The Silk Perspective

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...

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...