Collection: Mulberry Silk Pillowcases

There are many opinions and myths about silk pillowcases.
So here is the low down on the pro's and con's.

+

• Improves hair lustre and reduces tangles/ frizziness/ breakage
• Hair stays softer and smoother for a longer period
• 25 Momme Mulberry Silk - highest grade 6A long-fibre
• Requires less frequent washing than cotton
• Super soft, comfortable and incredibly smooth
• Hypoallergenic, non-irritating and dust mite resistant
• Temperature regulating for optimum sleep
• When following our care instructions, silk bedding can have a longer lifetime use than cotton
• Sustainable - producing 1kg of silk emits 800x less carbon than cotton and other fabrics
• Doesn't pollute our waterways with microplastics like polyester / synthetic fibres do

-

• Due to the intricate process of creating silk in terms of both time and skill, it has a larger upfront investment than other fabrics
• Requires some small additional care when washing (machine-washable).

Yes, silk pillowcases are recommended by many top hairdressers as they preserve your hair's natural oils and moisture. This, along with its smooth action whilst sleeping, helps prevent breakage, matting, hair kinks, frizziness, and knotted hair in the morning.

Both oily, dry, curly and red hair alike all benefit from silk's natural properties. Many customers find it even extends their blow dry for a few days.

No, they don't. Quite on the contrary, the high quality silk we use is breathable and temperature regulating to maintain your optimum sleeping climate. If you overheat in the summer, silk is naturally cooling and vents excess heat. In the winter, it provides an insulation barrier if you're cold, creating an air pocket between the lattice structure to warm you up into that optimum temperature band.

With its calming and climate control properties, Mayfairsilk helps you enjoy a deeper, super comfortable sleep without disturbance.

Well, not all silk can be machine-washed, however Mayfairsilk most definitely is machine-washable! This makes it easy to care for when you follow a few simple care instructions:

1) Wash silk separately using a delicate detergent designed for silk/wool.
2) Our silk pillowcases, being 25 Momme can be machine-washed on a delicate cycle or hand-washed. We recommend using a delicates mesh laundry bag.
3) Do not use fabric softeners or optical brighteners. Do not tumble dry. For drying, simply place between two cotton towels and they will absorb 80% of the water out of the silk, then simply hang dry in the shade.
4) Iron inside out whilst slightly damp, or steam to relax any creases. Your body heat will also relax creases over a few days.
5) Bed making: Here is a quick and simple method for putting a silk pillowcase on a pillow without ‘tugging’, as that can cause tearing over time. Roll/scrunch the pillowcase into a ring (shaped like a doughnut). Now fold the pillow lengthwise and pinch in the middle, insert pillow into the pillowcase ring. Align the corners of the pillow with the end corners of pillowcase and unroll gently using your other hand. Once fully unrolled, align pillow corners and close the envelope pocket. Reshape and place on the bed.