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Step Up Together 2020 a female-focused Digital Summit!

In partnership with Step Up Women's Network, we are excited to share the news that we have teamed up with American Actress, Director, and Entrepreneur Kim Fields along with LA Based Eco-Sustainable Brand UKayLA! Topic: Let's Launch Your Big Idea 9/10/2020 at| 1:30 pm PST (ONLINE) Panel ntroduction: Having a dream is great and seeing that dream through to fruition is even greater. Today we will dive into how our two startups made their dreams a reality with a few practical steps that anyone can take to launch your big idea!

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Women's History Month - COVID-19 LOVE

We’ve all been faced with this global pandemic, but as we round out Women's History Month, our team wanted to shed light on a WOMAN who has made a difference in our lives and who has made a difference in the lives of Nurses and Doctors across the Nation during this trying time. A Feel-Good Moment For Us ALL: Silked would like to HONOR Suzanna Cho, she is the CEO at Two Bee Inc. Manufacturing. This is the company that makes Silked the product that you have grown to LOVE!  Suzanna at work sewing masks for COVID-19 hospital staff Over the last 2 weeks, Suzanna and her team have shifted their focus to manufacturing masks and protective gowns to be...

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SILKED MAKES FedEx TOP 100! 2020

Our team is so excited to share the news that your VOTES made all the difference! When FedEx Small Business Grant Content voting closed on March 8th (International Women's Day), we had no idea what the future would hold. Now with the uncertainty of the world all we can do is hope for brighter days! On March 23rd we got the news that we made it to the next round! FedEx shared that they were thrilled to say CONGRATULATIONS - Silked is a Top 100 Finalist in the 2020 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest!  Our business rose to the top of the thousands of entries. The Top 100 finalists were selected based on several factors, including their business stories, plans for using the grant money, website navigation and product/service...

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Why Silk?

When we created The Silked Pillow Sleeve we set out to reinvent the way we think about clean beauty, and travel!  We choose silk as our main fabric because it is known to possess antioxidant, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties inherently which helps to absorb oil while still retaining our skin's natural moisture; it also acts as an antibacterial remedy and is likewise hypoallergenic. Silk is free of any potentially irritating added chemicals and contains natural substances that ward off various environmental allergens (and resulting skin conditions), including dust mites, mold, and fungus. It is said that when sleeping on cotton the moisture pulled into the pillow can also draw in allergens and bacteria, causing damage and reactions to your hair and skin. Sleeping on a silk surface means less moisture...

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Renegade Craft Fair

Hey Los Angeles! This weekend we’re at the Renegade Craft Fair, which is a curated marketplace of makers, designers, doers, and dreamers. Shop from 300+ local and national artists, enjoy solstice-inspired installations by Krystal Chang, DJ sets with KXSC Radio, eat from local food trucks, sip on seasonal drinks, and feel all the good vibes. Join us at Los Angeles State Historic Park for an inspiring wintertime marketplace! Silked is excited to be a part  of this thriving community of creators! If you are in the area please stop by our booth 117. Holiday shopping just got that much better! Shop Local, Shop Small Business! Love Silked!

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