Hair spends six to nine hours per night in contact with the pillow. You move, you switch positions, and the fibre rubs against the fabric. On cotton, that friction captures moisture from the hair and tugs at the cuticle. By morning: frizz, dryness, broken strands. On silk, the same movement glides without catching. That simple.
Momme is the silk density unit. The higher it is, the denser and more durable the silk. 19 momme is a correct entry. 22 momme is the sweet spot: dense enough to last, soft enough to breathe. This is the density premium bedding labels use, and it stays accessible.
Silk absorbs far less oil than cotton. If your skin tends to mark, crease, or break out from pillow friction, you will see the difference within weeks. Dermatologists increasingly recommend silk for that reason alone.
Machine wash on a delicate cycle, 30 °C, inside a mesh bag. Gentle detergent, never fabric softener. Air-dry away from sunlight. With that routine, a 22-momme pillowcase lasts several years without losing its hand.
Momme measures weave density. 19 momme is a correct entry point. 22 momme is denser and more durable while staying soft to the touch. Above 25 momme, the hand becomes heavier and less breathable.
Mulberry silk is a natural fibre that regulates temperature and moisture. Polyester satin is a synthetic imitation: pleasant short-term but less breathable and less durable. Both reduce friction for hair, but silk goes further on hydration.
Yes, on a delicate cycle at 30 °C maximum, inside a mesh laundry bag, with gentle detergent. Skip the fabric softener which closes the fibre.
Yes. It is actually a smart move for children with textured hair, who sleep long and often wake up with knots.
Cotton pillowcases absorb hydration and create friction that breaks the fibre. A satin bonnet or silk pillowcase reduces friction by up to 80%, keeps hydration inside the hair and preserves curl or braid definition overnight.
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Eight hours of sleep on silk are eight hours where the fibre stops breaking.
Hand wash, cold water, Marseille soap or mild detergent. No bleach, no spin dryer. Air-dry in the shade: direct sun turns red and orange. A real wax headwrap gets richer over time, not the other way around.
If the elastic is too tight, yes: it's even a common cause of traction alopecia on the temples. Check that the elastic sits above the ears without digging into the skin. A drawstring satin bonnet or a silk pillowcase is gentler.
Cotton-satin is more breathable and natural, but can absorb a bit of hydration. Polyester-satin glides better and retains hydration, but can feel hot in summer. For warm climates, prefer a silk pillowcase or cotton-satin.
