The benefits of sleeping on silk
Beauty sleep, in pure silk.
Less friction for your hair, less pull on your skin, and a pillow that stays cool to the touch. Our Grade 6A mulberry silk has a hidden closure with no zippers, and every pillowcase comes with a mesh wash bag.
Why silk
What silk does while you sleep
Sleeping on silk comes down to three things cotton can't match: a smoother surface, a cooler feel, and less absorbency. Here is what that means for your night and your morning.
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Temperature
A cooler, fresher pillow.
Find your mommeSilk is a natural protein fiber that breathes. It feels cool the moment you lie down and stays comfortable through the night, so there is less flipping to find the cool side.
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Hair
Smoother hair in the morning.
Silk for your hairCotton's textured weave grabs your hair every time you move. Silk lets it glide, which can mean less frizz, fewer tangles and less bedhead. A favorite for curly, textured and color-treated hair.
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Skin
Gentler on your skin.
Silk for your skinSilk glides under your face instead of tugging, so you wake up with fewer sleep creases. It also absorbs less than cotton, so your night cream stays on your skin, not your pillowcase.
Side by side
Silk vs. cotton pillowcases
| Compare | Mulberry silk | Cotton |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Cool to the touch and breathable | Soft, but warms up against your skin |
| Hair | Smooth surface with less friction, so less frizz and bedhead | Textured weave that can catch and tangle hair |
| Skin | Glides instead of pulling, for fewer sleep creases | Can press creases into skin overnight |
| Skincare | Absorbs less, so night creams stay on your skin | Absorbs oils and night creams |
| Care | Machine wash on delicate in the included mesh bag | Regular wash |
Fishers Finery pillowcases are 100% Grade 6A mulberry silk on both sides, never satin or polyester.
Shop the silk sleep edit
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25 Momme 100% Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
From $ 55.99
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Women's 100% Mulberry Silk Classic Full Length Pajama Set with Gift Box
$ 249.99
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100% Pure Mulberry Silk Hair Scrunchies with Gift Box - Set of 6 Skinny Hair Ties
$ 49.99
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100% Pure Mulberry Silk Hair Scrunchies with Gift Box - Set of 3 Large Hair Ties
$ 33.99
Fishers Finery silk
Made for a better night.
- Grade 6A long-strand mulberry silk on both sides, in 19, 25 and 30 momme.
- A hidden envelope closure with no zippers, so it looks like a sham.
- Oeko-Tex® Made in Green certified.
- A mesh wash bag with every pillowcase.
Award winning
Recognized by the experts
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Best Overall, 10 years running
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Best Silk Pillowcase 2026
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Best Overall 2026
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2025 Bedding Awards
Silk sleep questions
What are the benefits of sleeping on a silk pillowcase?
Silk has less friction than cotton, so it is gentler on hair and skin, with less frizz, bedhead and sleep creases. It absorbs less moisture, so night creams stay on your skin, and it feels cool and breathable through the night.
Is silk good for your hair?
Silk has less friction than cotton, so hair glides instead of catching. That can mean less frizz, fewer tangles and less bedhead in the morning. More on silk and hair.
Is silk good for your skin?
Silk glides under your face instead of pulling, which can mean fewer sleep creases. It also absorbs less moisture than cotton, so your night cream stays on your skin instead of your pillowcase. More on silk and skin.
Do silk pillowcases sleep cooler than cotton?
Silk is a natural, breathable fiber that feels cool to the touch. Many people find it stays more comfortable through the night than cotton.
What is the difference between silk and satin pillowcases?
Silk is a natural fiber. Satin is a type of weave, usually made from polyester. Fishers Finery pillowcases are 100% Grade 6A mulberry silk on both sides.
What momme should I choose?
19 momme is our lightest and most affordable. 25 momme has 32% more silk and has been Good Housekeeping's Best Overall silk pillowcase for 10 years running. 30 momme Black Label™ has 58% more silk, was named Best Overall by HGTV in 2026 and comes gift boxed. Read our momme guide.
Do you have an organic silk pillowcase?
Yes. Our HDRF 25 momme pillowcase is GOTS certified organic mulberry silk, and 20% of proceeds go to the Hope for Depression Research Foundation.
How do I wash a silk pillowcase?
Hand wash, or machine wash on a delicate cycle with cold water and a gentle detergent. Every pillowcase comes with a mesh wash bag for the machine. Air dry. See our silk care guide for step-by-step instructions.
Is silk safe for sensitive skin?
Our silk is Oeko-Tex® Made in Green certified, which means it is tested for harmful substances and made in environmentally friendly facilities. Natural White is undyed, for the purest option.