult to wash by hand.
COTTON
How is cotton made?
It is produced in more than 80 countries in tropical and sub-mature regions. After cotton blooms, it produces fruit, around which fiber cells grow. These fiber cells mature and break down into cotton balls. The cotton balls are picked and separated into seeds and fibers, and the fibers are then spun into yarn.
Characteristics of cotton
Cotton has four main advantages. The first is that it has excellent hygroscopic properties, and when it releases moisture, it feels cool due to the heat of vaporization. Second, it feels soft. It feels soft and comfortable when you wear it. Third, it is moisturizing and warming, and fourth, it is strong and easy to wash. With these numerous advantages, cotton is used in a variety of applications, such as tees, towels, and jeans.
The downside of cotton is that it shrinks easily. It will shrink after washing and wrinkle easily. Some products may require dry cleaning. In addition, it should be noted that it is prone to fuzzing due to friction from wearing and washing.
Do you understand the properties of natural materials? Please understand the characteristics of each and select the material that is suitable for your application. Let's wear natural materials and live a skin-friendly life.