A subject with thousands of years of history
Silk is among the oldest and most precious fibers ever used by man.
Its origins date back to the imperial Chinese dynasties: for over two thousand years, silk production was guarded as a state secret, while caravans traveled the Silk Road to bring light, shiny, and incredibly durable fabrics to Europe.
Over time, silk has become synonymous with elegance and refinement , but also with technique.
Because this fiber is not just visual beauty: it is also a natural textile performance , still unsurpassed today for lightness, thermoregulating capacity, resistance and durability.
How silk is born
Silk is a natural protein fiber obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm ( Bombyx mori ).
A single cocoon can contain up to 1,500 meters of continuous thread , very thin but strong.
Spinning takes place through a delicate process:
Each phase is carried out with extreme care, to preserve the shine, continuity and softness of the fibre.
Where does our silk come from?
The silk used by DianaStudio comes from selected farms in China and Brazil, where only mulberry varieties are grown — the finest, smoothest and most uniform of all types.
In China, production is concentrated in the regions of Zhejiang and Sichuan, areas with centuries of silk tradition and highly refined breeding techniques.
In Brazil, mulberry silk is grown using a traceable and sustainable approach, in controlled environments with low environmental impact.
These yarns arrive in Italy raw and are refined in the silk districts of the North, particularly between Como and Biella, through twisting, dyeing and finishing processes carried out with high fashion standards.
The result is a silk that retains all its natural shine, with a cleaner, more regular, softer hand but with hold.
Technical characteristics of silk
Behind its luxurious appearance, silk hides a series of extraordinary technical properties:
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Thermoregulating
It insulates from the heat and protects from the cold.
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Highly breathable
It lets air pass through, keeping your skin cool.
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Soft and fluid
It adapts to the body's movements with ease.
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Hypoallergenic
Also suitable for sensitive skin.
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Resistant
Despite being thin, it has excellent mechanical strength.
Furthermore, silk has a natural, never artificial shine: it reflects light in a discreet way, creating unique visual effects depending on the weave.
Silk in knitwear: a contemporary challenge
Traditionally associated with weaving (shirts, ties, scarves), today silk is also entering the world of sophisticated knitwear , thanks to advanced spinning technologies and sophisticated blends.
Knitting silk requires calibrated machines, experience and precision, as the fibre has minimal elasticity and twist , and tends to “slip” during processing.
For this reason, it is often mixed with plant fibers such as linen, which give it structure, body and hold.
The linen and silk blend according to DianaStudio
Among the most refined proposals of the DianaStudio summer collection is the long-sleeved polo in linen and silk. A garment that combines the dryness of linen with the fluid softness of silk , giving life to a shirt that is:
- Light but structured
- Elegant yet functional
- Natural to the touch, precise in shape
Made with full-fashioned construction, without unnecessary cuts or seams, this polo is designed for those who want to dress with material awareness , clean style and uncompromising comfort.
The future also passes through silk
Sustainable by nature, precious by history, high-performance by construction: silk represents a meeting point between past and future .
Using it today in a modern way, in knitwear, in intelligent blends and
versatile, it is a choice of aesthetics, but also of responsibility .
In an essential wardrobe, a silk (or linen and silk) garment is not a whim: it is a foundation of comfort and refinement.
A fixed point for those who don't follow trends, but recognize quality.