{"product_id":"silk-scrunchies-100-mulberry-silk","title":"Silk Scrunchies | 100% Mulberry Silk","description":"\u003cp\u003eMulberry silk, plant-based dyes, Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Every material on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost ‘silk’ scrunchies sold online are polyester in a satin weave — a petroleum-derived fabric that grabs at hair strands and leaves a crease line at the root. This is the same 22 momme mulberry silk used in the Eso World Sleep Mask, made by the same supplier, cut and gathered into a scrunchie shell with an elastic core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMaterial\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100% mulberry silk (shell)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFastening\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eElastic core, no metal or plastic hardware\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDyes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePlant-based, GOTS-compatible\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulberry Silk\u003c\/strong\u003e (100%) — \u003cem\u003eShell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe same 22 momme mulberry silk as the Eso World Sleep Mask — sourced from the same supplier. Mulberry silk is a natural protein fibre produced by Bombyx mori silkworms fed exclusively on mulberry leaves. It has the lowest friction coefficient of any common textile (Kaplan \u0026amp; Okur, 2008), meaning less mechanical grab against hair than cotton, terrycloth, or polyester-elastic scrunchies — the fabrics responsible for the crease and snag most people blame on ‘hair ties’ generally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElastic core\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eFastening\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGathers the silk into the scrunchie shape and gives it the stretch to hold hair without a metal clasp or plastic bead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we left out\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyester labelled ‘satin’\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Fabric)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Satin’ is a weave, not a material — most scrunchies marketed as silk or satin are polyester. This one is 100% mulberry silk, the same material and supplier as the Eso World Sleep Mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetic and azo dyes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Dyes)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant-based dyes only. Azo dyes can release carcinogenic aromatic amines under skin contact and perspiration — restricted in the EU but common in imported hair accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormaldehyde-based finishing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Processing)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow-grade imported silk is often treated with formaldehyde-resin finishes for a crisper handle. GOTS-compatible processing only, with no such finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal clasps and plastic beads\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Hardware)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon on cheaper scrunchies and prone to snagging or breaking hair strands. This scrunchie uses an elastic core fully encased in the silk shell — no exposed hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we built it this way\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% mulberry silk shell — not polyester labelled ‘satin’ (satin is a weave, not a material)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 22 momme silk and supplier as the Eso World Sleep Mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower friction against hair than cotton, terrycloth, or polyester-elastic scrunchies (Kaplan \u0026amp; Okur, 2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo metal clasp or plastic bead — elastic core encased in the silk shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant-based dyes only — no synthetic colourants, no azo dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypoallergenic — silk protein naturally resists dust mites, mould, and bacterial growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature-regulating — silk breathes and wicks moisture rather than trapping heat and sweat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWon’t strip moisture from hair the way terrycloth scrunchies do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only — silk is a natural protein fibre that degrades in machine wash. This is by design, not a limitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrap and gather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwist twice around a ponytail or bun the way you would any scrunchie — the silk shell is more slippery than cotton, so a snug wrap holds better than a loose one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCool water, mild detergent, press dry between towels. Don’t wring silk — it weakens the fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs there a difference between silk and satin scrunchies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — and it’s the single biggest thing to check before buying. Satin is a weave, not a material. Most scrunchies sold as ‘silk satin’ or ‘satin’ are polyester in a satin weave. Real mulberry silk is a natural protein fibre with the lowest friction coefficient of any common textile (Kaplan \u0026amp; Okur, 2008) — this one is 100% mulberry silk, the same material as the Eso World Sleep Mask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo silk scrunchies actually reduce hair breakage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mechanism is friction. Cotton and polyester-elastic scrunchies have a higher coefficient of friction against hair, which is what causes the crease line and the snag when you pull one out. Silk’s lower friction coefficient (Kaplan \u0026amp; Okur, 2008) means less mechanical stress on the hair shaft where the tie sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I wash it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash in cool water with mild detergent. Don’t wring — press gently between towels. Air dry flat. Machine washing degrades silk protein fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same silk as the sleep mask?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Same 22 momme mulberry silk, same supplier, same plant-based dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it stretch out or lose its shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elastic core is fully encased in the silk shell, the same construction principle as the Sleep Mask’s strap. Hand washing (rather than machine washing) is what keeps both the silk and the elastic core from degrading early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKaplan S, Okur A\u003c\/strong\u003e (2008). \u003cem\u003eFibres and Textiles in Eastern Europe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMulberry silk has a lower coefficient of friction than any common textile fibre including cotton, polyester, and nylon. The smooth protein surface reduces mechanical irritation and grab on contact — including against hair strands held under tension by a tie or scrunchie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNapper IE, Thompson RC\u003c\/strong\u003e (2016). \u003cem\u003eMarine Pollution Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA single polyester garment sheds up to 700,000 microplastic fibres per wash. Natural fibres such as silk and cotton biodegrade; synthetic fibres do not. Polyester scrunchies and ‘satin’ hair accessories are cut from the same shedding synthetic fabric class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVepari C, Kaplan DL\u003c\/strong\u003e (2007). \u003cem\u003eProgress in Polymer Science\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilk fibroin is a natural protein biopolymer whose amino-acid-driven crystalline and amorphous structure underlies its combination of mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and moisture-handling behaviour — properties that differentiate natural silk from petroleum-derived synthetic fibres used in most ‘silk-look’ textiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEso World\u003c\/strong\u003e publishes every material in every product. 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