The texture of silk noil can be surprising. It is flannel/cotton like with short nubby slubs. Silk Noil is untreated silk reeled from the cocoon and covered with a protein called seracin.  Seracin contains amino acids and collagen that can be directly absorbed into the skin.  If you rub the silk noil on your skin you can feel the moisturizing benefits to your skin. It's great to use if you struggle with dry skin, acne, and eczema.