The Silk Perspective

A British woman with blonde hair smoothing a clean ivory mulberry silk pillowcase onto a pillow in a bright, fresh, airy bedroom

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...

A woman lying with her head on an ivory mulberry silk pillowcase, her healthy dark hair fanned smoothly across it in soft morning light

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....

A British woman with blonde hair and calm, clear skin resting her cheek against a smooth ivory mulberry silk pillowcase in soft morning light

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...

A woman gently hand-washing a piece of ivory mulberry silk in a basin of cool, lightly soapy water in soft natural light

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...

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Where Can I Buy a Silk Pillowcase in NZ?

You can buy silk pillowcases in NZ online from silk specialists like LS Silk NZ (free shipping over $100), plus some department stores and marketplaces. The trick is buying real...

Where Can I Buy a Silk Pillowcase in NZ?

You can buy silk pillowcases in NZ online from silk specialists like LS Silk NZ (free shipping over $100), plus some department stores and marketplaces. The trick is buying real...

A woman gently placing a folded ivory mulberry silk pillowcase into a fine mesh laundry wash bag in soft natural light

Can You Machine Wash Silk?

Yes — carefully. Silk machine-washes fine on a cold, gentle cycle in a mesh bag with a mild pH-neutral detergent; just keep it away from heat, hard spins, bleach and...

Can You Machine Wash Silk?

Yes — carefully. Silk machine-washes fine on a cold, gentle cycle in a mesh bag with a mild pH-neutral detergent; just keep it away from heat, hard spins, bleach and...