Silk duvets are a thinner duvet, as the silk fibers are incredibly thin and lie very close in the carding. Many mistakenly believe that a silk duvet can only be used as a summer duvet. However, a silk duvet can be used all year round due to the fiber's hollow structure. The hollow structure allows the silk fiber to respond quickly to changing temperatures in the sleeping environment, creating a thermoregulating effect around the body. This means that whether you tend to feel cold or hot, a silk duvet will always adapt to your body's needs.

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Discover the comfort of our Cocoon Peaceful Silk series

Cocoon Peaceful Silk represents a revolution in silk duvets, being the first humane series globally. These exceptional duvets are made from 100% organic Mulberry Peace Silk, a type of silk that differs from the traditional production method where silkworms are sacrificed to extract the silk. This makes Cocoon Company silk duvets an ethical and environmentally friendly choice for those seeking a temperature-regulating all-year-round duvet made from pure organic Mulberry silk.

Cocoon silk duvets are ideal for those who want an hypoallergenic solution with excellent breathability and temperature-regulating properties. The unique hollow structure of the silk fiber allows for effective moisture absorption and transport, ensuring a dry and comfortable sleeping environment all night. This feature also makes the silk duvets particularly suitable for allergy sufferers and asthmatics, as dust mites and mold do not thrive in the environment created by the silk.

Despite their thinner design, due to the ultra-fine silk fibers, Cocoon Company silk duvets are not limited to use as summer duvets. Their hollow fiber structure responds quickly to changes in the sleeping environment's temperature, creating a thermoregulating effect that adapts to both those who tend to feel cold and those who often feel too warm. This makes Cocoon Company silk duvets a versatile choice that can be used year-round.

Unfortunately, the sad reality behind conventional silk production is often overlooked, where millions of silkworms are killed each year before they can develop into butterflies. This is done to meet consumer demand for silk products without considering the ethical consequences. Cocoon Company takes a stand against this practice, making their silk duvets a conscious choice for those who value both quality and ethics.

Why choose a silk duvet?

When it comes to choosing the right duvet, it's important to consider the unique properties that different materials offer. Silk, unlike down, has a range of special benefits that can be crucial for your personal preferences and needs. Here are some of the key features that make a silk duvet from Cocoon an excellent choice:

Temperature-regulating silk duvet

One of the most remarkable benefits of a silk duvet is its ability to regulate temperature. This is especially advantageous if you tend to sweat at night. The silk effectively absorbs and removes moisture from the surface, ensuring that you don't wake up overheated and sweaty. This feature is also beneficial if you tend to feel cold, as the silk quickly warms up and retains heat, ensuring a comfortable and dry sleep.

Silk duvets recommended for allergy sufferers and asthmatics

Silk duvets from Cocoon are excellent for allergy sufferers and asthmatics, as silk is a natural antibacterial material. It creates a hygienic and healthy sleeping environment where dust mites cannot thrive. The structure of the silk fibers is such that it counteracts dust mites, making silk duvets an ideal choice for those seeking an hypoallergenic sleeping environment.

Silk is a natural material

Silk is a pure natural material, adding a sense of quality and purity to your sleep experience. By choosing a silk duvet from Cocoon, you are also choosing a product that values ethics in the production method when the silk is extracted from the larvae.

By choosing a silk duvet from Cocoon Company, you are investing in a duvet that not only improves your sleep quality but also supports a healthy sleeping environment. With these unique features, a silk duvet is an ideal choice for anyone who values comfort, health, and sustainability.

Sizes and selection of silk duvets

At Cocoon, we offer a comprehensive range of silk duvets that cater to all ages and needs, from the youngest family members to adults. Our range includes sizes that cover all life stages:

For the youngest, we have sizes like 70x100 cm and 100x135 cm, perfect for babies and toddlers.

For juniors, we offer the size 100x140 cm, suitable for growing children.

Adults can enjoy a luxurious sleep experience with sizes like 140x200 cm, 140x220 cm, 200x200 cm, and the extra-large 240x220 cm, ideal for those who prefer more space or have a larger bed.

All our silk duvets are designed as all-year-round duvets, making them a versatile choice that can be used year-round. Whether you need a duvet for a single bed, a double bed, or something special for your child, Cocoon has a silk duvet that fits your needs. Our silk duvets ensure that everyone, regardless of age or size, can experience the unique comfort and quality that silk offers. Cocoon silk duvets are an investment in a better night's sleep and a healthier sleeping environment.

Worth knowing about the dark side of the silk industry

Unfortunately, many of us are unaware or indifferent to the grim reality behind conventional silk production. In this process, hundreds of millions, perhaps even billions, of silkworms are killed annually before they can transform into silk butterflies. This is done to meet consumer demand for silk products without regard for the ethical consequences.

Silkworms hatch from eggs and undergo an intense growth period where they eat continuously and grow up to 10,000 times their original size. Bombyx Mori larvae, fed with mulberry leaves, produce the well-known Mulberry silk. After a month of growth, the larvae begin to spin their cocoons, a process that lasts several days.

In conventional production, the growth hormone Methoprene is sometimes used to extend the spinning time, as each cocoon can produce up to 500 meters of silk thread. Once the larvae have pupated, they are boiled in their cocoons to preserve the length of the silk fibers, as a silk butterfly's escape from the cocoon would shorten and damage the fibers. It is estimated that about 6,500 larvae are killed for every kilo of silk produced.

Ahimsa: A Humane Alternative

In response to this cruel practice, the Ahimsa method, also known as Peace Silk, was developed. Ahimsa, derived from Sanskrit, means "lack of desire to kill" and is an ethical principle from Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism that promotes respect for all life. This method focuses not only on animal welfare but also on ecology and chemical-free production.

In Ahimsa production, silkworms are fed exclusively with organic mulberry leaves and given no growth hormones. This results in shorter spinning time and less yield, but the larvae are allowed to complete their natural life cycle. After pupation, the cocoons are carefully cut open, and the silk pupae are placed among mulberry leaves where they can hatch as butterflies. These butterflies are given the opportunity to reproduce and live freely in nature, which is a stark contrast to the conventional method where the larvae's lives are brutally ended in the cocoon.

Contact us with your questions about silk duvets

At Cocoon Company, we are dedicated to offering you the finest from nature, and our silk duvets are created to meet a wide range of needs. Our team is always ready to answer your questions and guide you in choosing the ideal duvet, mattress, or anything else you may need. 

If you need help choosing the perfect duvet for your sleeping environment, please contact us. We are ready to assist you - write to us via our contact form.

If you would like to feel the silk duvets before making your decision, you can also visit our store in the heart of Copenhagen at Guldbergsgade 29C, 2200 Copenhagen N.