The Silk Perspective

A woman comparing a few neatly folded mulberry silk pillowcases in soft neutral colours in soft daylight

What Colour Silk Pillowcase Should I Choose?

Choose by your bedroom, how much you want to hide marks, and your taste — no colour is better for skin or hair, since with OEKO-TEX silk the dye is...

What Colour Silk Pillowcase Should I Choose?

Choose by your bedroom, how much you want to hide marks, and your taste — no colour is better for skin or hair, since with OEKO-TEX silk the dye is...

A woman resting her cheek comfortably on a smooth ivory mulberry silk pillowcase in soft morning light

Which Side of a Silk Pillowcase Do You Sleep On?

Either — both faces of a genuine 100% mulberry silk pillowcase are the same smooth silk, so there's no right or wrong side. The only thing to mind is the...

Which Side of a Silk Pillowcase Do You Sleep On?

Either — both faces of a genuine 100% mulberry silk pillowcase are the same smooth silk, so there's no right or wrong side. The only thing to mind is the...

A woman looking cool and relaxed in bright summer daylight beside an open window, wearing a black silk camisole

Is Silk Hot to Wear? (And Is It Good for Summer?)

No — genuine silk isn't hot; it's lightweight, breathable and naturally thermoregulating, so it feels cool and dry in the heat and is one of the better fabrics for summer....

Is Silk Hot to Wear? (And Is It Good for Summer?)

No — genuine silk isn't hot; it's lightweight, breathable and naturally thermoregulating, so it feels cool and dry in the heat and is one of the better fabrics for summer....

A woman waking with smooth, still-sleek blow-dried hair resting on an ivory mulberry silk pillowcase in soft morning light

Will a Silk Pillowcase Keep My Blow-Dry or Curl...

Largely yes — a silk pillowcase's smooth, low-friction surface lets hair glide instead of frizzing against cotton, so a blow-dry stays sleeker and curls keep their definition a day or...

Will a Silk Pillowcase Keep My Blow-Dry or Curls Overnight?

Largely yes — a silk pillowcase's smooth, low-friction surface lets hair glide instead of frizzing against cotton, so a blow-dry stays sleeker and curls keep their definition a day or...

A woman gently folding a piece of ivory silk and placing it into an open drawer in soft daylight

How to Store Silk and Prevent Moths

Store silk clean, dry, cool and dark in a breathable cotton bag (never airtight plastic), away from sun and damp, with cedar or lavender to deter moths. The key: always...

How to Store Silk and Prevent Moths

Store silk clean, dry, cool and dark in a breathable cotton bag (never airtight plastic), away from sun and damp, with cedar or lavender to deter moths. The key: always...

A woman holding a smooth ivory mulberry silk pillowcase and looking at it reassured in soft daylight

What Does OEKO-TEX Certified Silk Mean? (And Ca...

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified silk has been independently lab-tested free of harmful substances — dyes, residues and finishes. And a true silk allergy is rare: most 'silk reactions' are to...

What Does OEKO-TEX Certified Silk Mean? (And Can You Be Allergic to Silk?)

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified silk has been independently lab-tested free of harmful substances — dyes, residues and finishes. And a true silk allergy is rare: most 'silk reactions' are to...