Silk Balaclava

About our 100% Natural Silk Balaclava

When it comes to helping keep your face and head protected and warm, what can beat the thermal insulating effectiveness and comfort of the Serigena™ Natural Silk Balaclava.

Low Bulk, Light Weight Warmth & Comfort

Silk is considered a more effective weight for weight thermal insulator than any other natural or synthetic fiber, making it the ideal bulk free under helmet and headwear layer.  

Silk’s combination of low air permeability and high water vapor permeability increases wearer comfort considerably in cold and windy conditions. Its insulating properties can help trap warmth close to the skin when its cold, and also mediate the temperature close to the skin when the sun comes out and ambient temperatures warm. This thermal quality combined with its bulk-less nature makes it the best choice for increasing the warmth around your face and head with comfort..

Skin Friendly

Silk has the remarkable quality of similarity of its protein profile with human skin, with its repetitive sequences of amino acids resembling that of human skin. The thread fibers of Silk are incredibly strong, consisting of filaments with a rounded shape, resulting in very smooth fibers that do not cause scratching, friction, or irritate the skin. The Silk yarn used in our fabric is known for its smooth texture, breathability, lustrous appearance, and strength. The remarkable strength of this long, medium-fine yarn helps our garments retain their shape over time.

Our Silk fabric is smooth on the skin, and it helps maintain the optimum humidity of the body by minimizing both the circulation of perspiration, and moisture loss. Our Silk is natural, sustainable & skin friendly. These features make our Silk the perfect match for next to skin comfort and good health. Color – Black. One size.

Pair With

You can consider along with the Serigena™ Silk Balaclava, the Serigena™ Silk Sockliners, Silk Headwear Liner, Silk Neck Tube – Gaitor, and Silk Baselayer. Whether you are layering up for a day around the house, the workplace commute, the office, or adventure, we have all you need. The Serigena™ Silk Crew Short Sleeve Top, and Silk Long Pant are great for daily use, and traveling light, providing minimal packing and wearing bulk, with quick drying care. They pack so light and in such a small space, you will barely notice them until you put them on and enjoy their extra warmth.

If you are planning to get out on the ski slopes, the trail, or commuting or touring on a motorcycle, you won’t want to be without our bulk-less Silk Gloveliners, Silk Sockliners, Silk Neck & Head Tubes, Silk Beanies, & Silk Balaclava for extra warmth when you need it.

Silk’s high thermal absorbency, wickability, moisture absorbency, very good water vapour permeability, along with next to skin comfort, make it the ideal natural fiber for your most energetic days, and your most relaxing days!

Perfect for wear under helmets and other headwear.