I have yet to purchase this scarf, so technically I may not be qualified to review it. The spirit silk effect, in it's mass marketed form, is not worth the trouble compared with Spirit Scarf. It is a beautiful effect, and enhancement to an appropriate routine. Commercial versions are not made of silk-and are not worth buying if you are serious about your work-I say this because of the detail that Burger deals with, which is the problem of cheaper versions: the end of the gimmick can poke right through the fabric. It won't with the Spirit Scarf. The option to get this in solid colors is also preferable to me, compared with a patterned scarf that doesn't necessarily go with the rest of what I wear. I've seen Burger use this in a video-and, well, I can't imagine the man using a prop of mediocre quality. Too many critical details get looked over by larger manufacturers, which is why I'm thrilled that Spirit Scarf is available. Happy to pay more for it.