Why Is Silk So Expensive in Clothing & Accessories?
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- We dig more into silk and find out why this popular luxury fabric is so expensive: gentl.mn/why-is-silk-expensive
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00:00 Why Is Silk So Expensive Introduction
Silk is one of the most important fabrics in menswear history and remains a symbol of luxury and taste to this day. Even the word “silk” has become a byword for decadence and excellence.
01:30 The History of Silk
The oldest evidence of silk production dates back to the Yangshao culture of Neolithic China. According to popular stories, the pseudo-mythological Chinese empress Leizu (Lay-zoo) invented sericulture, a fancy word for the cultivation of silkworms for the production of silk.
Through the centuries, silk production in China was standardized. For centuries, China held a virtual monopoly on silk production which was spread across the globe via an important network of trade routes known as the Silk Road.
05:21 Modern Silk Production
10:26 Grading Silk
14:50 Making Silk Products
What started with a tray of mulberry leaves and a pile of silkworms ends with a gorgeous silk fabric that is ready to be turned into any number of luxury menswear items: → Neckwear
→ Scarves
→ Pocket Squares
→ Suits, Sport Coats, & Shirts
→ Socks
17:32 Pros & Cons of Silk
Upsides: → Possessing a unique and immediately recognizable gloss.
→ An extremely soft hand that is lustrous and smooth without feeling overly slick or slippery.
→ Thermoregulating properties that naturally circulate air for a cooling effect.
Downsides: → While it doesn’t tear easily, silk has poor elasticity
→ Silk is also easily marred
→ The modern ubiquity of satin polyester and its ability to approximate the look of silk.
19:24 So, why is silk so expensive?
1. It must be harvested from animals that require care and feeding. In a process that is time and resource-intensive.
2. It must be specially woven and prepared from a limited supply of raw materials.
3. And it must be assembled into a final product that requires special workmanship to ensure no mistakes and minimal waste.
20:12 Outfit Rundown - Jak na to + styl
I actually find it astonishing that you can get a whole kilogram of silk for $30!
I was expecting something like 500 before he gave the correct number but thinking about it it would make products made of silk extremely expensive.
I suspect that lower labor costs have a lot to do with it.
Raw material is always cheap compared to the made product
While I have the opportunity of Preston and Raphael looking at this comment, I want to thank everyone at GG from the bottom of my heart for setting me on the sartorial path in an elegant and educated way.
My order came in from Fort Belvedere, and the socks, knitted tie (absolutely gorgeous) and lamb nappa blue gloves have me awe-struck and invigorated to work to be successful.
Thank you!
Dale, you are so welcome! Enjoy your Fort Belvedere items, and we look forward to welcoming you again :)
The larvae are like “Oh this is so comfy in here. Oh- it’s getting warm in here now. Gahhhhh!” 🐛 🔥
I love the look and feel of raw silk. Wasn't aware of how much work went into the fabric.
Could you also do a video on cleaning and maintaining silk? Like when buying a vintage silk tie that you want to clean without sending it to a dry cleaner.
We have a comprehensive garment care selection which you can find here: www.gentlemansgazette.com/category/wardrobe/garment-care/?
I spin, so I was able to buy silk caps, stretched out empty cocoons, and dye and spin then knit my own tie! Another fabulous source of silk is the thrift store. Many people don't use the silk they buy because they don't like to hand wash. You really can't toss it in a washer. The stuff is weak when wet.
How many cocoons did you need? How long did it take?
That jacket looks great on you Preston!
Another silky smooth presentation from Preston. Thanks GG for all that you do.
I was reading about Silk the other day so what a coincidence that a video on the topic is uploaded. Excellent work and background info as always.
Preston! You did a wonderful job on the history of silk! Bravo Sir!!!
Yes, thank you! I have been waiting for "silk!" in GG's materials series! :)
I'm Japanese and my home prefecture has been one of the most producing prefecture. I grew up hearing about producing silk and that worms are killed in the process... this brought me into a thrift-store/vintage-store silk clothes, when I had at that time no experience of buying second hand clothes.
Really enjoyed this history of the fabric and explanation of the process - thanks :)
Fascinating documentary! Well done, sir.
I really like these videos the delve into the different kinds of materials.
awesome and very informative video.
Thanks.
Oh man I love that bowtie
Very interesting content! Thanks.
I adore silk!
Great overview
You never fail on deliver the pun's Preston. Nice.
Very interesting
The unit of measurement 'momme' is pronounced as 'mom' and not 'mom-ee'.
Thanks for the informative video.
Thanks for keeping us on our toes, Christopher--hopefully my pronunciation "measures up" next time! :)
- Preston
@@gentlemansgazette No problem. Long time fan, Pres.
@@gentlemansgazette I’m not an expert but I believe both those options are Anglicized versions. It’s actually pronounced mom-may in Japanese! 匁 (monme) for reference. They still use it for pearls too! :-)
I did notice a few clips of making lotus silk. This is different from mulberry silk, and far more rare and challenging. It is made from the plant slime in lotus stems and has to be extracted perfectly and handled properly throughout the manufacturing process or it breaks. The result is a stiff, sheer, transparent fabric as light as air which takes a shape well. The women who use it make pretty puff sleeve blouses with lace for modesty. Southeast Asia, but I forget exactly which country. Thailand? Mayanmar?
Lol i learned to tie a tie from your ascot tying guide, the four in hand modified and i applied that logic to the tie and removed the last part
hello , great share as usual. i love me some preston , as well as his fashion sense and look forward to his presentations . i'm female , i am not flirting but i am at a certain point in my life , that i'll say what i like😜😜😜😜. great share , thank you , for sharing🥰🥰🥰🥰............
Fantastic looking sports jacket, Preston! I've read somewhere that in Imperial China, only the Emperor was allowed to wear yellow silk.
A famous Japanese manga known as “Kozure Okami” had a storyline in which a character was using secret messages, by writing on paper with mulberry juice which, when silkworms were placed on it, ate the material soaked in the mulberry to leave behind letters that could be read. It took the “hero” a long time to figure out, and was a major plot point. I know that it’s got almost zero to do with the production of silk, but I thought that perhaps one of your viewers would find it interesting. Enjoy your weekend, everyone-
are you actually a lumberjack
Silk Sonic with Brono Mars and Anderson Paak too with the way their music sounds.
Well my girlfriend is really well at fashion design so, she basically made a really well made dress out of those mulberry silk pillow cases.
Although I do not have a proper pill to sleep with. I am very comfortable sleeping with her now.
Question: What tape measurer brand for body measurements did Sven recommend? I can’t find the specific video where he mentions it. Thank you so much in advance!
I prefer Singer fabric tapes. You can often find them at flea markets!
hoechstmass
Singer is the brand Raphael enjoys!
Can silk garments be tailored or altered without risk to the fabric?
Yes
Now just thinking here: How much would silk sheets cost for a King Size bed???? This video could be shown in school as a silk history lesson. Great narration and humor, just right.
You’re probably looking at $700 minimum, likely more.
@@MA-on9xl I think I really like cotton now..... lol
Thanks for info.
I thank the ancient Chinese for silk. It’s such a magnificent fabric.
This video just confirmed I have a fear of worms.
Please make a video about how to remove nose hairs. It is a problem for me and I would like to know how a Gentleman would deal with nose hair.
In india we sell pocket squares starts from $2 to $5 and that too printed
Today i found a neck pillow 😁
Did Preston get new Glasses?
Me watching this while eating fried silkworms and throwing their cocoon in dustbin.
I have a question: I know thay polyester/nylon is made from petrol-chemicals (plastic), not good at all for clothing, whereas natural fibre is great for clothing (inc shoes), is rayon/viscose OK if one can not afford say silk clothing items, as they may be on welfare! As prices here are very expensive! I have brought a poylester black bow tie (not easy to put on) self-tie, is a slik (self-tie) bow tie easier to put on? 😀
I am an Australian living in New Zealand! 😀
if this makes anyone feel a bit better, silkworm pupae are delicious and nutritious so it become staple in many households. We poor people don't waste anything.
Virginity rocks
…someone with monkey pox would say
From the horses mouth.
@@dogge929 well it rocks man
@@michaelbasgall8924 it's a gift a lot of people aren't able to hold onto before marriage.
My Take:
Silk is an expensive fabric due to several factors that affect its production and processing. Here are a few reasons why silk is expensive:
Labor-intensive production process: Silk production involves a complex and labor-intensive process that can only be done by hand. The process involves raising silkworms, harvesting their cocoons, and then extracting the silk fibers from the cocoons without damaging them.
Limited supply: Silk production is limited due to the fact that it can only be produced from the cocoons of specific types of silkworms. Additionally, the yield of silk from each cocoon is relatively low, which makes the supply of silk limited and the price high.
High demand: Silk has been a sought-after fabric for thousands of years due to its unique sheen, smooth texture, and durability. It is often used to create high-end clothing and luxury home textiles, which drives up the demand and the price.
Processing costs: After the silk fibers are extracted from the cocoons, they must be processed and woven into fabric, which involves additional labor and equipment costs.
Overall, silk is an expensive fabric due to the combination of its limited supply, labor-intensive production process, high demand, and processing costs. These factors make silk a luxury fabric that is often reserved for high-end fashion and home decor items.
Almost all of my silk ties were between 60 to 75 dollars. Found out quickly to stop buying them lol.
Dry cleaners sell abandoned clothes, so my first silk tie was $5. I bought it for the price, and found nothing to wear it with for over a decade, though (-: .
polyester nylon🤮🤢
silk😎
You can't afford silk.
@@icewallowkum1566 Ssys who
I think you get it wrong on this one. The designer logo is the most expensive element on garments.
So the question is, why did men start wearing logos? www.gentlemansgazette.com/why-men-wear-logos/?
Great video but Luxemburg didn't belong to France ! Be careful with map ;)
What map?
Before i watch my guess is something to do with the worms that create it
S-pin the tail on the silk worm...
Goodwill bruh....
i got a silk tie for 1 euro
I also got 20 very high quality ties for 1€ a piece at our local thrift shop.
The worms work for free.
Only to be boiled to death 💀
Technically, for room and board, but for serial killers. Mothra makes more sense, when viewed that way.
Silk is not that expensive….for instance Thailand is one of the biggest producers of silk…and it is dirt cheap compared to the western prices.
I say the majority of silk ties at ebay, amazon etc are all made in Thailand or China…and you get those exact ties for 5$ at every corner in Thailand….but in the west, they are sold for 30-50$
Prove me wrong
So I guess that's why we never see a proper silk hat anymore
3:30 - what a weird political map, e.g. since when Georgia (country) is a part of Russia?
Greetings from Poland!
It is a map from 2024 ;)
So, the reason you don't like satin silk is that some peasant can buy polyester? You are literally trying to avoid lowering yourself to the peasant class.
Oh and the Throwing phase still might be done by kids...... just don't sweat when you shop
Probably because they are too long-lasting for the economy
This guy looks and sounds like a puppet! He looks easy to draw. Sorry bro hahahaha
these editing effects are giving me a headache....bye
Wasted effort, money, and time. Poor video illustrator, deserves a more suitable job elsewhere.
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