The Silk Perspective
How to Get Wrinkles Out of Silk (Can You Iron It?)
The gentlest way to de-crease silk is to steam it, not press it — a handheld steamer or bathroom shower steam relaxes the wrinkles out. You can iron silk on...
How to Get Wrinkles Out of Silk (Can You Iron It?)
The gentlest way to de-crease silk is to steam it, not press it — a handheld steamer or bathroom shower steam relaxes the wrinkles out. You can iron silk on...
Can You Tumble Dry Silk? (And How to Dry a Silk...
No — don't tumble dry silk; the heat and tumbling shrink, weaken and dull it. Press it gently in a towel and lay it flat or hang it in the...
Can You Tumble Dry Silk? (And How to Dry a Silk Pillowcase)
No — don't tumble dry silk; the heat and tumbling shrink, weaken and dull it. Press it gently in a towel and lay it flat or hang it in the...
Are Silk Pillowcases Hypoallergenic (and Do The...
Largely yes — silk is naturally low-allergen: its sericin protein resists microbes and its smooth, tight, dry weave gives dust mites, mould and dander little to settle into. It's not...
Are Silk Pillowcases Hypoallergenic (and Do They Repel Dust Mites)?
Largely yes — silk is naturally low-allergen: its sericin protein resists microbes and its smooth, tight, dry weave gives dust mites, mould and dander little to settle into. It's not...
Do Silk Pillowcases Help With Hair Loss, Thinni...
Honestly, silk won't grow hair or cure hair loss — but it reduces the breakage and friction-shedding that make thinning worse, helping you keep the length and density you have....
Do Silk Pillowcases Help With Hair Loss, Thinning or Growth?
Honestly, silk won't grow hair or cure hair loss — but it reduces the breakage and friction-shedding that make thinning worse, helping you keep the length and density you have....
Are Silk Pillowcases Good for Sensitive Skin, E...
Yes — silk is one of the gentler pillowcases for sensitive, reactive or eczema- and rosacea-prone skin: smooth, breathable, low-absorbency and allergen-resistant. It's supportive comfort, not a cure. Here's how...
Are Silk Pillowcases Good for Sensitive Skin, Eczema and Rosacea?
Yes — silk is one of the gentler pillowcases for sensitive, reactive or eczema- and rosacea-prone skin: smooth, breathable, low-absorbency and allergen-resistant. It's supportive comfort, not a cure. Here's how...
What Detergent Should You Use on Silk?
Use a pH-neutral or silk-specific detergent in cool water — a small amount. A wool or gentle delicates wash works too; in a pinch, a few drops of mild fragrance-free...
What Detergent Should You Use on Silk?
Use a pH-neutral or silk-specific detergent in cool water — a small amount. A wool or gentle delicates wash works too; in a pinch, a few drops of mild fragrance-free...