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Recommendations for silk pillowcases ?

I've heard a silk pillowcase is good for my face and hair. I have absolutely zero knowledge about it and would like to have some help about finding the right one due to it being pricey

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I've heard a silk pillowcase is good for my face and hair. I have absolutely zero knowledge about it and would like to have some help about finding the right one due to it being pricey

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u/JobeX

I went with Wirecutter recommendation and also have some from blissy when they were on sale. I tried an Amazon cheapo one and I burnt a part of the material and it was fake and made of some kind of plastic. But at your own risk because there are fakes out there

u/mycatpartyhouse

That's what I did. I think they were labeled mulberry silk. Zipper on one end. I bought about a half dozen so I can change them 2 or 3 times a week and still have enough when some are waiting to be laundered. Looked up how to wash silk online. Printed out an article for later reference. The main points: use a soap formulated for silk and wool. Other laundry soaps or detergents may have an enzyme that damages the fabric. cool water, hand wash, no wringing. I use minimal soap and rinse multiple times. It's obvious when soap residue remains because it dulls the fabric and affects the texture. the article suggests rolling the silk up into a towel and drying flat. I've been hanging my pillowcases in the tub enclosure using a hanger with the little clippy things. Smooth out any wrinkles and let it drip. I either bring a fan into the bathroom or move the damp-but-no-longer-dripping pillowcases out where there's air flow. I've found it helpful to zip the zipper closed before laundering.

u/HysakyOP

if you have really long hair i think the bonnet would be better

u/fridayimatwork

The best reasonably priced ones I’ve found are Cataluna at target. As noted, take care from online sellers as some are not real silk.

u/randomg1rlonreddit

hard questionnn omg cuz ill chose pillowcase to prevent acne yk

u/EcstaticFig4959

Is it better to buy a silk pillowcase or a silk bonnet? I'm debating between the two

u/Long_Ad_5182

True BIFL silk pillowcases are just as much a matter of care as it is craftsmanship. Wash delicately, if not by hand, with special detergent and line dry.

u/Bobbsmomm

Fishers Finery. Good variety with explanations. I’ve loved mine, as have family members.

u/candyapplesugar

I like my quince one so far. The zipper ones are better

u/galacticprincess

I get mine on Amazon, no-name brand, for about half what others go for. Just make sure it's real silk.

u/Substantial-Pool-951

I have both a Slip and a Blissy that I rotate. I prefer the Slip. I think it’s a tad softer Whatever you do, actually put it in a garment bag when you wash it. I skipped that with my first one and it ripped along the zipper.

u/disdkatster

Lots of sellers say 'silk' when what they are selling is silk like. Just be sure you are actually getting silk. I like mine a lot but it has been too long to remember where I got it from.

u/CruxCrush

Clementine. Pricy but so good

u/Chocoslovakian

The ones from Slip can get pricey, but they are better quality - both the pillowcase itself and the zip, if you are getting a zip one. They're great for skin (no more pillow face pleating) but also if your hair tends to frizz, they prevent that. Magic!

u/Lillers22

I have a Fisher’s Finery black label 100% Pure Mulberry silk, 30 Momme. Love it, it was $ but so worth it

u/40somethinggg

I tried two brands - blissy and fishers finery, and blissy is much better/silkier

u/MiniPack13

I ordered 6 of these last year and they’ve been great and are holding up strong compared to others I’ve bought on Amazon in the past. I have always washed mine in a delicates bag on cold then hang dry: https://a.co/d/047TwwUU

u/7303happyrock

I just bought a set of pillowcases from the brand, "ettitude" - the Airy Clean Bamboo Sateen pillowcase set. 🤍