Wondering if you should get satin or silk pillowcases?
I’ve always slept on a satin one but recently switched to silk.
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And Ive done so ever sincethat is, until a silk pillowcase landed on my desk.
Satin pillowcases, usually made of polyester satin, arose as a more affordable alternative to silk.
While polyester satin is a human-made fiber, silk is a natural fiber spun by silkworms.
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Both serve as great alternatives to cotton pillowcases for better hair and skin health.
It also allows the hair to keep its natural oils and prevents frizz and dehydration.
For one, satin is much shinier than silk.
While silk has a subtle luster, satin is straight-up glossyespecially in comparison to my Tencel sheets.
Both feel incredibly smooth, but the satin feels slippery while the silk feels buttery soft.
The fibers are farmed sustainably and are free of pesticides, dyes, and bleaches.
They are woven by small community groups working in India.
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