Many people now prefer silk flowers over real ones. Why? They look so realistic that it is hard to tell the difference. They can be arranged in a myriad of different ways and can be used to decorate weddings, homes, offices, hotels, restaurants and boutiques. They can range from clutch wedding bouquets, flower garlands, silk corsages, silk buttonholes and much more! A lot of buyers are finding silk flower arrangements a practical alternative to real flowers for special occasions, as well as for home and office decoration.

There are innumerable reasons why silk fabric flowers are preferable to fresh flowers. Many people would of course prefer real flowers over the artificial ones, but flowers are expensive and very short-lived and hence, constantly need to be replaced. Other long term benefits for selecting flowers made of the material silk plants are that they will not outgrow their space and home-owners never have to worry about insects, mold and mildew. Gone are the days of watering flowers, which usually leads to damaged wood or carpeted floors. Another advantage is the fact that they are hypo-allergenic. They contain no allergens such as pollen, and are disease-free and nontoxic. Also, there are hundreds of varieties and colors that are available year-round, as compared to real flowers that are seasonal.

Giving silk flowers conveys the same message as giving fresh flowers. Made up of silk or polyester that imitates the texture of real flowers, they represent fragility, beauty and youthfulness. Because of their longevity, people can use faux flowers for other occasions as well as redo flower arrangements. To the untrained eye, flowers made of pure silk look no different than the real things.

Silk flowers are easy to maintain. To store them for future use, put them in a corner of a room under wraps to keep your flowers from accumulating dust. Place them upright in a receptacle to ensure that they keep their shape. A quick feather dusting every now and then will keep them looking great. Every three to six months, spray the plants and flowers with water and dry in the sunlight for a few hours.