The Silk Perspective

A woman slipping a smooth ivory mulberry silk pillowcase onto a pillow to check the fit in soft daylight

What Size Silk Pillowcase Do I Need? (NZ Standa...

For most NZ pillows you want the NZ Standard size (about 51 x 75 cm) — often confusingly labelled 'Queen'. Choose USA Standard (51 x 65 cm) for American pillows,...

What Size Silk Pillowcase Do I Need? (NZ Standard, Queen, King)

For most NZ pillows you want the NZ Standard size (about 51 x 75 cm) — often confusingly labelled 'Queen'. Choose USA Standard (51 x 65 cm) for American pillows,...

A woman holding and inspecting a smooth ivory mulberry silk pillowcase and its envelope-back closure in soft daylight

Silk Pillowcase: Envelope vs Zip Closure, Which...

Both work well — it's preference. An envelope closure is soft and hardware-free (the popular sleep choice); a zip holds the pillow snugly with no gaping, ideal for thick pillows....

Silk Pillowcase: Envelope vs Zip Closure, Which Is Better?

Both work well — it's preference. An envelope closure is soft and hardware-free (the popular sleep choice); a zip holds the pillow snugly with no gaping, ideal for thick pillows....

A woman gently smoothing a flowing ivory silk dress on a padded hanger in soft daylight

How to Care for Silk Clothing and a Silk Dress

Caring for silk clothing is the same gentle logic as any silk: cool wash, mild detergent, no wringing, dry on a padded hanger in the shade, steam don't iron, store...

How to Care for Silk Clothing and a Silk Dress

Caring for silk clothing is the same gentle logic as any silk: cool wash, mild detergent, no wringing, dry on a padded hanger in the shade, steam don't iron, store...

A woman reclining comfortably on a bed dressed in smooth, lustrous ivory silk bedding in soft morning light

Are Silk Sheets Worth It? (And Do They Keep You...

Silk sheets are a real luxury — worth it if you want a silk pillowcase's benefits across the whole bed and will care for them, overkill for others. And they're...

Are Silk Sheets Worth It? (And Do They Keep You Cool or Warm?)

Silk sheets are a real luxury — worth it if you want a silk pillowcase's benefits across the whole bed and will care for them, overkill for others. And they're...

A woman gathering her hair into a loose ponytail with a soft ivory mulberry silk scrunchie in soft daylight

Are Silk Scrunchies Better for Your Hair?

Yes — silk scrunchies glide instead of gripping, so they don't snag, dent or snap hair the way tight elastics and cotton ties do. No ponytail crease, far less breakage,...

Are Silk Scrunchies Better for Your Hair?

Yes — silk scrunchies glide instead of gripping, so they don't snag, dent or snap hair the way tight elastics and cotton ties do. No ponytail crease, far less breakage,...

A woman reclining peacefully with a smooth ivory mulberry silk eye mask resting on her forehead in soft light

What Are the Benefits of a Silk Eye Mask?

A silk eye mask blocks light for deeper sleep and is far gentler on the delicate eye-area skin than cotton or synthetic masks — smooth, breathable, low-allergen, and it doesn't...

What Are the Benefits of a Silk Eye Mask?

A silk eye mask blocks light for deeper sleep and is far gentler on the delicate eye-area skin than cotton or synthetic masks — smooth, breathable, low-allergen, and it doesn't...