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Silkfeel: a textile revolution, honoured in Paris
The new Silkfeel satin is made from beechwood fibres Credit: RKF
Silkfeel perfectly reflects our DNA – to innovate and deliver products with high added value, both in terms of well-being and environmental impact.
– Riadh Bouaziz, president and founder, RKF Luxury Linen
Credit: RKF
RKF Luxury Linen once again asserts its leadership in textile innovation with Silkfeel – a high-end satin fabric that offers high quality performance, unmatched softness and a demonstration of the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
Made from beechwood fibres, Silkfeel offers a linen that’s craftsmanship blends the refinement of premium satin with cutting-edge textile technology. The textile has been crafted specifically for the most demanding spa, wellness and luxury hospitality professionals.
Features of Silkfeel satin:
• Exceptional softness, comparable to silk or cashmere
• Fifty per cent higher moisture absorption than traditional cotton• Outstanding durability, even after repeated washing
• Highly breathable and hypoallergenic• Eco-conscious: – it’s biodegradable and uses 20 times less water than cotton
Earlier this year, during the 54th edition of the Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa Congress in Paris, RKF was honoured with the prestigious H. Pierantoni Innovation Award 2025 for its new ground-breaking textile. The jury praised Silkfeel's unification of technological innovation, eco-responsibility and an ability to offer a premium user experience.
Riadh Bouaziz, president and founder of RKF Luxury Linen said, “Silkfeel perfectly reflects our DNA – to innovate and deliver products with high added value, both in terms of well-being and environmental impact.”
With 25 awards in 25 years, RKF continues to strengthen its position as a global reference in luxury professional linens – and with three new patents in progress, the innovation journey continues.
Company Details
RKF Luxury Linen
RKF Luxury Linen is a French company with international standing that is located in Belfort. RKF Luxury Linen creates and manufactures bed, bath, table, and spa
linen collections for luxury hotels and spas, having contributed to more than 50,000
luxury establishments across 85 countries.
Specialised in the design and manufacture of elegantly refined household and spa linen for the most exacting clients in luxury hotels, beauty salons, thalassotherapy, thermal and golf establishments as well as for the highly exclusive world of yachting and private jets, RKF Luxury Linen is positioned amongst the market’s leaders.
Address
Techn’Hom 25 rue Jacqueline Auriol
Belfort
90000
France
Telephone
+33 3 84 90 08 56 Website
www.rkf.fr
RKF received the H. Pierantoni Innovation Award for its new ground-breaking textile Credit: RKF
RKF Luxury Linen once again asserts its leadership in textile innovation with Silkfeel – a
high-end satin fabric that offers high quality performance, unmatched softness and a
demonstration of the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
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