Fashion · 2 audits
Momme Count — Verified Audits
The 19 mm minimum rule: any silk garment below 19 mm becomes sheer in direct sunlight and begins pilling within 10–15 washes. LilySilk and Cuyana use 22 mm Grade 6A silk — the luxury benchmark. Quince uses 17 mm charmeuse — noticeably thinner when held to light. For a silk blouse or dress worn as outerwear, always verify momme count before purchasing.
Audits using Momme Count
LilySilk vs Quince vs Cuyana: The Silk Grade Audit (Momme Count, Yarn Twist & Dye Stability)
22mm vs 17mm Charmeuse: Momme count, yarn twist, seam construction, and the at-home water-drop test. Three silk brands compared on every technical benchmark.
The 5-Piece Silk Travel Wardrobe: Washable Silk vs Dry-Clean Only & The Burn Authentication Test
Five silk pieces under 900g total that survive hotel hand-washing. The burn test that identifies real silk, viscose, polyester satin, and nylon in 5 seconds — with specific smell profiles for each.
What is Momme Count?
The weight measurement for silk fabric. One momme (mm) = the weight in pounds of a piece of silk 45 inches wide and 100 yards long. Practical ranges: 12–15 mm (light, lingerie grade), 19 mm (standard quality minimum), 22 mm (luxury benchmark), 25 mm+ (bedding grade). Higher momme = denser weave, more durable, more opaque, better drape.
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