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Fingertip on a cotton pillowcase beside a smooth silk pillowcase, texture comparison
Silk pillowcase vs cotton: which is better for sleep and hair?
Silk is smoother and less absorbent than cotton, so hair and skin slide with less drag. Cotton is tougher, cheaper and easier to wash hot. Which fits you depends on... Read more...
Charcoal silk pillowcases on grey linen bedding by lamplight
Silk anniversary gifts for him: 12th anniversary ideas he will use
Silk gift ideas for a husband's 12th anniversary: pillowcase, sleep mask, tie or pajamas, plus colors and how to avoid fake silk. Read more...
Silver silk pillowcase unwrapped from tissue paper with a pouch and blank card (packaging not included)
12th anniversary gift ideas: why silk, and what to give
Silk is the traditional 12th anniversary gift. Ideas by budget, how to spot real silk, and what to write in the card. Read more...
Blush silk pillowcase with long hair resting on it, AI-generated model, digitally styled
Is a silk pillowcase good for hair? What it can and can't do
Silk is smoother than cotton, so hair glides over it rather than rubbing. That can mean less frizz and fewer tangles for some people, but there's little clinical evidence, and... Read more...
Close-up of navy silk fabric showing its natural sheen
How to tie a 90 cm square silk scarf: 6 easy ways
Start with a bias fold or a triangle, then try six ties for a 90 cm square silk scarf: neck, cowboy, ascot, headscarf, bag and belt. Read more...
Champagne silk pillowcase and sleep mask in tissue paper (packaging not included)
Silk gifts for her: ideas by budget, from $35
A short silk gift guide by budget, with what each gift includes, how to pick size and color, and what ships free to the US. Read more...
Ivory silk pillowcase on a bed beside a nightstand lamp
How to get wrinkles out of silk: steam, iron or hang
Use low steam or a cool iron on the silk setting, inside out, through a pressing cloth. Never use high heat or spray water directly on silk. Read more...
Charcoal silk pillowcase side zipper being opened
Zipper vs envelope pillowcase: which closure is better for silk?
An envelope flap has no hardware but can work loose on smooth silk. A hidden zipper keeps the pillow enclosed and the case flat. Here is how to choose. Read more...
Ivory silk pillowcases in Standard and Queen sizes side by side on a bed
Silk pillowcase sizes: standard vs queen, which one fits?
Standard is 20 × 26 in, queen is 20 × 30 in. Measure your pillow, then choose the case that matches it, or go one size up for a fuller... Read more...
Mulberry silk cocoons and raw silk beside a folded ivory silk pillowcase
What is mulberry silk? A plain answer
Mulberry silk is cultivated silk from Bombyx mori silkworms raised on mulberry leaves. It is the most common silk in bedding and scarves. Read more...
Hand washing a navy silk pillowcase in a basin of cool water
How to wash a silk pillowcase
Cold water, a pH-neutral silk detergent and no tumble drying: a step-by-step guide to hand and machine washing silk. Read more...
Close-up of ivory silk showing its natural sheen
Silk vs satin pillowcase: what's the difference?
Silk is a fibre; satin is a weave. How to tell what a pillowcase is really made of. Read more...
Close-up of champagne mulberry silk showing its natural sheen
What is momme? A plain guide to silk weight
Momme is the unit used to weigh silk fabric. 22 momme silk weighs about 95 g/m². Here's what that means, and what it doesn't. Read more...