Get Glowing with Our Edit of the Best Silk Pillowcases — and Take Your Pick From an Array of Colors, Sizes, and Prints

Not everyone knows that our choice of bedding can prove fundamental in keeping our skin and hair health in check as we recharge at night. While everyone's sleep essentials differ based on skin, hair type, body temperature, and style preferences, there's more than one reason why you should consider giving one of the best silk pillowcases a go in your next bedroom upgrade, particularly if you're looking for pros and cons based on which to evaluate the best bedding sets. Apart from its apparent beauty, "silk is smoother than most materials," LILYSILK's brand lead Wendy Zhang says, hence "sleeping on silk pillowcases can lessen the friction against your skin, help reduce skin irritation, and even prevent creasing or wrinkles." They also minimize abrasion "on your hair, avoiding tangles and breakage", she adds.

If that wasn't enough to convince you that silk pillowcases are worth the splurge, Livingetc's Style Editor Julia Demer, who owns six of them, will do the rest. "Personally, I swear by silk pillowcases," she says. "The difference is noticeable if I forget to pack them when traveling: my skin breaks out, and my hair looks... well, for lack of a better word — dented." Hot sleepers like myself will be happy to hear that, besides making your bed look plush and sophisticated, bagging a pair of the best silk pillowcases will also grant them a fresh feel throughout the night, thanks to their ability to draw heat away from the skin. Naturally hypoallergenic and dust mites-, mold-, and fungus-proof, this bedding addition is a real treat for people with sensitive skin, eczema, and psoriasis.

If being aware of the advantages that similar sleep-aiding products, including the best weighted blankets and the top sleep masks, have is key to making the most of your repose, and finding the best pajama brands can allow you to perfect your sense of style away from others' gaze, having some of the best silk pillowcases in your home could be the most immediate way to preserve your skin, hair, and sleep health at their prime. Keen to know more? Discover our edit of the best silk pillowcases, selected for comfort, quality, care versatility, and room-reviving aesthetic, below.

1. Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

When it comes to bedding, Brooklyn-based brand Brooklinen never disappoints. Living up to customers' expectations, its stylish, playful selection of sleep-focused products celebrates the intersection of craftsmanship, inventiveness, and quality, granting the label's fanbase durable, and beautiful, rest-enhancing items for all tastes and seasons. Described by some of Brooklinen's customers as "luxurious and life-changing", this Mulberry Silk Pillowcase, hand-washable and complete with envelope closure, isn't an exception to the brand's coveted collections. Available in 9 different colorways, including three striking prints and a starry night-inspired one, and currently on sale for $44.25 instead of $59.00, it offers great value for money. Get their Mulberry Silk Bundle, comprising one silk pillowcase and matching eye mask, for the full experience.

Shop all of Brooklinen's products here.

2. Sleep Number Silk Pillowcase

Compared to other types of pillowcases, silk ones truly allow you to give your minimalist bedding set the luxury design treatment thanks to their widely frills-free, monochromatic models. Still, while choosing the right color to match the rest of the bedroom might be important, we want our selection of the best silk pillowcases to present you with products that aren't just aesthetically pleasing, but worth the investment and able to stand the test of time. Known for its tech-engineered offering and adjustable air mattresses, Sleep Number nails both: its Silk Pillowcases, purchasable in the ever-elegant Champagne and Cloud Gray shades, can be machine-washed inside out using a delicate, cold water cycle and mild detergent for an ever-refreshing good night's sleep. For just $49.99, it comes with zipper closure and fits all pillow shapes, making it way more affordable and versatile than many alternatives on the market.

Shop all of Sleep Number's products here.

3. Gingerlily Classic Contemporary Tangleweed Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

To some, including myself, the lack of more silk pillowcases decorated with fun, colorful motifs can act as a deterrent when browsing different pillowcase solutions, and who can blame them? Luckily, not all brands' silk selection sticks to the pattern-free, jet-set-ready sumptuousness of color-drenched bedding, as proven by the bucolic rose and white Tangleweed design of this Gingerlily option. Coming courtesy of one of the world's leading labels in the silk manufacturing industry, this Mulberry pillowcase features a high 'momme' thread count of 19, promising long-term softness, quality, and durability while also retaining its delicate feel. Machine-washable, this case might well be available at a higher price point ($140.00), but you know what it stands for.

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4. Slip® Silk Pillowcase

Few brands do silk like Australian-based, family-owned, and run brand Slip®, or, in founders Fiona Stewart and Justin Dubois' own words, "the beauty secret of celebrity hairstylists, dermatologists, and beauty experts". After uncovering the revolutionary power of silk pillowcases in an attempt to reduce the negative skin and hair conditions triggered by acne medication in 2003, Stewart decided to make it her own and bring it to the people through Slip®, which she co-launched the following year. Since then, their products, particularly their silk pillowcases, have become synonymous with elegance and reliable quality while bringing a quirky, fun twist to the bedding universe — starting with packaging (captured above).

Crafted from 22 momme, highest grade (6A) Mulberry silk, considered "the golden standard" for luxury silk items, especially sleep-aiding ones, this Slip® Silk Pillowcase will add instant shine to your bedroom. Available in multiple monochromatic hues as well as summer-inspired prints, it is chemicals-free, made to last, and easily washable by hand or machine. The go-to of Livingetc's Style Editor Julia Demer, Slip® pillowcases are certainly some of the best pillowcases for hair and skin, and hands-down part of the most aesthetic ones in commerce, too.

Shop all of Slip®'s products here.

5. Gingerlily x Sheila Bridges Harlem Toile Silk Pillowcase

Ask a Style Editor to source you the most innovative silk pillowcases for hair and skin health and sheer extravaganza, and she won't let you down. "I'm a sucker for toile — on a mug, a rug — anything goes. But a pillowcase?! Now we're talking," Livingetc's Julia Demer says of this Gingerlily x Sheila Bridges collaboration. "If you're as fond of it as I am, then this option from Bloomingdale's is an absolute dream," she adds. "Opt for the blue and pair with butter yellow to lean into its idyllic French flair."

Shop all of Bloomingdale's products here.

6. Blissy 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

Silk disruptor Blissy's bedding offering has nothing to envy from Slip® and other competitors: its meticulously crafted and dermatologically tested 22-momme, 6A Mulberry silk pillowcases are as fabulous as they are good for your hair, skin, and sleep. Consisting of natural and hypoallergenic fabric, they let expert advice into your room to ensure you can rest at your best. But what if I told you that they are also super discounted? Sales end soon, so you better act quickly! Should you be looking for some color advice, I am personally obsessed with the eccentricity of Blissy's Yellow Tie-Dye Silk Pillowcase model, bringing a spirited ambience into the home, and the ever-calming, biophilic Matcha.

Shop all of Blissy's products here.

7. Coco & Wolf Frill Silk Pillowcase with Liberty Fabric MITSI EMERALD

While researching this roundup of the best silk pillowcases for hair and skin, I was surprised by the absence of colorful, patterned options. And that's why, when I eventually stumbled on Somerset-based brand Coco & Wolf, the powerhouse behind some of the most irreverently extravagant silk pillowcases on the market, I couldn't resist including at least one of their creations in this curated selection. Handmade in the house's South West England studio, these silk pillowcases aren't your ordinary ones, but are carved out of luxury, fanciful Liberty fabrics, offering yet another standout piece to your bedroom's interiors. Available in anything from romantic floral prints to 'Icarus Wings'-inspired motifs, feathered designs, and painting-like fantasies, they seem to have stepped out of artist house Charleston Trust, and will easily transform your sleeping area into a work of art, too.

Naturally hypoallergenic and temperature-regulating, the label's Frill Silk Pillowcase is the one that caught my eye thanks to its unexpected, timeless design. Made of 16 momme, 100% Liberty Belgravia silk satin, it can, sadly, only be hand-washed, line dried, and cool ironed, but its unique look is totally worth the caution.

8. Bare Home 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

No one should be deprived of a good night's beauty sleep, and Bare Home stands out for its commitment to making high-quality silk bedding and its benefits accessible to the wider public. "Don't let this price fool you," says Livingetc's Style Editor and silk connoisseur Julia Demer. "These Bare Home pillowcases utilize top-quality 6A silk, offering a lustrous sheen devoid of unsightly imperfections you might find in lesser silk varieties. At the minute, I am loving the sage hue, which looks equally striking paired with darker bedding hues, like chocolate brown or charcoal, as it does with lighter ones." Unsurpisingly, they are going fast, so get yours whilst you can!

Shop all of Bare Home's products here.

9. LILYSILK Re-LILYSILK Pillowcase

Selected by Livingetc's Style Editor Julia Demer, this specific pillowcase turns conventional silk bedding on its head. "This ingenious concept by LILYSILK utilizes scraps of silk that would otherwise go to waste, transforming them into a beautiful tricolor piece," she explains. "Naturally, each will differ," adds Julia. "You might get a lighter, pastel color story like the one in the photo, or perhaps, a series of jewel tones — after all, the unpredictability of it is part of the fun of this truly one-of-a-kind design."

Shop all of LILYSILK's products here.

10. Sheet Society Fleur Silk Dahlia Pillowcase

Last but not least, rather the opposite as this Fleur Silk Dahlia Pillowcase by Sheet Society might be my top choice among the ones gathered in this listicle, here's another imaginative take on the traditional 100% Mulberry silk pillowcase. Complete with deep pillow flaps to nail the fitting, this creative reinterpretation of the luxe bedding accessory makes it palatable to dwellers interested in savoring the hair and skin benefits of sleeping on silk without compromising on their eccentric taste, myself included. With its 19 momme composition, ensuring "the perfect balance between quality, strength, and breathability", it can be machine washed on cool, delicate cycles, either turned inside out or placed in a wash bag, and dried on a line away from direct exposure to sunlight. Purchasable in eight other shades, including a lilac, sun-filled printed one, it proves there's more to the silk world than shiny, single-color models, and we love to see it.

How should I care for my silk pillowcases?

According to Wendy, professional dry cleaning would be ideal, but "you can also wash by hand or machine in lukewarm water (30°C/86°F) on the gentlest cycle available." Speaking from personal experience, Livingetc's Style Editor Julia Demer shares that she has been washing "silk pillowcases on a gentle cycle for almost a decade without any issues". Still, to prevent inconveniences, people should "be sure not to use bleach and avoid tumble drying", adds Wendy.

Regarding frequency, "pillowcases directly contact your skin and hair every night, so it is important to wash them regularly," explains the LILYSILK brand lead. While it is suggested to wash silk pillowcases once a week or every ten days, "it depends on personal preferences," she adds. "If you sweat heavily or have allergies, it is better to wash them more frequently." In the mood for more bedroom upgrades? Explore our full edit of the best silk bedding, or "what dreams are made of!", as Julia puts it.