What does the term 'momme' mean in regards to the Silk Pillowcase?

Momme is how silk quality is graded, similar to how other fabrics are standardized on TC (threadcount) or GSM (grams per square meter).

A 17-22 momme is standard, while 19+ is considered high quality. Momme is a measure of weight that looks for the number of pounds in a piece of silk that is 45 inches by 100 yards.

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