Unethical business practise/false advertisement
According to their website, they use mulberry silk "with deep care for environmental protection and humane practices", which is being stunningly full of nonsense. Realistically, all real silk is created by silkworms who feed on mulberry leaves. The silk they spin their cocoons into is then cooked after 10 weeks and the worm dies.
By focussing on what they eat, it sounds nice and vegan, but is it? Vegans aim to avoid the exploitation and harming of animals at every turn, so the fact that the product comes from worms, and the fact that they are killed during the silk-making process means that it’s a textile that vegans shouldn’t use or buy.
Also, it's not sustainable nor has anything to do with environmental protection. Avoid due to false advertising.
Reply from SILKSILKY
Dear Customer,
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We sincerely apologize for any confusion. We value your input.
Please know that making silk is not unfriendly to the environment. In fact, silk is a natural, sustainable material that has a smaller carbon footprint than synthetic fibers.
Natural fiber: Silk comes from silkworm cocoons and is a product of nature. Compared with petroleum-based synthetic fibers (such as polyester and nylon), the production process of silk does not involve a lot of chemical treatment, which reduces pollution to the environment.
Biodegradability: Silk is a biodegradable material and will not remain in nature for hundreds of years like synthetic fibers. After using silk products, it can decompose in a shorter time, reducing the long-term burden on the ecological environment.
Low water consumption: Compared with the production of fibers such as cotton, silk cultivation and production require less water resources. In some traditional silk production areas, sericulture not only contributes to the agricultural ecosystem, but also provides a sustainable source of income for the local agricultural economy.
Long life: Silk is high-quality and durable, with a long lifespan, reducing the need to change clothes frequently, thereby indirectly reducing resource consumption and waste generation.
Sustainable farming: More and more silk producers adopt sustainable methods to raise silkworms to reduce negative impacts on the environment. For example, some brands use non-toxic farming methods that avoid the use of pesticides and chemicals.
Overall, if silk production adopts sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, it will not only provide consumers with a high-quality product, but also reduce the impact on the environment.
At SILKSILKY, We use only premium materials and will not compromise with inferior-quality products no matter how. We offer a 30-day easy return or exchange guarantee if customers are not completely satisfied with your goods from SILKSILKY.
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