SILK STORIES

Folded swatches of silk, satin and polyester fabric side by side for comparison

Silk, Satin and Polyester: What Are the Differences?

Silk is the fiber, satin is the weave, and polyester is a synthetic imitation — the full comparison across feel, breathability and longevity.

Silk, Satin and Polyester: What Are the Differences?

Silk is the fiber, satin is the weave, and polyester is a synthetic imitation — the full comparison across feel, breathability and longevity.

A neatly folded ivory mulberry silk pillowcase presented as a thoughtful gift

Do Silk Pillowcases Make a Good Gift?

Yes — a silk pillowcase is luxurious, useful and universal, used and appreciated every single night.

Do Silk Pillowcases Make a Good Gift?

Yes — a silk pillowcase is luxurious, useful and universal, used and appreciated every single night.

A woman comparing a few neatly folded mulberry silk pillowcases in soft neutral colors in soft daylight

What Color Silk Pillowcase Should I Choose?

Choose by what suits your bedroom, whether you want to hide marks between washes, and your taste — the color doesn't change the benefit.

What Color Silk Pillowcase Should I Choose?

Choose by what suits your bedroom, whether you want to hide marks between washes, and your taste — the color doesn't change the benefit.

A woman resting her cheek comfortably on a smooth ivory mulberry silk pillowcase in soft morning light

Which Side of a Silk Pillowcase Do You Sleep On?

Either side — with genuine silk, both faces are the same smooth fabric, so there's no special right side for your skin or hair.

Which Side of a Silk Pillowcase Do You Sleep On?

Either side — with genuine silk, both faces are the same smooth fabric, so there's no special right side for your skin or hair.

A woman looking cool and relaxed in bright summer daylight beside an open window, wearing a black silk camisole

Is Silk Hot to Wear? (And Is It Good for Summer?)

No — silk isn't hot to wear; it's one of the better fabrics for summer, naturally lightweight, breathable and thermoregulating.

Is Silk Hot to Wear? (And Is It Good for Summer?)

No — silk isn't hot to wear; it's one of the better fabrics for summer, naturally lightweight, breathable and thermoregulating.

A woman waking with smooth, still-sleek blow-dried hair resting on an ivory mulberry silk pillowcase in soft morning light

Will a Silk Pillowcase Keep My Blow-Dry or Curls Overnight?

Largely yes — a silk pillowcase is one of the simplest ways to make a blow-dry, curls or any style last an extra day or two.

Will a Silk Pillowcase Keep My Blow-Dry or Curls Overnight?

Largely yes — a silk pillowcase is one of the simplest ways to make a blow-dry, curls or any style last an extra day or two.