The Feel of Silk
There are many advantages to sleeping on silk. The first is that they can provide a soft and silky sensation enabling one to have a sound sleep. Additionally, they can help keep your skin cool and comfortable during the warm summer months. When choosing silk bedding it’s important to pay attention to the thread count. Basically, pillow cases and sheets that have a high thread count will feel softer to the touch. If you desire sheets that are silky soft, and smooth on your skin, select those with the highest thread count.
Silk is a natural fabric and for those who might have sensitive skin or are susceptible to other fabrics, silk is often a good choice. The only aspect to take into consideration is that silk bedding can be very slippery and slide. Yet, this is often the aspect that makes them desirable. You might find that if you put oils or lotion at your skin before bedtime that it is a good idea to let the lotions fully absorb before going to bed. This is especially true for women who sleep with night cream on their faces. You might find that applying creams and lotions at least an hour before bedtime will help prevent those oils from getting onto your silk.
It’s important to understand that many people choose imitation silk or satin instead of pure silk. However, this is not recommended as these imitators often lose their silky sensation after laundering. The qualities that make silk bedding slippery are those that makes them incredibly soft as well. If you select imitations or sheets that have a low thread count, your bedding might lose their silky softness after laundering. To ensure that your bedding can withstand the effects of laundering, choose pure silk.