Why choose silk?

The Alicia Collection silk scarves

While silk has a reputation as a luxury fabric, there are many reasons why silk should feature in your everyday wardrobe.

Temperature regulation

Ladies of a certain age will know there is nothing worse than a hot flush, but silk can help to combat this. Silk can help to regulate your body temperature, keeping you warmer in cooler temperatures thanks to low conductivity, but also cooling you down in warmer climates. The fabric has thermo-regulatory and moisture-wicking properties, which means it takes perspiration away from the body, yet remains dry to the touch and keeps you dry. Lightweight and breathable, silk can handle the fluctuations in your body’s temperature, allowing air to circulate, maintaining balance and increasing comfort.

The Alicia Collection silk scarves will keep you cool in warmer climates

Less skin irritation

Silk is hypoallergenic thanks to its sericin residue. Coated with a protein known as fibroin, silk repels insects such as mosquitoes as well as dust mites, so it is perfect if you have sensitive skin. It is also resistant to mould and bacteria, which reduces the risk of eczema and streaming noses.

The smooth and delicate nature of silk scarves helps to reduce wrinkles of the skin and tangled hair

Less crepey skin

Do you suffer from crepey skin on your decolletage and fine lines around your neck? Silk could be the answer. With a natural cellular albumen, silk can actually speed up the formation of new skin cells, giving plumper skin. Additionally, the smooth surface of silk and its moisture wicking properties, mean that your skin stays hydrated and less wrinkly. We’re not suggesting going to bed with your silk scarf, but wearing as a neck scarf, will certainly help.

Healthy hair

In the same way the smooth surface of silk lessens friction and lines on your skin, so too can it look after your hair.

A silk scarf worn as a head scarf or wrapped around your head in a turban, not only looks good, but can work wonders. In reducing friction and static, the fabric’s smooth surface can help to reduce frizz, as well as knots, split ends and hair breakage.

Silk also absorbs less of your hair’s natural oils than other fibres, which means it won’t dry out your hair, but will help to keep it shinier and smoother.

Promote healthier hair with a silk scarf from the Alicia Collection

Feeling of fabulousness

Silk has been around since at least 6,000 BC, traded as a luxury commodity from China to Persia, Western Europe and beyond and is one of the strongest natural fibres in the world.

If cared for properly, silk can last for years, making it a long-lasting and treasured item in your wardrobe. With its stunning lustre and sensuous feel against your skin, silk can make you feel fabulous. What’s more, our Alicia Collection is bold, fun, vibrant and versatile with colours that pop and playful designs. Our silk scarves will instantly elevate your outfit and give you a sense of joy!

Encourage fabulousness with The Alicia Collection silk scarves