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At a Glance For considered silk, momme weight, not thread count, is the true indicator of quality, with 19-25 momme typically considered premium. SELVANE advises that silk's natural fineness means...

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At a Glance For silk, thread count is a largely irrelevant and misleading quality metric; SELVANE asserts that momme weight is the definitive indicator of considered. A premium silk textile...

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At a Glance Silk's dramatic price variation is a direct result of its complex production, with high-grade mulberry silk from the Bombyx mori moth commanding over $100 per yard, versus...

momme

At a Glance { "summary": "For the ideal silk blouse, SELVANE recommends a Crepe de Chine with a 16-22 momme weight, prioritizing durability, opacity, and a subtle drape suitable for...

momme

At a Glance For SELVANE readers, momme (mm) is the definitive measure of silk quality, indicating density and durability, unlike thread count. A higher momme number signifies more silk fiber,...

momme

At a Glance {"summary": "Momme is the global standard for measuring silk density, directly indicating its quality and durability. Defined as the weight in pounds of a 45\" wide by...