Domond Shorts Acacia Brown

Wild silk jersey short with elastic waistband. Naturally dyed with mulberry, acacia and kareel – due to the nature of dye method color may vary.

• 100% Silk. Oeko-Tex Certified Wild Silk from China.
• Made in Turkey

Mulberry leaves (morus alba) are used to extract chlorophyll for dyeing. Mulberry trees are fast growing and grow in the Mediterranean and Asia. The resulting dyes are muted shades of yellow and green. Mulberry leaves are mainly cultivated to feed silkworms. Leaves are also used for tea and the fruit is eaten.

The acacia tree (Acacia mearnsii), also known as black wattle, is a fast-growing flowering evergreen tree rich in tannins. It is used as both a dye and a mordant. The dye dissolves easily in water. The resulting colors are shades of brown, gray and black when combined with iron.

Wild silk is made by silkworms that live in the wild. Wild silkworms feed on and live in trees. Wild silk is a lot more textured than regular silk. Due to its short fiber length, wild silk is more comparable to wool. It has the same positive attributes as silk.

The process of making wild silk is also known as non-violent, which is when the silk is processed without killing the silkworm. Once the moth leaves its cocoon, the silk is collected and processed into yarn.

Amanda is wearing Extra Small. General Baserange Size Chart: