Our Story
THE HISTORY OF SILK
Silk has been thoughtfully crafted in China for centuries, it was first discovered in China over 5,000 years ago when the princess Xi Ling Shi discovered that a cocoon could be unravelled to produce a thread when one dropped into her tea whilst sat under a mulberry tree. The princess then had the thought of weaving the thread into long stretches of luxurious material. From this historical moment, the people of China named the princess a goddess and silk was used as a method of payment and a form of currency trade between China and foreign countries. China is the biggest manufacturer of silk, and the people of China are extremely proud to call their country the home of the best silk in the world. At jasmine silk we aim to continue the tradition of silk production at an exceptional standard and keep the history of the luxury material alive. Cultural heritage is extremely important to us, and we maintain the history by manufacturing our own silk using highly skilled craftsmen who have inherited their knowledge about sericulture and have a passion to follow on the traditional Chinese methods of silk making.
WHY WE STARTED
Jasmine Silk Ltd was founded in 2008 when Leon, a postgraduate, crossed paths with Olivia during their studies at Bath University. United by their shared Chinese heritage and a desire to showcase the luxurious essence of traditional silk to the world, Leon and Olivia embarked on a journey together. Recognising the transformative potential of mulberry silk in the bedding and beauty industries, the devoted couple set out to make high-quality silk accessible to everyone in the UK.
Driven by their passion for natural fabric silk, Leon and Olivia understood the challenges faced by consumers in obtaining premium silk at reasonable prices and made it their mission to address this gap in the market.
Their vision extended beyond the borders of the UK, as they sought to share the gift of silk with people worldwide. For over 15 years, Jasmine Silk has been spreading the beauty of silk and its benefits internationally, now more people than ever have the opportunity to experience its remarkable effects.
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
Jasmine silk have had over 15 years’ experience in the craftsmanship of silk bedding and bed linen and have since then become one of the largest producers of fine silk and is also the name behind many famous designer labels. We have specially formulated our silk bedlinen to give our customers life changing benefits and help them to create a sumptuous space for them to indulge in the luxuries of life. Jasmine silk made a promise to stay committed to Chinese heritage and exceptional quality, that’s why we use the highest grade 6A long fibre 100% Mulberry silk. We have developed our silk products to an excellent standard so that’s why every customer can be guaranteed peace of mind when they purchase with us.
OUR PROMISE TO EARTH
We understand how our important our planet is and that is why we’re proud to say we only use natural fibres that do not contribute to polluting the earth. We are constantly finding new ways to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible, from switching to online meetings to reducing our plastic packaging by 70%. We go to great lengths to keep Jasmine silk as eco-friendly as possible and keep all our products clean and toxin-free with OEKO-TEX certification.
QUALITY WITHOUT THE PRICE TAG
At Jasmine Silk we get asked why our products are more affordable compared to competitors, this is because we manufacture our own silk. Not only does this mean we can guarantee quality and keep the manufacturing technique at the highest possible standard, but it allows us to cut out the ‘middleman’ costs, resulting in affordable prices for our appreciated customers. Silk is a luxury investment that everyone deserves to own and at Jasmine Silk we make that possible. By manufacturing our own silk, we also reduce our carbon footprint so you can make big savings whilst helping the environment when you buy direct from us.
THE BENEFITS OF SILK
At Jasmine silk we’ve made sure to make all our products easy to care for and that’s why, our silk sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, and duvets are all machine washable! You would have heard by now just how good silk can be for your hair and skin. Due to its smooth texture, silk helps to prevent frizz, tangles, and breakage, promoting shiny, healthy hair. Silk is also moisture repellent which absorbs significantly far less face cream than the standard cotton pillowcase, so you can be sure your face creams are working that extra bit harder whilst you sleep. This breathable, temperature regulating, natural fibre is also hypo-allergenic and repellent to dust mites so it’s ideal for allergy-sufferers.
