Silk pillowcases are made from, well, silk, a natural protein fiber from silk worms that’s soft and breathable, meaning it allows air to pass through.
Silk is more expensive than cotton and other kinds of fibers, which is why silk pillowcases are likewise more expensive than others.
Where To Buy Silk pillowcase In South Africa
For the Love of Silk
Address: 27 Somerset Road Cape Quarter Square Unit No:SH102, Green Point, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 6PM ⋅ Opens 9AM Wed
Phone: +27 61 431 7188
Sanders South Africa – The Softer Side of German Engineering
Address: 375 Main Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Wed
Phone: +27 86 123 4448
Falucca Fine Linen Studio
Address: By appointment only, 23 Rotherfield Rd, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7801, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Wed
Phone: +27 82 548 4703.
How expensive is a real silk pillowcase?
R729.76at Amazon
Far and away the best silk pillowcase we tested, the Fishers Finery 100% long-strand, luxurious mulberry silk is an excellent, easy-to wash pillowcase with great fit on our pillows, that felt better against the skin than anything we tried and is so well constructed it should last for years to come.
Are silk pillow cases really worth it?
“Sleeping on a satin or silk pillowcase can provide users with many benefits compared to cotton pillowcases,” says Annie Gonzalez, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Riverchase Dermatology in Miami. “Unlike cotton, silk and satin pillowcases do not absorb moisture and keep cool and dry all night long.
Are silk pillowcases better than cotton?
The fabric absorbs less moisture than cotton, so your skin stays more hydrated on silk than it does on percale cotton.
For those who suffer from especially dry skin or who live in seasonally dry climates, that bit of extra overnight hydration can mean waking up with a less tight, dry face.