The Silk Perspective

A woman with blonde curls framing her face wearing a smooth ivory mulberry silk hair bonnet in soft morning light

Do Silk Bonnets Work for Curly Hair? (Silk vs S...

Yes — a silk bonnet wraps curly, coily and textured hair in a smooth, low-friction, moisture-keeping surface, preserving definition and cutting frizz and breakage overnight. And silk beats satin (usually...

Do Silk Bonnets Work for Curly Hair? (Silk vs Satin Bonnets)

Yes — a silk bonnet wraps curly, coily and textured hair in a smooth, low-friction, moisture-keeping surface, preserving definition and cutting frizz and breakage overnight. And silk beats satin (usually...

A woman thoughtfully holding a length of natural, undyed ivory mulberry silk in soft daylight by a window

Is Silk Cruelty-Free, Vegan and Sustainable? An...

Honestly: conventional silk is neither vegan nor strictly cruelty-free — the pupae are killed to keep the filament unbroken. But silk is natural, renewable and biodegradable, with a lighter long-term...

Is Silk Cruelty-Free, Vegan and Sustainable? An Honest Look

Honestly: conventional silk is neither vegan nor strictly cruelty-free — the pupae are killed to keep the filament unbroken. But silk is natural, renewable and biodegradable, with a lighter long-term...

A woman examining a flowing length of lustrous ivory mulberry silk fabric in soft daylight

Silk vs Bamboo and Eucalyptus 'Silk': What's th...

"Bamboo silk" and "eucalyptus silk" aren't silk at all — they're lyocell and viscose, soft plant-derived fabrics spun from wood pulp, not the silkworm's protein fibre. They're decent fabrics, but...

Silk vs Bamboo and Eucalyptus 'Silk': What's the Difference?

"Bamboo silk" and "eucalyptus silk" aren't silk at all — they're lyocell and viscose, soft plant-derived fabrics spun from wood pulp, not the silkworm's protein fibre. They're decent fabrics, but...

A woman holding a freshly washed, lustrous ivory mulberry silk pillowcase up to soft daylight, admiring its restored sheen

How to Whiten Yellowed Silk and Restore Its Shine

Yellowed or dull silk comes from oil, sweat, harsh detergent residue and heat. The gentle fix is a cool wash and a white-vinegar rinse, never bleach — the mild acid...

How to Whiten Yellowed Silk and Restore Its Shine

Yellowed or dull silk comes from oil, sweat, harsh detergent residue and heat. The gentle fix is a cool wash and a white-vinegar rinse, never bleach — the mild acid...

A woman gently spot-treating a small mark on an ivory mulberry silk pillowcase over a basin of cool water in soft light

How to Remove Sweat, Deodorant or Makeup Stains...

Act fast and dab gently with cool water and a little pH-neutral detergent — never bleach, hot water or scrubbing. Sweat and deodorant respond to diluted white vinegar; oil-based makeup...

How to Remove Sweat, Deodorant or Makeup Stains from Silk

Act fast and dab gently with cool water and a little pH-neutral detergent — never bleach, hot water or scrubbing. Sweat and deodorant respond to diluted white vinegar; oil-based makeup...

A woman holding up a flowing ivory mulberry silk garment and reading its care label thoughtfully in soft daylight

Do You Need to Dry-Clean Silk?

Usually no — most silk, including pillowcases, washes safely at home in cool water with a gentle detergent, and that's often kinder than dry-cleaning solvents. Dry-clean tailored, lined or embellished...

Do You Need to Dry-Clean Silk?

Usually no — most silk, including pillowcases, washes safely at home in cool water with a gentle detergent, and that's often kinder than dry-cleaning solvents. Dry-clean tailored, lined or embellished...