It repels droplets
Silk is naturally hydrophobic: where cotton soaks up moisture like a sponge, silk repels it and dries very quickly.
Parlin et al., PLOS ONE, 2020Our Story
Thread after thread, from Lyon
StudioSoie was born in 2018 from a line of Lyon silk makers and a small garment workshop in Shanghai. Since then, we have woven the same idea: exceptional mulberry silk, sold direct, with no middleman.
Discover our story
Who we are
Lyon heritage, Shanghai craftsmanship
Lyon, France — Shanghai, China
Founded by Nori, heir to a lineage of Lyon silk makers, StudioSoie carries on a tradition at the heart of one of the historic capitals of silk. Every collection is designed in Lyon, with the exacting precision and timeless elegance for which the city is renowned.
For the making, we have chosen to remain loyal to a small workshop in Shanghai, with which we work exclusively: seamstresses and tailors who know mulberry silk thread by thread. This alliance between Lyon design and Shanghai craftsmanship gives us pieces that are understated, precise and made to last.
At the heart of it all, grade 6A mulberry silk: the longest, most regular of fibres, woven from 16 to 30 momme depending on its use.
- 2018 year founded, in Lyon
- 25 000+ customers in 25 countries
- 6A the grade of our mulberry silk
- 5 weights: 16, 19, 22, 25 and 30 momme
The milestones
The milestones that matter
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2018Our beginnings on Etsy 4 477 sales made See our reviews on Etsy
The beginnings, artisans on Etsy
StudioSoie takes flight on Etsy. Our passion for natural silk and handcraft quickly finds its audience: 4,477 sales, a 5/5 rating and a first community of loyal customers.
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2020
Urgency and solidarity
Faced with the pandemic, we are among the first to supply AFNOR-standard silk masks and silk mask liners to healthcare workers, to protect skin weakened by wearing standard masks every day.
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2022
Design and diversification
We strengthen our exclusive partnership with our garment workshop and begin designing a complete range of silk clothing: pyjamas, nightdresses, dresses, scarves.
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2025
Weaving the future, direct
A brand stronger than ever: an eco-responsible approach, sold direct from the workshop to your bedroom, with no middlemen. Our pledge of quality and transparency.
The masks
2020: a fashion accessory, and a true ally
In spring 2020, we put our craftsmanship at the service of those caring for others: silk masks designed to the AFNOR specification, and silk under-masks to soothe skin marked by long days of wear.
Our idea was simple: to create a piece as beautiful as it is useful, one you genuinely want to wear, and that fully plays its part as a barrier.
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What the science says
Why silk acts as a barrier
During the pandemic, several laboratories compared everyday fabrics. Silk stood out on some very specific points.
Every layer counts
The more layers of silk, the better the filtration. Paired with a tightly woven cotton, it strengthens the barrier even further.
Konda et al., ACS Nano, 2020Naturally antibacterial
The silkworm incorporates copper from mulberry leaves into its fibre, and copper is known to neutralise bacteria and viruses on contact.
University of Cincinnati, 2020Breathable and gentle on skin
Fine and breathable, it limits moisture and friction: real relief for skin marked by hours of wear.
Parlin et al., PLOS ONE, 2020- Reusable
- Washable
- Adjustable
- 100% natural
- Hypoallergenic
- Multi-layer
Sources: Parlin et al., PLOS ONE, 2020 (University of Cincinnati); Konda et al., ACS Nano, 2020. These studies concern fabrics tested in the laboratory: a fabric mask is no substitute for medical protective equipment.
In the press
They've talked about us
Magazines, great houses and television shows that have crossed our path, and to whom we are truly grateful.
GalaDecember 2020Mon Carnet Gala picks us as one of its favourites, for “the natural barrier of silk”.Read the article L'Occitane en ProvenceMarch 2021A private collection, embroidered for one of the house's VIP ambassadors.View the post C8“William à Midi”Our silk masks presented on air, on the set of the show.Rewatch the story CosmopolitanCosmopolitan Box · March 2022Our silk scrunchies, tucked into the magazine's beauty box.View the post EtsySince 20184,477 sales and an average rating of 5/5: where it all began.Visit the shop
Silk is a luxury, and one that is thousands of years old. We work with it with the respect it deserves, from the workshop all the way to your home.
Our principles
What guides every piece we make
Simple choices, upheld since our very beginnings, that make all the difference once the piece is in your hands.
Direct from the workshop
Our pieces travel from our partner workshop straight to your door. With no middlemen, every batch stays traceable and every price stays fair.
Just the right packaging
Nothing superfluous, no ink: a recycled box, understated and sturdy, that protects your silk without overdoing it.
Plastic, only where it protects
We have cut it down to the bare minimum. It remains only where it protects the silk in transit: for cleanliness, against moisture, and for peace of mind for people with allergies.
A fair price
A price set as close to the market as possible, because we sell direct, with no middleman's margin to fund.
OEKO-TEX certified
Our products are OEKO-TEX certified: tested for harmful substances, so the fabric is safe against your skin, day and night.
Made to last
Fabrics and finishes designed to stand the test of time, wash after wash. With proper care, mulberry silk even grows softer over the years.
Our commitment
From the maker to your bedroom, no detours
No resellers: our pieces travel from our partner workshop straight to your door, with no middlemen. That is what allows us to guarantee the traceability of every batch, fair prices and a customer service team that knows every product.
We favour environmentally friendly methods and ethical working conditions at every stage of production. A silk that lasts for years is already the most responsible silk of all.
Nori, founder
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Bedding, clothing and accessories in mulberry silk, designed in Lyon.
