Silk fabric with silver nanoparticles

Textile Technology

Where luxury materials meet modern science.

LATRAVLA was created for travellers who care about skin, sleep, and the quality of what they rest on.

Every textile decision we make - from our silk weight, to the way we bond silver, to the dyes and finishes we use - is deliberate.


This page explains the craftsmanship behind your PillowWrap™ and PillowMask™, and why our materials outlast trends, flights, and seasons.

The dyeing process of mulberry silk with latravla
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22-Momme Mulberry Silk

We use 22-Momme Mulberry silk, one of the highest grades used in luxury bedding and couture accessories.

Why 22-Momme?

• Stronger, denser fibres than standard 16–19 Momme silks
• Longevity – holds its shape and sheen over time
• Naturally breathable for cooler, drier sleep
• Hypoallergenic, and resistant to dust mites and mould
• Ultra-smooth to help reduce friction on skin and hair

This density allows our silk to remain buttery soft yet durable enough for real travel — folded, packed, unpacked, and used in unfamiliar environments night after night.
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Silver Nanoparticle Infusion

Our signature treatment uses silver nanoparticles bonded to the silk using a sericin-based infusion process, designed to keep the technology stable and integrated inside the fibres.

Why silver?

• Used for centuries for its antimicrobial properties
• Microscopic – invisible to the eye, felt only in freshness
• Stable – bonded during fabric finishing
• Moisture-responsive – activated by humidity and skin contact
• Long-lasting when cared for properly

This helps support a fresher sleep surface between washes – ideal for travellers, sensitive skin, and anyone who spends nights in hotels, Airbnbs, or guest beds.

Hotels will always be hotels. What you bring with you can change everything.

OEKO-TEX®–Certified Dyes & Chemical Safety

Every colour we create uses OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified dyes, ensuring they are tested and verified free from harmful substances that can irritate the skin or leach into your sleep environment.

This certification screens for:

Carcinogenic and allergenic dyes  
Heavy metals and formaldehyde
Azo compounds and other restricted chemicals  
Residual chemical build-up from production  

From Fibre to PillowWrap™

01
Raw Silk Selection

We begin with long-strand Mulberry fibres from trusted, cruelty-conscious farms.

02
Weaving & Weighting

Silk is woven into a 22-Momme fabric - dense enough for longevity, soft enough for nightly comfort.

03
Silver Nanoparticle Infusion

Silver nanoparticles are bonded to the fibres using a sericin-compatible process that keeps the technology stable and integrated.

04
OEKO-TEX® Dyeing

Colour is applied using low-impact, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified dyes.

05
Finishing & Softening

Fabric is softened mechanically, not with heavy chemical coatings, preserving breathability and glide.

06
Cutting & Sewing

Each PillowWrap™ and PillowMask™ is sewn in small batches by skilled textile workers.
All LATRAVLA fabrics are produced in small, ethical batches.We prioritise:

Ethical & Responsible Fabric Production

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Fair labour conditions  

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Transparent supply chains  

Environmentally conscious processes  

Limited-run colour batches to reduce waste

DESIGNED FOR REAL-WORLD TRAVEL

Our textiles are engineered to handle the realities of movement:

  • Frequent folding and packing
  • Constant contact with unfamiliar pillows
  • Shifts in climate, humidity, and detergents
  • Reactive skin and allergy-prone travellers
  • Sleeping upright, sideways, and everywhere in between

The result is fabric that is:

  • Lightweight
  • Durable
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Travel-safe
  • Kind to your skin barrier

The Clean Sleep Comparison

Not all pillow fabrics are created for travel - or for your skin.

Here’s how LATRAVLA stands apart from cotton, satin, bamboo and standard silk, and why your PillowWrap™ is the only one designed for clean sleep anywhere.

LATRAVLA

satin vs mulberry silk latravla

Satin

bamboo fabric vs latravla

Bamboo

silk vs mulberry silk latravla

Silk

cotton vs latravla mulberry silk

Cotton

Travel friendly

Clean sleep on any pillow

Antimicrobial silver infusion

OEKO-TEX® certified dyes

Some brands

Some brands

Some brands

Skin & hair friction-reducing

 But synthetic & slippery

Hypoallergenic + breathable

Semi

Designed for sensitive, reactive, or acne-prone skin

Traps oil

Absorbs products

Care Instructions

 Machine washable

 Machine washable

 Machine washable

handwash preferred

 Machine washable

Feels luxurious

Synthetic shine

Soft

Yes

Better for Your Sleep. Better for Your Skin.

We don’t design textiles just to look beautiful.
We design them to keep your skin, hair, and sleep supported when you’re away from home.

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