What is the best silk for a pillowcase?

The best silk for pillowcases is 100% mulberry silk, ideally 22 momme or higher. Mulberry silk is smoother and stronger than other types, helping your skin and hair glide across the surface without friction.

Do silk pillowcases help if I sleep hot?

Yes. Silk is naturally breathable and temperature-regulating. Unlike cotton, which absorbs and holds heat, silk helps wick away moisture and feels cool against your skin. This makes it ideal if you “sleep hot” or have night sweats.

Are silk pillowcases good for skin?

Silk reduces creases and friction on the skin. It also absorbs less moisture than cotton, helping your skin stay hydrated overnight and allowing your skincare products to work better.

Do silk pillowcases help with hair?

Yes. A silk pillowcase helps prevent bedhead, frizz, and split ends by reducing tugging and breakage. Many people notice smoother, shinier hair after switching from cotton to silk.

What is momme weight and why does it matter?

Momme (mm) measures silk weight and density, similar to thread count in cotton.

  • 19 momme – entry level, softer but thinner

  • 22 momme – luxury balance of softness, strength, and durability

  • 25 momme – ultra-luxury, thicker and longer-lasting

Our pillowcases are 22 momme mulberry silk, the perfect sweet spot for everyday luxury.

How do I wash a silk pillowcase?

  • Use a gentle silk-safe detergent

  • Wash at 30°C on a delicate cycle or by hand

  • Air dry flat or hang out of direct sunlight

  • Avoid fabric softener and tumble drying

With proper care, silk pillowcases last for years without losing their smoothness.

Why are silk pillowcases more expensive than satin?

Many cheap “silk” pillowcases online are actually satin polyester. Satin may look shiny, but it doesn’t have the cooling, skin, or hair benefits of real silk. Genuine silk is a natural fibre, harder to produce, and far more durable — making it a better long-term investment.

Do your pillowcases have a guarantee?

Yes. At SilkPillowcase.co.uk we’ve been trusted for over 7 years, with 1,400+ five-star reviews. Every pillowcase is backed by a 90-night money-back guarantee for your peace of mind.

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My hair has never looked better in the morning

I am thrilled with this silk bonnet. It keeps my hair, which is very curly, with its curl for days and no frizz. I highly recommend this company. Worth the money.

Perfect for protecting my wavy hair!

As well as feeling totally luxurious, this pillow is perfect for protecting my wavy hair at night without waking up to a mountain of frizz!

Our new best friend!

My daughter and I are both delighted with our silk pillowcases. They are so smooth and don’t crease at all, hence no marks on one’s face in the morning. I particularly like the zipper closure as that keeps the pillowcase well stretched out.

Lovely silk pillowcase

Ordered for my daughter’s birthday. Took a little time to come, but well worth the wait as terrific quality pillowcase. My daughter so pleased with the results of just one night sleep. I will be getting one for myself now!

Great product and quality, took a while to arrive but product and packaging arrived great. Perfect for a gift

Pink Silk Pillowcase

I have bought Momme Light Pink Silk Pillowcase 100% Mulberry Silk. The quality and
colour are amazing. I cannot imagine how I slept without it. Also, the pillowcase is easy to look after: wash/iron. Will be definitely buying more colours.

Great pillowcase

I just love these I now own six.
Kind to both my skin and hair no more frizz .

Quality

Lovely silk pillowcases. Been purchasing these for some time now and wouldn’t sleep on anything else

Very high quality

These scrunchies are such good quality, I have bought several recently for friends who are very happy! Such a good buy for the price.

Stunning

I’d never used silk pillowcases before but don’t think I’d use anything else now

Beautiful

It’s my first time trying silk pillowcases and I don’t think I’d go back to anything else now they look beautiful and feel even better

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Pink Silk Bonnet
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Silk cap

Sadly it’s too big so doesn’t stay on

Perfect pillow cases

This is our third set of silk pillow cases. They are really good at keeping hair from knotting and my face doesn't dry overnight like with cotton pillow cases with draw moisture

Quality silk

I keep coming back your pillowcases, your scrunchies and your bonnets my daughters love them

Just as described and very happy with purchase.

I’m very pleased with the pillow slips. They are so soft and they do help keep my head cooler at night.

A treat for curls

What a superb way to keep my curls looking almost as good as when first washed by sleeping on this amazing silk pillowcase. I decided to try a silk pillowcase after years of waking up with the most frizziest of 'bed head hair' you can ever imagine! The quality of the pillowcase is amazing, it washes wonderfully and the benefits to both my hair and skin are unbelievable. I'm no 'Spring Chicken" so any help on the wrinkles front are more than welcome. Thank you.

Blissful

These were given as a birthday gift and my friend loved them she said her sleep experience has improved dramatically 😊

Pillowcase - Credit where it's due

Well made in top quality silk and at a fair price. Cool comfort and definitely beneficial to mature skin and fine flyaway (scary) morning hair. Thank you

Six and growing!!

Just added another two to my collection.
I love the dark colours they are rich, luxurious and don't fade.
They wash really well and keep their shape.
The zip is well concealed and going strong after four years of hard wear on my first pillowcase.
My hairs less frizzy and tangled and I don't need to iron the creases out of my face anymore !! 😂😉
my skin seems smoother and beauty products seem to stay on my skin and not on the pillowcase.
I just love these pillowcases and would highly recommend them.

Excellent

I love these pillowcases. They're really good quality, wash well, keep their colour with no shrinkage or twisting out of shape.
A really good size with a hard wearing invisible zip.
I have bought another four while they are on offer.
Both my hair and skin appreciate sleeping on silk. Less frizz and no more creased face 🫣that needs ironing in a morning 😂. The picture doesn't do it justice

Lovely pillowcase

Proper silk, zip fastening, brilliant - really please with my purchase, would buy again

Best value& quality

I bought a silk pillowcase from another company and intended to purchase another 2 but they were out of stock.
Fortunately for me your company had items in stock. They are better quality and once ironed don’t crease. The other one creases terribly.

So I am extremely happy with these gorgeous luxurious comfortable to sleep on pillowcases.

Great Pillowcase

Absolutely love my silk pillowcases. Very good quality & colour, every bit as good as Blissy! I will purchase again from this company.

Fab pillow case

Nice rich colour. Feels and looks luxurious.