Our silk pillowcases are crafted from 100% Grade 6A long-fibre Mulberry silk in a substantial 25 Momme weight, with our signature soft-touch matte finish. Naturally hypoallergenic and temperature-regulating, silk helps reduce friction, tangles and sleep creases while helping skin and hair retain their natural moisture. Choose from plain colours and exclusive prints in Classic housewife styles with a clean edge, or Oxford styles framed by a 3 cm border. Selected designs feature tonal or contrast piping. Standard and Super King sizes are available, with an envelope closure and no zip.
The lights are low. The day has finally stopped asking things of you. You rest your cheek on smooth, supple silk, draw the pillow a little closer and settle in. A small moment, perhaps. Rather a lovely one to have every night.
Choosing a silk pillowcase is about more than how the bed looks. It is the pleasure of a fabric that feels soft and reassuring against your skin, a quiet lustre in the morning light and a colour that makes the whole room feel more like you.
Mayfairsilk brings that feeling together with the details that make it work for real life. Substantial 25 Momme Mulberry silk. Our much-loved matte finish. An envelope closure, without a zip. Beautiful enough to give. Far too nice to save for guests.
Momme measures silk fabric weight, rather than thread count. Our 25 Momme silk has a substantial, supple feel: cloth with a little body, a soft fall and that easy glide against your cheek. The number has a purpose. You should be able to feel it.
Each pillowcase is made from 100% Grade 6A long-fibre Mulberry silk, individually hand-cut and machine-stitched. Mulberry silk comes from silkworms fed Mulberry leaves. Fibre, weave and finishing all matter, which is why we pay attention to the whole cloth.
Then comes our signature soft-touch matte finish. A restrained lustre, rather than a glossy surface. It gives plain colours depth and prints definition, while feeling wonderfully inviting. This is silk made to live with, as much as to look at.
For the details, explore our Momme guide and silk grades.
Silk's smooth surface means less friction, catching and pulling as you turn your head. For curly hair, fine hair or a carefully styled blow-dry, that gentle glide can mean fewer tangles and less friction-related frizz. If frizzy hair is your morning complaint, your pillow is a good place to start. Your hair has enough to contend with during the day.
Smooth silk can help minimise temporary sleep creases and feels gentle against sensitive skin. It also absorbs less moisture than cotton pillowcases, helping preserve your skin's natural moisture. For dry skin, that lower absorbency and soft contact make a lovely companion to your evening skincare routine.
Naturally breathable and thermoregulating silk helps support a comfortable sleep environment. Enjoy its cool first touch and the way it moves with you. A softer place to settle into, whether the window is open or the duvet is firmly tucked in.
You do not need to replace the whole bed. A single pure silk pillowcase brings the difference to the place you feel it most. A pair makes your existing bed linen feel newly dressed. Start small. See how attached you become.
Keep it tonal with Ivory, Brilliant White or Oyster Grey. Add a little warmth with Precious Pink, or depth with Midnight Blue and Charcoal. Let a designer print be the focal point, a botanical detail, a flash of feathers or something rather less shy.
Our printed silk pillowcases use the same 25 Momme pure Mulberry silk as the plain colours. Choose the design that makes you smile. The cloth is every bit as lovely underneath.
For a clean outline, choose Classic. For a little more framing, choose an Oxford border. A pair need not match, either. It is your bedroom, after all.
Build on the feeling with silk sheets and duvet covers, or enjoy your pillowcases with the cotton and linen pieces you already love.
Measure your pillow, rather than choosing by mattress size. UK Standard is 50 × 75 cm; Super King is 50 × 90 cm. A king-size bed can still have Standard pillows.
Classic styles have a clean outline, sometimes with fine piping. Oxford adds a 3 cm decorative border beyond the pillow fit. Both tuck the pillow into an envelope pocket, without a zip against your cheek.
Check the pillowcase size chart or explore Super King pillowcases. Available sizes and finishes vary by design.
Mayfairsilk pillowcases can be machine washed on a silk or delicate cycle, or gently hand washed. Turn inside out, use a mesh laundry bag and select cold water or a setting below 30°C, with a pH-neutral, enzyme-free detergent suitable for silk.
Skip bleach and fabric softener. Press out water gently, without wringing, then air dry in the shade. Do not tumble dry. A little care keeps this an everyday pleasure.
Wash pillowcases weekly as a starting point, sooner when needed. Our silk care guide takes you through the full washing process.
The best way to understand the feel of our silk is to sleep on it. Feel the difference with our 30-night sleep guarantee. Try your pillowcase at home and, if it is not right for you, contact us to arrange a return for a refund of the pillowcase purchase price.
For non-faulty returns, return shipping to our UK warehouse is your responsibility. See the full guarantee and returns terms.
Silk is a natural fibre; satin describes a weave. Satin pillowcases may be made from silk, polyester or another fibre. Many use synthetic fabrics, so check composition rather than relying on a silky appearance. Mayfairsilk pillowcases are made from 100% Mulberry silk: real silk, with our soft-touch matte finish. Read our silk versus satin guide.
If the feeling of your bed matters to you, a pillowcase is an accessible way to experience pure silk. You get the smooth surface for skin and hair without replacing all your bedding. Compare composition, Momme weight, finish, fit and care, then use our 30-night sleep guarantee to discover whether Mayfairsilk is right for you, subject to the linked terms.
At the same fabric dimensions, 25 Momme contains about 14% more silk by weight than 22 Momme and about 32% more than 19 Momme. That gives the cloth extra substance, but weight is only part of quality. Grade, weave, finish and construction matter too. Our pillowcases combine 25 Momme Grade 6A Mulberry silk with a soft-touch matte finish.
Silk's smooth surface helps reduce friction, tugging and tangling as you move in bed. That can help minimise morning bedhead and friction-related frizz, whether your hair is curly, fine, straight or styled. The hair benefits come from a gentler glide, alongside the haircare routine that suits you.
Smooth silk can help minimise temporary sleep creases and feel gentle against sensitive skin. It absorbs less moisture than cotton, helping skin retain more of its natural moisture. Choose it for comfort and smooth contact as part of your routine.
Silk is naturally breathable and thermoregulating, with a cool first touch that hot sleepers may enjoy. Your pillow filling, duvet, room temperature and personal preference also influence overnight comfort. Choose the layers around you for the season.
UK Standard measures 50 × 75 cm; Super King measures 50 × 90 cm. These correspond to our US Queen and US King labels. Measure the pillow itself, rather than relying on your bed size. The dimensions describe the pillow fit; an Oxford border is additional decorative fabric. Check the size chart before ordering.
No. Both Classic and Oxford pillowcases use an envelope closure to keep the pillow neatly tucked inside. No zip to press against your cheek. Ease the pillow into place and tuck it into the pocket rather than pulling hard on the silk.
Classic has a clean outline without an Oxford flange; some designs have fine piping. Oxford adds a 3 cm decorative border to frame the pillow. Both use the same 25 Momme silk and an envelope closure. Choose the look you prefer and check available sizes on the product page.
Yes. Our designer prints use the same 25 Momme pure Mulberry silk and soft-touch matte finish as the plain-colour range. Colour and pattern change the look, not the fabric weight. Not every print is offered in both sizes, so check your chosen design.
Yes, following the product label and our care guide. Choose a silk or delicate cycle below 30°C, a mesh laundry bag and a pH-neutral, enzyme-free silk-safe detergent. Wash separately from other fabrics, avoid bleach and fabric softener, then air dry in the shade. Do not tumble dry.
Sleep on your Mayfairsilk pillowcase at home for up to 30 nights. If it is not right for you, contact us to arrange a return for a refund of the pillowcase purchase price. For non-faulty returns, return shipping to our UK warehouse is your responsibility. Read the full guarantee terms.
Absolutely. Each pillowcase is presented in a gift box. One is a thoughtful introduction to silk; a pair is a lovely way to dress the bed. If you would like a coordinated present, explore our silk gift sets.
Orders are fulfilled from our UK warehouse and sent by tracked courier. UK Mainland delivery is complimentary on orders of £50 or more. Weekday orders placed before 1pm are normally dispatched the same day, with exceptions during busy periods or where extra processing is needed. See delivery details for your destination.
Begin with 100% silk composition, then compare Momme weight, fibre grade, fit and finishing. Think about what you want to feel: a substantial, supple cloth, a smooth surface for skin and hair, and a finish you enjoy touching. Choose the colour and cut you want to wake up to. Our 30-night sleep guarantee lets you try Mayfairsilk at home, subject to the linked terms.
