What is Momme?

"Momme" is the quality of silk products. The definition and name come from Japan, where Chinese silk is traditionally very popular as a luxury product. 1 Momme corresponds to the Chinese measurement Qian, which is equal to 3.75 Gremm.

For a defined unit of silk of 100x by 45cm the weight is given in momme, the heavier the silk the more momme , the higher the quality .

While silk of 12 momme or more is considered high quality, 18 momme is generally considered the limit of a luxury product.