[wkkm007]

Hi everyone,

I am looking for headphone for fitting my prototype earpad using silk as both inner filling and outer jacket
(I would like to produce and selling it once the prototype successful)

AKG, Shure, Beyerdynamic, Audio-Technica
Which brand headphone are more widely compatible with other brand?

or
Mo-Fi by Blue Headphones
http://www.head-fi.org/t/732029/mo-fi-headphones-from-blue-microphones-multi-link-amplified-headphone-goodness-head-fi-tv


mulberry silk floss


mulberry silk fabric


[VIDEO]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9ldzzyPhBA&list=PL56CD99897BDF789A[/VIDEO]

Ear pads made by Silk good? As a candidate


 


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk


 

SILK BENEFITS

http://www.senature.com/sensemagazine/science/silk-benefits-1048.html


 

• 100% Natural. Silk is a nature-based fabric that’s inherently soft and light, helping you breathe better at night.
• Allergy Shield. Due to its protein structure silk is a uniquely hypo-allergenic material. It effectively decreases problems caused by airborne or mite-related allergens and bacteria. The result is a clean and healthy sleeping environment.
• Luxury with substance. Silk provides real luxury that does not go away (remember those high-end chocolates?) and instead continues to provide value with its smoothness and pleasurable skin sensations.
• A healthy cocoon. The extremely fine and lustrous long fibres (seriously, each thread of raw silk ranges from 300 to about 900 meters) help regulate and stabilise body temperature. When overheating and sweating are reduced to a minimum, this results in a healthier and more rested deep sleep.
• Makes the skin happy.  Naturally-forming moisture is absorbed without the material feeling damp during the night. Amino acids in silk act as counter-agents to delay wrinkling in the skin as well as being good for the hair.

 

 

[Wokei]

+ sunscribed

 

[graphidz]

How good does it handle sweat? I mean, living in the tropical is a PITA what with all these heat. And what will silk become if exposed to too much sweat and heat?

 

[wkkm007]

How good does it handle sweat? I mean, living in the tropical is a PITA what with all these heat. And what will silk become if exposed to too much sweat and heat?

 


This is one of my aim to make a prototype to find how efficient of silk breathability. There is small pore/hole on Shure and Oppo earpad.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-silk-underwear.htm

Silk underwear is often thought of as very luxurious. It is comfortable and lightweight, and it absorbs moisture well. Unlike some other types of underwear, it is very cool to wear on hot days, and it does not bunch up on the skin. On the other hand, it is not warm in the winter, and it is a little harder to take care of. Silk underwear is also much more expensive than other types of underwear.

Silk is made from the very fine fibers of the silk worm's cocoon. These fibers are spun before they are woven into a fabric. Garments made from this fabric are considered very luxurious, and silk underwear is no exception.

Underwear made of silk is very comfortable to wear. This is one of its biggest advantages. The finely woven fabric is very soft, and it glides across most people's skin.

Unlike many synthetic underwear, like spandex, underwear made of silk is a very breathable underwear. Moisture in this area is quickly absorbed, and it also evaporates very quickly. Since moisture does not stay on the skin for prolonged periods of time, resulting in less rashes, chaffing, and possible infection. Since it is very breathable, this underwear is typically very cool in the summer.

 

[Wokei]

Whenever there is sample available ...pm me ...be willing to try it out ...Sungai Wang very near my friend ...lol

 

[graphidz]

Which brings me to my next question : What happens to silk when it absorbs a lot of sweat and in long term? Will it wear and tear like most pads?
Oh and also isn't silk very smooth? I mean, it'll be pretty hard to keep it stable since it tends to slide easily.

 

[wkkm007]

  Which brings me to my next question : What happens to silk when it absorbs a lot of sweat and in long term? Will it wear and tear like most pads?
Oh and also isn't silk very smooth? I mean, it'll be pretty hard to keep it stable since it tends to slide easily.

http://texeresilk.com/article/silk_care_cleaning_washing
 

  Care of Silk Fabric: General Precautions

1. Silk is a natural protein fiber. Do not use chlorine bleach to clean silk; chlorine will damage the silk fabric
2. Avoid drying silk in direct sunlight as sunlight for a prolonged period will damage the silk fabric
3. Substances containing alcohol will damage silk fabric. So let your perfume and hairspray dry before dressing

Hand Washing Silk

1. Hand washing silk is our recommended mode of cleaning silk. Almost all silk can be hand washed (and would not shrink if the silk fabric were pre-shrunk before sewing)
2. If you have hard water, you may wish to first add a spoonful of borax to the washing water
3. Use lukewarm water and mild, non-alkaline soap (such as Ivory Liquid) or baby shampoo
4. While rinsing, you can add a few tablespoonfuls of distilled white vinegar to the rinse water to neutralize alkali traces and to dissolve soap residue
   Or, add a few drops of hair conditioner to the final rinse water for extra silky feel
5. Soaking silk for any more than a few minutes should be avoided
6. Do not use harsh detergents that contain bleaches or brighteners
7. Do not wring or twist; roll in towel to extract water

Machine Washing Silk

1. We recommend hand washing silk, even those garments labeled safe for machine washing
2. If, however, you do wish to machine wash silk, please use Delicate Cycle and mild detergent (such as Woolite®)
3. Do not use detergents that contain enzymes and br ighteners
4. Use the shortest spin cycle
5. In a top-loading machine, we strongly recommend using a mesh bag for extra protection (this step would not be necessary in a front-loading machine)
6. Always separate your colors

Silk Care: Drying Tips

1. Hang silk garments to dry. The silk garment will hold its shape
2. As with any fine fabric, never use direct sunlight to dry silk clothing. Doing so can damage the silk fiber and fade the color. Wet silk may yellow in direct sunlight or on a radiator
3. Don’t use a wooden drying rack, as the dyes & finishes can leave stains
4. We do not recommend drying silk in a clothes dryer since it can damage silk in two ways: (1) excessive temperature and heat dulls the silk fabric and may also shrink it (2) friction with the dryer drum might cause yarn breaks or white streaks
5. If you do wish to use a dryer, use the heatless AIR FLUFF setting

Silk Care: Green Organic Dry Cleaning

1. Most of the silk marketed by our company can be hand washed, and does not need dry cleaning
2. Perchloroethylene (commonly known in the trade as “perc”) is the most commonly used solvent in the dry cleaning business. It is highly toxic and carcinogenic. Any garments dry cleaned from such chemicals should be left in an outdoor airy environment for some time so the fumes fully leave the garment
3. Better yet, we recommend that our customers look into green dry cleaners or organic dry cleaning services that use safer and non-toxic methods such as liquid CO2 or silicone based solvents
4. In a test conducted by the Consumers Union, researchers found that liquid CO2 and silicone based solvents (used by organic and green dry cleaning establishments) were not only safer but also much more effective dry cleaning agents compared to the conventional toxic solvents
5. To locate organic / green dry cleaners in your area that use silicone based solvents, please refer to the website of Green Earth Cleaning (organic / green dry cleaners):
   http://www.greenearthcleaning.com/rostersearch.asp
6. For more information on liquid CO2 cleaning (a green / organic dry cleaning system), please refer to the website of Cool Clean Technologies:
   http://www.co2olclean.com/process
7. Some Dry Clean Only fabrics (rayon, lace etc. etc.) are delicate and cannot withstand the agitation of a washing machine. Other Dry Clean Only fabrics (wool, for example) would shrink drastically if washed in water.
8. Occasionally, however, the Dry Clean Only label may mean that the manufacturer was cutting corners and did not bother to preshrink the fabric, or chose dyed fabrics that were not colorfast.
9. The silk fabric used in our garments is guaranteed to be pre-shrunk. After hand painting, every garment goes through an elaborate process to ensure color fastness

Silk Care: Ironing Silk

1. If necessary, press the silk garment inside out while damp using cool iron setting (“Silk” setting on the iron)
2. Do not wet locally as this may cause rings
3. Too much heat can dull, pucker, or burn silk fabric
4. Most wrinkles in silk can be removed by hanging the garment in the bathroom during a shower. Let humidity do the ironing for you!

Cleaning Silk: Wrinkle Removal Tips

1. Minor silk wrinkles should disappear if the garment is hung overnight
2. Stubborn wrinkles can be removed with a cool iron set on "silk"
3. Better yet, hang your silk garment in the bathroom during a shower. Humidity will remove the wrinkles for you

Cleaning Silk: Silk Stain Removal

1. Please consult with your dry cleaner
2. As with all fine fabrics, NEVER use chlorine bleach on silk, as it will erode the fiber (not to mention the fabric discoloration)

Silk Care: Travel Tips

1. Pack your silk garments as you would any other clothing. Simply hang the garment after unpacking. Minor wrinkles should disappear overnight
2. Better yet, hang your garment in the bathroom during a shower. The humidity will remove the wrinkles for you.
3.  

 

[graphidz]

I was expecting an answer based on your personal knowledge and experience. But what I got instead is a fact sheet on how to take care of silk fabric and not answer my questions. Oh well, best of luck to you then.

 

[SyedZ2ez4]

 

[ProtegeManiac]

@wkkm007, just a few questions:
 
1. Would you be using only white silk on the outside? Any chance there will be black?
 
2. How well does silk filling retain its shape? A lot of foam earpads wear out too quickly - if not crumbling like Grados and other exposed foam earpads (helped along by sweat) it's that they get compressed and take on that shape more due to pressure.
 
3. When manufacturing the earpads, how will you ensure that the shape is even, ie that all around the earpad the mass and density of the silk stuffing will be uniform?

 

[wkkm007]

  @wkkm007, just a few questions:
 
1. Would you be using only white silk on the outside? Any chance there will be black?
 
2. How well does silk filling retain its shape? A lot of foam earpads wear out too quickly - if not crumbling like Grados and other exposed foam earpads (helped along by sweat) it's that they get compressed and take on that shape more due to pressure.
 
3. When manufacturing the earpads, how will you ensure that the shape is even, ie that all around the earpad the mass and density of the silk stuffing will be uniform?

 
Thank for your reply and question. That why I need to find out what is the challenge so that I am here and I want to make a prototype earpad.
This is my first step to further my R&D
 
1.I will use black/dark grey colour silk fabric. 
 
2. Silk also use to make pillow. I believe that the weight of our head(skull) more then the clamping force of the headphone band.

http://www.youtube.com/user/snowblossomsilk
 
For 2 and 3
Make tri-chamber design 
one of my idea