The Compendium of our Fabric, Silk-Cotton
The Art of the Silk‑Cotton Blend
What touches your body isn't a detail - it's the point.
Silk is the oldest natural fibre in the world, once reserved for royalty and long known as the Queen of Fabrics. At Kin & Star, we marry this legendary lustre with the breathable, grounded luxury of premium cotton. The result is a fabrication that feels both impossibly light and reassuringly substantial — made for the quiet moments that belong to you.
The fibres
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Lustre & Movement - Silk |
Structure & Breath - Cotton |
Consciously Crafted - Blend |
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Prized for its natural protein structure, silk is one of nature's most resilient and radiant fibres. Its triangular cross-section reflects light with a uniquely subtle sheen, giving our robes their liquid-like movement and an unmistakable hand-feel. |
The anchor of our blend. We select only high-quality cotton for its exceptional breathability and comfort, providing the architectural structure that keeps the robe feeling crisp and composed against the skin while remaining effortless to wear. |
Like cotton, but softer and more elevated. Our signature fabrication is hygroscopic, naturally regulating temperature to keep you comfortable through the seasons. It offers the best of both: the indulgence of silk with the cooling, easy-to-wear reliability of cotton. |
The technical details
Momme weight Pronounced 'mom-mee' The traditional unit of silk weight and density. We use a 16 momme count, ensuring the opacity, durability, and drape required to feel light, yet substantial next to your skin.
The Sateen Weave Four-over, one-under The source of the buttery feel. By allowing more of the yarn to float on the surface, our sateen structure enhances the fabric's natural lustre and creates a finish that is exceptionally smooth to the touch.
There's more to this fabric, than how it feels. Read: The Art of Pause
The natural performance
Antimicrobial & self-cleaning As an entirely natural fibre, our silk-cotton blend possesses inherent self-cleaning properties — naturally inhibiting bacterial growth so your robe stays fresh far longer than synthetic alternatives. Often, a simple airing is all that is required between wears.
Breathable drape Because we work exclusively with natural yarns, our fabric breathes with the wearer, pulling moisture away from the skin for a feel that never clings. From the first coffee of the morning to the last light of evening, you remain at ease.