SILK STORIES

Do Silk Pillowcases Make a Good Gift?

Do Silk Pillowcases Make a Good Gift?

Yes — a silk pillowcase is one of the loveliest gifts going. It feels genuinely luxurious and thoughtful, it suits almost anyone (any age, any gender, any bedroom), and unlike...

Do Silk Pillowcases Make a Good Gift?

Yes — a silk pillowcase is one of the loveliest gifts going. It feels genuinely luxurious and thoughtful, it suits almost anyone (any age, any gender, any bedroom), and unlike...

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 three things: what suits your bedroom, whether you want to hide the odd mark between washes, and your own taste — because no colour is “better” for your...

What Colour Silk Pillowcase Should I Choose?

Choose by three things: what suits your bedroom, whether you want to hide the odd mark between washes, and your own taste — because no colour is “better” for your...

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 side — with a genuine silk pillowcase, both faces are the same smooth silk, so you can sleep on whichever one is facing up. There’s no special “right” side...

Which Side of a Silk Pillowcase Do You Sleep On?

Either side — with a genuine silk pillowcase, both faces are the same smooth silk, so you can sleep on whichever one is facing up. There’s no special “right” side...

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 — silk isn’t hot to wear; in fact it’s one of the better fabrics for summer. Its luxe, formal reputation makes people assume it must be warm and stuffy,...

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

No — silk isn’t hot to wear; in fact it’s one of the better fabrics for summer. Its luxe, formal reputation makes people assume it must be warm and stuffy,...

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 is one of the simplest ways to make a blow-dry, curls or any style last an extra day or two. The reason is friction:...

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

Largely yes — a silk pillowcase is one of the simplest ways to make a blow-dry, curls or any style last an extra day or two. The reason is friction:...

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 rather than airtight plastic, away from sunlight and damp — and keep moths off with natural deterrents like...

How to Store Silk and Prevent Moths

Store silk clean, dry, cool and dark, in a breathable cotton bag rather than airtight plastic, away from sunlight and damp — and keep moths off with natural deterrents like...