The Silk Perspective

A close-up of ivory mulberry silk fabric held to the light, its colour-shifting sheen and fine weave revealing it as real silk

How to Tell if Silk Is Real: A 60-Second Test

Is that bargain "silk" pillowcase the real thing, or just as good? Five quick ways to tell real silk from fake: the label, the sheen, the feel, the burn test,...

How to Tell if Silk Is Real: A 60-Second Test

Is that bargain "silk" pillowcase the real thing, or just as good? Five quick ways to tell real silk from fake: the label, the sheen, the feel, the burn test,...

Folded heavyweight ivory mulberry silk showing its dense, substantial weave and soft sheen in natural light

What Is Momme in Silk, and What Weight Is Best?

Momme is the weight of silk — how much silk is actually woven into the cloth, and so how dense and durable it feels. Here's what momme means, why higher...

What Is Momme in Silk, and What Weight Is Best?

Momme is the weight of silk — how much silk is actually woven into the cloth, and so how dense and durable it feels. Here's what momme means, why higher...

A length of smooth ivory mulberry silk fabric catching soft natural light, its fine even weave and subtle sheen visible

What Is Mulberry Silk? A Plain Guide to the Fin...

Mulberry silk is the silk spun by the Bombyx mori silkworm, fed only on mulberry leaves — which makes its fibre uniquely fine, strong and pure. Here's what it is,...

What Is Mulberry Silk? A Plain Guide to the Finest Silk There Is

Mulberry silk is the silk spun by the Bombyx mori silkworm, fed only on mulberry leaves — which makes its fibre uniquely fine, strong and pure. Here's what it is,...

A woman with glossy healthy dark brown hair resting on a smooth ivory mulberry silk pillowcase in soft morning light, hair smooth and frizz-free

Are Silk Pillowcases Good for Your Hair?

Silk pillowcases can't grow your hair or repair damage, but their smooth, low-friction surface protects it — less breakage, frizz, tangles and moisture loss overnight. An honest guide, especially for...

Are Silk Pillowcases Good for Your Hair?

Silk pillowcases can't grow your hair or repair damage, but their smooth, low-friction surface protects it — less breakage, frizz, tangles and moisture loss overnight. An honest guide, especially for...

A woman with fair skin resting on a smooth ivory mulberry silk pillowcase in soft morning light, eyes closed and skin smooth without pillow creases

Do Silk Pillowcases Help With Wrinkles and Fine...

Silk won't erase wrinkles, but it cuts the nightly friction and creasing that press sleep lines into your skin — and over years, that pressure is one cause of lines...

Do Silk Pillowcases Help With Wrinkles and Fine Lines?

Silk won't erase wrinkles, but it cuts the nightly friction and creasing that press sleep lines into your skin — and over years, that pressure is one cause of lines...

A woman resting her cheek on a smooth ivory mulberry silk pillowcase in soft morning light, eyes closed and skin clear and calm

Do Silk Pillowcases Help With Acne? The Honest ...

Silk pillowcases won't cure acne — but a clean one reduces the friction and grime that inflame breakouts. An honest, dermatology-informed look at what silk can and can't do for...

Do Silk Pillowcases Help With Acne? The Honest Answer

Silk pillowcases won't cure acne — but a clean one reduces the friction and grime that inflame breakouts. An honest, dermatology-informed look at what silk can and can't do for...