Organic silk is the world's most luxurious textile fibre

The production of organic silk is an artisanal process involving many stages. Organic silk differs from silk produced in factory farming primarily in its quality: a single caterpillar feeding on the leaves of organically grown mulberry trees produces up to 1500 metres of uniform, high-quality filament silk from the leaves. From this superior filament silk Ruskovilla's organic silk garments are made.

Organic silk production

Silk is produced by mulberry silkworms that feed on the leaves of the mulberry tree. No artificial fertilisers or pesticides are used in organic silk production. In addition to mulberry, a wide variety of other crops are grown in rotation around the farm. This helps to maintain a more nutritious soil and provides a natural habitat for insects and animals in the midst of the crops.

Human well-being is also a priority. The farm ensures that workers have a safe, equal, and fair working environment, along with better earnings compared to industrial production.

Silk for everyday and special occasions

Silk's lightweight and breathable protein fiber composition closely resembles human skin, making it exceptionally comfortable and barely noticeable when worn. Its smooth structure makes it suitable for allergy sufferers and those with sensitive skin who may react to other materials.

Silk absorbs moisture well without causing perspiration, making it ideal for summer and year-round wear – it feels wonderfully cool in hot weather and provides warmth in colder temperatures. Our subtly shimmering silk knit fabric is opaque, allowing our products to be worn as either underwear or standalone garments for everyday wear, work attire, and special occasions.

Manufacture of silk garments

Our silk is knitted close to its primary source in China. Once the silk knit arrives our sewing factory in Artjärvi, Finland, it's soon transformed to clothing and accessories for babies, children and adults by our skillfull professionals.

For us, every patch is important, and we make careful use of all precious materials. In the cutting stage, the patterns are carefully laid out to minimise waste and small pieces of silk are used to make baby underwear or mittens, for example. The smallest scraps are carded together with Finnsheep wool to make knitting yarns.

Silk wash and care

More durable than its reputation, with right care silk is a long-lasting fiber even in daily use. Follow our instructions to wash and care for silk products properly to achieve maximum longevity.

Our products are not treated with finishing agents, so there is no need for an initial wash before use.