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Where Our Silk Pillowcases Are Made (And Why You Can Buy With Complete Confidence)

 

You've been searching for the perfect silk pillowcases, and you've found a Canadian company that delivers exceptional quality. Now you want to know where they're made. As a conscious buyer who values transparency, you deserve a complete answer.

The straightforward truth: Like virtually all premium silk pillowcases worldwide, ours are manufactured in China using the finest mulberry silk. Here's why this actually ensures you're getting the highest quality product possible.

UNMATCHED EXPERTISE

China has perfected silk production over 5,000 years. They produce 78% of the world's silk because they've mastered every aspect of the craft—from cultivating silkworms to weaving luxurious fabrics. In many regions, families have passed down silk-making techniques through generations. This level of specialized knowledge and infrastructure simply doesn't exist in North America.

IDEAL CONDITIONS

Sericulture (silk production) requires specific climate conditions and abundant mulberry trees—the exclusive food source for Bombyx Mori silk moths. These moths naturally thrive from Northern India to Northern China, where the climate supports year-round cultivation. Canada's harsh winters make large-scale silk production impossible.

PROVEN MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP

We've partnered with the same trusted textile facility for 5 years. They exceed our standards for:

  • Worker safety and fair employment practices

  • Rigorous quality control at every stage

  • Environmentally responsible dyeing processes

  • Sustainable, eco-friendly packaging solutions

This long-term relationship ensures consistent quality and ethical production standards.

WE EXPLORED LOCAL PRODUCTION

In 2019, we thoroughly investigated Canadian manufacturing. The reality:

  • Premium Charmeuse silk fabric isn't woven in North America—it would still need to be imported from China

  • Canadian textile companies specialize in performance fabrics, not luxury silk bedding

  • Local production costs would force us to charge $150+ per pillowcase, making quality silk inaccessible to most customers

WHY CHOOSE US

When you buy from La Seda Silk, you're supporting:

  • A 100% female-owned Canadian business

  • Ethical sourcing and manufacturing practices

  • Completely biodegradable and recyclable packaging

  • Personal customer service (we're not found on Amazon for a reason)

  • A company that stands confidently behind every product

The bottom line: We source from where silk is produced best, then bring you that quality through a Canadian company that shares your values. You get world-class silk pillowcases while supporting ethical business practices and environmental responsibility.

That's the smart choice for conscious consumers like you.

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With gratitude

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Amaris and the La Seda Team

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