What Does Grade 6A, 22-Momme, 100% Mulberry Silk Mean?

Not all silk is the same. They vary in thickness, weight, density and other factors that affect the overall quality of silk. Counting Sheep uses Grade 6A, with a wide range of choices on thickness from 19-momme to 22-momme, 100% Mulberry Silk, but what does this mean? 

What does 6A mean?

Silk is graded on an A, B, and C scale. Each letter referencing a different type of silk product quality. A being the finest, highest quality silk product. The Number takes the grading and makes it a step further. So when you see a silk product that is graded 6A, you can be sure that that is the highest quality of that specific type of silk that you can buy. 

What is 22-Momme?

Momme is a unit of measurement. Momme describes the silk’s weight and density. Higher momme means there are more strands of silk per 100 yards of fabric, therefore making the product heavier. So if they weigh that fabric, and say it’s 19 pounds, the momme would be 19-momme. The higher the momme, the higher quality and more durable the fabric is. Momme can range anywhere from 11-momme to 25-momme. 

 What is 100% Mulberry Silk?

Mulberry Silk is created by silkworms who feed on mulberry leaves. The silk they spin their cocoons into is then used as silk in silk products. Mulberry Silk is the best silk you can buy for textile purposes. Mulberry silk contains over 18 amino acids and protein fibers which is healthy for human skin and hair. Compared to other silk fibers, mulberry silk is more luxurious and breathable. 

Counting Sheep products are all made from Grade 6A 100% Mulberry Silk. This enables our products to provide you incredible benefits for your hair, skin, quality of sleep, and allergy symptoms. Products that use cheaper silk or other fabrics like satin, just can’t duplicate and do not provide you the benefits that Mulberry Silk does. We go to great lengths to keep our products safe, clean, and toxin-free with OEKO-TEX certification. Try Counting Sheep today!