Our Fabrics

Here's what we know: natural fibers like organic bamboo viscose, organic cotton and pure silk are truly sensational to touch. They're soft and pliant and breathe unlike other fabrics. Our clothing is designed to look good, feel good and be as gentle on the planet as it is on your skin. Something to consider the next time you slip on a pair of our wide leg pants, an elegant flowing wrap or rest your head on one of our dreamy silk pillowcases.

Some of the softest fabric you'll ever touch used to be a grass.

In addition to being a panda's favorite fare, bamboo can be turned into fiber for some of the softest, most sumptuous fabric on Earth. That's why it's one of our most desirable materials for clothing and bedding. We use sustainably grown, certified organic bamboo and convert it into viscose fiber at our closed-loop sustainable factories in China. And we are all committed to creating as little waste as possible.

Simple care.

We want Yala's bamboo-based products to be in your life for a long, long time. To care for them, simply machine wash using gentle soap and tumble dry on a low setting. Natural fibers will break down under the stress of a hot dryer, so be sure not to over dry. Soft. Clean. And ready for your next adventure.

There's more to silk than meets the eye.

One of the most beautiful natural fibers, silk, is amazingly strong, resilient and unique. It's thermodynamic so it's cool and soft against your skin, but can keep you warm on cold nights. While we can't promise you this, legend has it that a luxurious night's sleep on silk pillowcases reduces wrinkles. Not to mention bed-head. Soft. Elegant. And ready to whisk you off to your dreams.

Take good care of silk and it will take good care of you.

Silk is a protein similar to the particles that make up your hair. With the right care, your Yala silk products will stay as soft and vibrant as the day they were new for many years to come. Over time, heat and chemicals will break down the fiber, so we recommend cleaning with a gentle, natural soap, machine wash and either air dry or tumble dry on low. Promptly remove from the dryer and promptly get them back on your bed. We know you don't want to be without them.

Yala's silk stockings.

We carry a variety of silk creations made from different types of silk. Let's explore them a bit:

Charmeuse silk has a shiny sheen and is very smooth. With its elegant feel and beautiful luster, it's not surprising that it's called the silk of the emperors. We use this silk for many of our pillowcases. You deserve it.

Habotai silk is lightweight, luxurious and heavenly soft. Habotai means “soft as down” in Japanese. We use habotai for many of our sheet sets and comforters. The Yala® DreamSack is also made with this silk. Climb in and enjoy.

Noil silk is sometimes called raw silk. It has a more substantial weight and flannel-like texture. Because it is untreated, Noil silk is the ideal non-slip texture for our Airline Comfort Set – when the seat isn't terribly comfortable, at least your blanket is – and it stays put.

Momme (mum-mee) Weight refers to the weight of the silk, not the thread count like cotton. The higher the momme weight the heavier the silk. The width of a single silk filament is so fine that there are thousands of threads per square inch, which accounts for the incredible feel and resilience of silk. Our Dreamsack and pocket pillowcases are 8 momme, while our silk sheets and bedding is 15 momme.