Pillowcase Choice- Why Silk Over Satin

Silk Pillowcase versus Satin Pillowcase - one of the most classic battle in bedding accessories. Although they do share a lot in common (That’s why these two are always compared together) and each has its pros and cons, we recommend silk pillowcase over satin and we have strong reasons. Check out this article to find out.

What Are They?

Silk means a pure natural fiber harvested from a special silkworm. In its thousands years of development, its whole production chain has remained 100 percent organic even nowadays. Silk was first noticed due to its gleaming surface and soft hand feel, but its sturdiness varies its applications broadly - even including cutting-edge environmental science.

Satin, on the other hand, is not a type but a specific weaving technique which was actually originated from silk at the beginning. However, modern satin might contain multiple synthetic fibers such as cotton or polyester.

SILKSILKY Envelope Pillowcase

What Do They Have in Common?

Moisturizing Skin - They both don’t absorb moisture from skin during sleep.

Protecting Hair - Their similarly smooth surfaces reduce friction between hair and pillow so to prevent or partly cure hair dryness.

Shiny and Nice-looking Front - These two pillowcases are almost equally famous for the beautifully gleaming front.

Silk Over Satin - The Outside

First things first - the appearance. Silk performs better in this area because -

It owns a more luxurious look. The original reason why silk came into people’s mind was its radiantly shiny look, and it still is. A set of delicate designed mulberry pillowcasesembellish the whole bedroom - remember the saying? “Your bedroom speaks for you.”

It’s beautiful from both side. Satin might be as bright as silk at the first glance, but the backside is just dull. That’s because its synthetic technology which never happens on silk because silk has been purely natural for thousands of years.

Silk Over Satin - The Inside

Practical effects play a great part too. Let’s see.

Silk performs stronger. Despite its extremely soft hand feel, silk is actually with durability and that’s why its application varies from bedding accessories to science during its millennial history. It’s testified thatsilk pillow cases lasts more than 10 years.

Silk pillow cases prevent allergy better. Many people might get allergic in synthetic fabrics such as polyester which appears in satin much. But silk, the pure natural fiber, is resistant to lots of allergens such as mold and mite (this causes dermatitis).

Silk - nature’s greatest thermostat. It’s gifted with amazing temperature keeping - tired of tossing and turning in hot summer nights? Then puresilk pillow coverswill be your excellent choice.

SILKSILKY Zipper Pillowcase

Hair Condition Matters Too

Yes this one is true. Pick silk under these two circumstances -

Curly hair. Sleeping silk pillowcases are slightly smoother and that’s why it minimizes curly hair from breakage or frizz.

Dry, frizzly or bad dandruff. 100% silk pillowcases, made with the softest natural fiber on Earth, not only saves hair from dryness but also prevents potential hair condition.

Silk Pillowcase Smooths Hair

Silk and satin look and perform similar but they’re actually quite different in details, especially for real silk. If you want to know more about real silk, there are plenty products that vary widely in our website.

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