{ "store": "Mulberry Silk Company", "website": "https://mulberrysilk.uk", "currency": "GBP", "count": 31, "products": [ { "id": "black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie", "sku": "black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie", "title": "Black 22 Momme Double Layer Mulberry Silk Bonnet with Matching Scrunchie", "slug": "black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie", "price": 62.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-bonnets", "category_label": "Silk Bonnets", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/main-black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie-5.jpg" ], "description_short": "Two layers of 100% mulberry silk, an adjustable fit and a matching silk scrunchie, all in one simple black sleep cap.", "description": "The problem with sleeping on cotton\n\nMost of us spend a third of the day with our head pressed into fabric, and we barely think about what that fabric is doing. Cotton pillowcases have a textured surface. Under a microscope it looks like a field of tiny loops and fibres. Hair dragging over that, hour after hour, catches and pulls. You turn over, the hair stays put for a split second, then it drags.\n\nThat is where the frizz comes from. That is why a style you spent twenty minutes on in the evening looks like something else entirely by breakfast. It is not that cotton is a bad fabric. It is just not a smooth one.\n\nA silk bonnet solves it from the other direction. Instead of changing the whole bed, you wrap the hair itself in something slippery and let the pillowcase do whatever it likes. For a lot of people that is the simpler fix, especially if you share a bed or you move house or travel often. A bonnet packs flat. A set of silk bedding does not.\n\nWhat momme actually tells you\n\nIf you have shopped for silk before you will have seen the word momme and probably skipped past it. It is worth understanding, because it is the single most useful number on a silk product.\n\nMomme is a weight measure. It describes how heavy a given area of the fabric is, which in practice tells you how dense the weave is. Thin, flyaway silk might be 12 or 16 momme. Bedding and sleepwear usually sit somewhere between 19 and 25. Above that you start getting into fabric that is heavy enough to feel stiff.\n\nThis bonnet is 22 momme. That lands in the upper part of the normal range for sleep products. The practical effect is that the fabric has some substance when you hold it. It does not feel papery, it does not feel like it will snag on a fingernail, and it drapes properly rather than floating about. If you are comparing options and trying to work out which is the best 22 momme silk bonnet for you, the momme figure gets you past the first round of filtering. Anything much lighter is a different kind of product.\n\nWhy the double layer is the detail to check\n\nHere is a thing that catches people out. Plenty of bonnets described as silk are silk on the outside only. Inside, where your hair actually sits, there is a polyester or satin lining. The outside is the bit the camera sees. The inside is the bit that does the work.\n\nThis one is two layers of mulberry silk, so the interior surface is the same fibre as the exterior. That is the whole point of buying silk for hair. The smooth surface needs to be touching the hair, not facing the ceiling.\n\nThe second thing the double layer gives you is a bit more structure. A single thin layer tends to collapse and cling. Two layers of 22 momme hold a shape, which means the bonnet sits over the hair rather than squashing it flat against the scalp. If you wear curls, that difference is noticeable in the morning.\n\nMulberry silk, for what it is worth, is simply silk from silkworms raised on mulberry leaves. It produces longer, more uniform fibres than other silk types, which is why it has become the standard for bedding and clothing. Anyone hunting for the best mulberry silk bonnet is really asking for that long-fibre consistency.\n\nGetting the fit right\n\nA bonnet that falls off is worse than no bonnet, because you wake up with half your hair loose and half of it still tucked away. Fit is not a minor feature here, it is the thing that determines whether you keep using it.\n\nThis cap has an adjustable closure. You set the tension yourself rather than hoping a factory elastic happens to match your head. Pull it snug enough that a shake of the head does not shift it, but not so tight that you can feel a line on your forehead in the morning. If you can feel pressure when you put it on, it is too tight, because you will feel it a lot more at 4am.\n\nLaid flat the bonnet measures around 26 x 24 cm, which is about 10 x 9.5 in. That covers short hair through to long, and the maker specifically mentions curls and waves as suitable. What it is not built for is very thick or very voluminous hair. If you currently use an oversized or extra-roomy cap and it is full by the end, this is probably the wrong size for you. The honest advice is to measure what you already own across the flat before ordering. An adjustable band solves head size, not hair volume.\n\nA useful habit if your hair is on the longer side is to gather it loosely on top of your head before the bonnet goes on, rather than leaving it at the back. The included scrunchie is there for exactly that. A loose pineapple on top keeps length off your neck and fits more comfortably inside the cap.\n\nThe scrunchie is not just a freebie\n\nHair ties are quietly responsible for a lot of damage. A tight elastic with a metal crimp creates a pressure point, and over months of daily use that point weakens. A silk scrunchie spreads the tension over a wider area and has the same low-friction surface as the bonnet.\n\nThe one included here matches the bonnet in black. Use it for the nightly bun, then keep it on your wrist during the day. People who go looking for the best silk scrunchie for thick hair are after the same qualities, a wide band and a smooth surface, and having one bundled in means you are not buying it separately.\n\nLooking after it\n\nSilk has a reputation for being fussy. It is really not, you just have to stop treating it like a tea towel.\n\nWash in cool water with a detergent made for delicates. Hand washing is gentlest, but a cold delicate machine cycle inside a mesh laundry bag works fine and is what most people end up doing. Skip the bleach entirely and do not leave it soaking.\n\nWhen it comes out, press the water through it. Do not twist and do not wring. Then dry it flat or hang it somewhere with air movement, well away from radiators and direct sunlight. Heat is what damages silk fibres, far more than washing does. If it needs pressing, the lowest silk setting on the reverse side, with a cloth in between, will sort out any creasing.\n\nHow often you wash depends on you. Every week or two suits most people. If you apply oils, creams or leave-in treatments before bed, wash it more frequently, because the fabric picks that up and it builds.\n\nWho this suits, and who it does not\n\nThis is a good match if you have short to long hair, if you have curls or waves, if your current pillowcase is leaving you with morning frizz, or if you want something you can throw in a bag for a weekend away. The plain black is easy to live with and does not shout.\n\nIt is less of a match if you have very thick or very big hair, because the maker is clear that it is not built for that volume. It is also not the right product if you want full bedding coverage rather than a cap. Some people prefer a silk pillowcase for that reason, and both approaches have their fans.\n\nThe short version\n\nTwo layers of 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme, which is a proper weight rather than a token one. Silk on the inside as well as the outside, so the smooth surface is where it needs to be. An adjustable band so you set the fit yourself. One size, around 26 x 24 cm flat, suited to short through long hair including curls and waves, but not for very thick hair. A matching silk scrunchie in the box. Cool wash, air dry, keep it away from heat.\n\nIf you have been meaning to try a bonnet and have not got round to it, this is a straightforward place to start.", "llm_summary": "A black sleep bonnet made from two layers of 100% mulberry silk with a momme weight of 22, supplied with a matching silk scrunchie. The bonnet is one size and measures approximately 26 x 24 cm laid flat, with an adjustable closure so the wearer can set the tension. The maker states it suits short to long hair, including curls and waves, and does not recommend it for very thick or voluminous hair. The colour is a solid black. Country of origin, weight and brand are not specified. Care is cool hand washing or a cold delicate machine cycle in a mesh bag, no bleach, dried flat or hung away from direct heat and sunlight.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/black-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "black-single-layer-silk-bonnet", "sku": "black-single-layer-silk-bonnet", "title": "Black Single Layer Silk Bonnet", "slug": "black-single-layer-silk-bonnet", "price": 39.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-bonnets", "category_label": "Silk Bonnets", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/black-single-layer-silk-bonnet/main-black-single-layer-silk-bonnet.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/black-single-layer-silk-bonnet/black-single-layer-silk-bonnet-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/black-single-layer-silk-bonnet/black-single-layer-silk-bonnet-3.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk in one thin layer, cut extra large for long or thick hair, and held in place by an elastic edge with a tie you can adjust yourself.", "description": "The problem with waking up to flattened hair\n\nYou go to bed with your hair looking fine. Eight hours later it has been dragged across a pillowcase a few hundred times, pushed into odd shapes, and the curls or the blow-dry you were pleased with have gone. Nothing dramatic happened. Your head just moved, and the pillow did not let your hair move with it.\n\nThat is friction. Cotton bedding has a rough surface at the fibre level, and hair catches on it. Each small catch pulls a strand sideways, out of place, and into the tangle it was not in when you lay down. Add a cotton cap into the mix and you have swapped one rough surface for another.\n\nA silk bonnet solves this by changing what your hair sits against. Silk is smooth, so hair slides over it rather than snagging. Put the hair inside a cap and you also stop it being spread across the bed in the first place. The two things together are the whole point.\n\nWhat a single layer changes\n\nMost bonnets you see online are built from two layers. There is an outer fabric, a lining, and sometimes a bit of padding in between to give the cap a rounded shape. That construction holds its form nicely and looks substantial in photographs.\n\nIt also sits heavier on your head, and it holds heat.\n\nThis bonnet takes the other approach. One thin layer of 100% mulberry silk, nothing behind it. The fabric drapes down against the shape of your hair instead of hovering above it in a dome. It weighs almost nothing. In a warm bedroom, or in summer, the difference is noticeable within minutes of putting it on.\n\nThe trade-off is honest. A single layer does not hold a sculpted shape the way a lined bonnet does. If you want a cap that sits up like a chef's hat regardless of what is underneath, this is not that. If you want the lightest thing you can put between your hair and the pillow, it is.\n\nWhy the extra large cut matters more than you think\n\nSize is where most bonnets fall down for people with a lot of hair.\n\nPicture what happens when you push long hair or a set of braids into a cap that is too small. The hair has nowhere to go, so it gets pressed flat against the scalp and folded into whatever space is left. You wake up with a crease where the edge of the bonnet sat, and the volume you had is gone. The cap did its job on friction and failed on everything else.\n\nAn extra large cut gives the hair somewhere to sit. You gather it loosely, let it coil or pile naturally, and tuck the whole lot up inside. Nothing is being compressed. In the morning the shape is still roughly the shape you went to bed with, which is what people actually want from the best silk bonnet for long hair.\n\nThis matters for braids, twists and locs in particular, because those take up real volume and do not squash down the way loose hair does. If you have been finding caps too tight across the back of the head, that is a sizing problem rather than a silk problem.\n\nElastic, tie, or both\n\nThree ways of fastening a bonnet exist and they are not equal.\n\nElastic alone is the cheapest and the most common. It works until it does not. Too tight and you wake up with a line pressed across your forehead. Too loose and the cap is on the floor by three in the morning. Elastic also tires out, so a cap that fitted well in month one may be slack by month six.\n\nA tie alone gives you full control but takes more fiddling, and a knot sitting against the back of your head is not comfortable for everyone.\n\nThis bonnet uses both. The elastic edge does the basic work of holding the cap against your head, and the tie lets you set the tension on top of that. On a night when your hair is freshly washed and conditioned, and taking up more room than usual, you let the tie out. On a night when you want it firm because you move around a lot, you pull it in. That flexibility is why an adjustable silk bonnet tends to still be in use a year later, while a plain elastic one gets abandoned.\n\nA quick fitting tip. Once it is on, slide a finger under the edge. If it goes in easily but the bonnet does not shift when you turn your head, you have the tension right.\n\nWho this suits\n\nPeople with long hair who are tired of untangling it every morning. People with curls or coils who want to keep a style going for a second and third day. Anyone with braids, twists or locs that need containing overnight. People who sleep warm and have given up on padded bonnets because they felt like wearing a hat to bed.\n\nIt also suits anyone who wants something plain. Solid black, no print, no logo across the front. If you share a house, or you travel, or you simply do not want a bright patterned thing on your bedside table, black is the practical pick.\n\nWho it suits less well. If you want a stiff, structured cap that keeps a defined dome shape, a double-layer bonnet does that better. And if you have very short hair, you may find a full-size cap more fabric than you need, though plenty of people with short hair still like one for keeping a fresh cut tidy.\n\nHow to look after it\n\nSilk rewards gentle handling and punishes shortcuts, and the rules here are short.\n\nHand wash only. Cool water, a small squeeze of a detergent made for delicate fabrics, and a few minutes of light swishing. Do not scrub, do not wring, do not twist it into a rope to get the water out. Lay it on a towel, roll the towel up, press, then unroll and reshape the bonnet while it is damp.\n\nDry it flat, in the air, away from radiators and away from direct sunlight. Heat is what turns soft silk stiff and dull, and a tumble dryer will do that faster than anything else.\n\nWash it every week or two as a rough guide. If you use oils or rich creams on your hair at night, those transfer into the fabric and you will want to wash more often. Some people buy two caps for exactly that reason, so one can dry while the other is in use.\n\nWash it on its own for the first few goes, since it is a dark dyed fabric. If it needs pressing after drying, the coolest iron setting on the reverse side is enough.\n\nUsing it with the rest of your routine\n\nA bonnet and a silk pillowcase do different jobs. The bonnet contains the hair. The pillowcase gives a smooth surface for your face, your neck, and any strands that work their way out. Using both is not overkill, it is just covering two different contact points.\n\nThe matching scrunchie shown with the bonnet has a role too. Tying hair back loosely before the cap goes on stops it unravelling inside and makes it easier to gather everything in one go. Loose is the key word. A tight band at the back of your head for eight hours creates its own crease.\n\nIf you are protecting a specific style, put the bonnet on while the style is still set rather than after you have been lounging about in it for an hour.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a plain black cap in 100% mulberry silk, built as one thin layer so it stays light on your head. It is cut extra large so long hair, thick hair and braids have room to sit without being squashed. An elastic edge plus a tie means you set the fit yourself, which is the difference between a bonnet that stays on and one that ends up under the bed. A matching scrunchie comes with it. Hand wash only, dry flat, keep it away from heat.\n\nIf you sleep warm, or you have tried a padded bonnet and found it too much, this is the lighter version of the same idea.", "llm_summary": "The Black Single Layer Silk Bonnet is a sleep cap made from 100% mulberry silk in a solid black colour with no print. Unlike double-layer bonnets, it uses a single thin layer of silk, which makes it lighter on the head. The cut is extra large, giving room for long hair, thick hair, braids or locs. It fastens with a combination of an elastic edge and an adjustable tie, so the wearer can set the tension rather than relying on fixed elastic. A matching scrunchie is shown with it. Care is hand wash only. Momme weight, exact measurements, weight and country of origin are not stated by the maker. Silk is smooth, so hair slides over it with less friction than over cotton.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-single-layer-silk-bonnet/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-single-layer-silk-bonnet/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/black-single-layer-silk-bonnet.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie", "sku": "caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie", "title": "Caramel 22 Momme Double Layer Silk Bonnet with Matching Scrunchie", "slug": "caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie", "price": 62.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-bonnets", "category_label": "Silk Bonnets", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/main-caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie-5.jpg" ], "description_short": "Two layers of 100% mulberry silk, an adjustable fit and a matching silk scrunchie, so your hair glides instead of dragging against cotton all night.", "description": "The problem nobody warns you about\n\nYou wash your hair, dry it, maybe style it. It looks good. Then you sleep on it and wake up with one side flattened, the ends roughed up and whatever shape you had gone completely.\n\nThat is friction. A cotton pillowcase feels smooth to your fingertips, but on the scale of a single hair strand it is a rough, absorbent surface with thousands of tiny fibre ends. Every time you turn over, your hair drags across it. Over months, that dragging shows up as frizz, flyaways and split ends. It also pulls moisture out of your hair, because cotton is thirsty.\n\nA silk bonnet solves this by putting a smooth, low friction barrier between your hair and everything else. Your hair slides. The shape you went to bed with has a far better chance of still being there in the morning.\n\nWhat momme actually tells you\n\nMomme is the unit silk is measured in, and it is the single most useful number on a silk product listing. It describes the weight of the fabric, which in practice tells you how dense and durable it is.\n\nLow momme silk, around 12 to 16, feels light and slightly sheer. It is cheaper and it wears out faster. The 19 to 22 range is where most good quality silk bedding and accessories sit. At 22 momme you get silk that feels properly substantial when you pick it up, with a soft weight to it rather than a papery thinness.\n\nThat matters for a bonnet more than you might think. A bonnet gets handled every single night. It is pulled on, pushed back, scrunched up on the bedside table. Lighter silk starts to thin and snag at the band under that kind of use. A 22 momme silk bonnet has enough body to take it.\n\nWhy two layers changes things\n\nPlenty of bonnets advertise silk and deliver silk on the outside only. Inside, where it actually touches your hair, there is cotton or polyester. That is backwards. The outside of a bonnet touches your pillow. The inside touches you.\n\nA double layer silk bonnet uses silk for both. So whichever way you look at it, your hair is against mulberry silk. The second benefit is structural. Two layers of 22 momme silk have enough body to hold a cap shape on your head instead of collapsing into a flat sheet, which means it sits better and stays put more reliably.\n\nIf you are comparing bonnets and one does not clearly state what the lining is made of, assume it is not silk. Good makers say so.\n\nGetting the fit right\n\nAn adjustable band is the difference between a bonnet you wear every night and one you give up on after a week.\n\nToo loose and it works its way off at some point in the small hours. You wake up with it somewhere near your feet and your hair back on the pillowcase. Too tight and you get a pressure line across your forehead and a slight headache. Neither is a good trade.\n\nThe adjustment on this one lets you set your own tension and leave it. A reasonable test is this. Put it on, then try to slide a fingertip under the band at your forehead. If it goes in easily with a little resistance, you are about right. If you have to force it, loosen off. If there is loads of room, tighten.\n\nFit also depends on how much hair you are tucking in. This bonnet measures roughly 26 x 24 cm (about 10 x 9.5 in) laid flat, and the maker says it suits short to long hair, curls and waves. It is not recommended for very thick or voluminous hair. That is honest guidance and worth taking seriously. If you regularly struggle to fit your hair into standard caps, you want more capacity than this.\n\nWho it works for\n\nShort hair benefits more than people expect. There is less length to protect, but short styles show bedhead immediately, and a silk sleep bonnet for women with cropped or bob length hair keeps the shape far tidier overnight.\n\nWaves and curls are the classic use case. Curl pattern is fragile while you sleep, and the usual damage comes from your hair being squashed and dragged across fabric. Containing it in silk preserves definition, which means less work with water and product the next morning.\n\nStraight long hair gets the friction benefit most clearly. If your ends look rougher than the rest of your hair, friction is usually part of the reason, and reducing nightly drag helps.\n\nAnyone who has just had a blow-dry or a treatment usually wants to make it last. Covering your hair is the simplest way to buy yourself another day or two before the next wash.\n\nThe scrunchie is not just packaging\n\nA matching silk scrunchie sounds like a throwaway extra. It is actually the thing that makes the bonnet easier to use.\n\nBefore you put the bonnet on, gather your hair loosely and tie it with the scrunchie. Low and loose, not high and tight. This keeps everything together so it goes into the cap in one tidy bundle rather than escaping in sections. It also means less rearranging when you are already half asleep.\n\nSilk scrunchies have a second use during the day. Standard elastics grip hard and leave a crease. A silk one holds with less tension, which is kinder if you tie your hair back regularly.\n\nLooking after it\n\nSilk is easier to care for than its reputation suggests, as long as you follow a few rules.\n\nWash it in cool water. Use a detergent made for delicates, not standard biological powder. You can hand wash it in a basin or put it through a gentle machine cycle inside a mesh laundry bag, which stops the band catching on anything.\n\nNever wring it. Press the water out with a towel instead, then lay it flat or hang it to dry somewhere out of direct sun and away from radiators. Heat dulls silk over time.\n\nSkip bleach entirely, and keep it away from hook-and-loop fastenings and anything with a rough zip in the wash. If you want it pressed, use a cool iron on the reverse side. In practice, hanging it to dry usually means you do not need to iron at all.\n\nWashing every week or two suits most people. If you use heavy oils or leave-in conditioner at night, wash more often, because product build-up is what eventually dulls the fabric.\n\nHow to compare bonnets sensibly\n\nFour things actually matter.\n\nFirst, the silk content. It should say 100% mulberry silk, not satin and not a silk blend. Satin is a weave, not a fibre, and satin bonnets are usually polyester.\n\nSecond, the momme weight. If a listing does not state it, there is usually a reason. Twenty-two is a good number.\n\nThird, what the lining is. Double layer silk means your hair meets silk.\n\nFourth, the fit mechanism. Adjustable beats fixed elastic every time, because heads and hair volumes vary enormously.\n\nPrice follows those things fairly predictably. A cheap bonnet is cheap because it is thin silk, satin or a mixed construction, and you will be replacing it.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a caramel bonnet made from two layers of 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme, with an adjustable band and a matching silk scrunchie. It measures around 26 x 24 cm (about 10 x 9.5 in) laid flat and is sold in one size.\n\nIt suits short to long hair, including curls and waves. It is not the right choice if your hair is very thick or very voluminous, and the maker says so plainly.\n\nWash it cool, dry it flat, keep it away from heat, and it will do its job night after night. The job is simple. Less friction, less roughing up, and hair that still looks like you styled it when you wake up.", "llm_summary": "A caramel-coloured sleep bonnet made from two layers of 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme weight. It has an adjustable band for fit and comes with a matching caramel silk scrunchie. Laid flat it measures approximately 26 x 24 cm (about 10 x 9.5 in) and is sold in one size. The maker says it suits short to long hair, including curls and waves, and does not recommend it for very thick or voluminous hair. Silk has a smoother surface than cotton, so hair moves across it with less friction. Care is hand wash or gentle machine wash in a mesh bag, cool water, no bleach, dry flat away from heat. Brand, weight, country of origin and detailed dimensions are not specified.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/caramel-22-momme-silk-bonnet-with-scrunchie.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm", "sku": "dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm", "title": "Dusty Pink 22 Momme Long Silk Bonnet 80 cm", "slug": "dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm", "price": 76.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-bonnets", "category_label": "Silk Bonnets", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm/main-dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm/dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm/dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm/dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm-4.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme, 80 cm (31.5 in) long with a simple pull-on fit, so thick, curly or waist-length hair is covered in one easy motion.", "description": "The problem with most sleep bonnets\n\nHere is the scene. You have spent half an hour drying and styling your hair. You put on a bonnet, go to bed, and in the morning half of it has escaped and the half that stayed in has a fold pressed into it. The cap was not faulty. It was just too small for the amount of hair you asked it to hold.\n\nMost bonnets on the market are round and shallow, built on the assumption that hair can be gathered into a tidy bun on top of the head. That works fine if your hair sits at chin or shoulder length. It stops working when hair reaches the middle of your back, or when it is thick enough that a bun is the size of a grapefruit, or when it is in braids or locs that simply do not fold.\n\nA long bonnet takes a different approach. Instead of asking the hair to compress, it gives it somewhere to lie down. This one is 80 cm (31.5 in) from end to end, which is enough for most waist-length hair to sit inside without being coiled under tension. You notice the difference in the morning, when there is no crease line across the length and no handful of hair fallen out of the opening.\n\nWhat 22 momme actually tells you\n\nSilk is sold by momme, which is a weight measure. The higher the number, the more silk there is in the same area of fabric. Light dress silks sit in the low teens. Twenty-two momme is in the heavier everyday range used for pillowcases and sleepwear that people expect to keep for years.\n\nWhat does that feel like? A 22 momme silk has body. It drapes rather than floats. When you pull it on, it settles against your head instead of lifting off with every movement. It is also less see-through and less prone to snagging than a thin silk, simply because there is more fibre packed into the weave.\n\nMulberry silk is the type, not the weight. It comes from silkworms raised on mulberry leaves, and the fibres are long and uniform, which is why the surface comes out so smooth. Put the two together, mulberry silk at 22 momme, and you have the specification most people have in mind when they go looking for the best mulberry silk bonnet rather than a generic satin one.\n\nSilk versus satin, and why it matters\n\nThis trips a lot of people up. Satin is a weave, not a fibre. You can weave satin out of polyester, and most inexpensive bonnets are exactly that. Polyester satin is shiny and slippery, which is why it looks similar in photographs.\n\nThe difference shows up in use. Polyester does not breathe in the same way, so it can feel warm against the scalp through a whole night. It also tends to build a static charge, which is the opposite of what you want around fine hair. Silk is a natural protein fibre, it breathes, and it has weight to it.\n\nNone of that means satin bonnets are useless. For a short nap or a travel bag they are fine. But if you are buying one cap to use every night for years, the fibre is worth paying attention to.\n\nWho this length suits\n\nThe 80 cm cut is aimed at four groups in particular.\n\nPeople with hair past the shoulder blades, who find standard bonnets force them to twist hair tighter than is comfortable. People with very thick hair, where volume rather than length is the problem. Anyone wearing braids, twists or locs, where the hair simply cannot be compressed at all. And people with defined curls who want the curl pattern to stay loose overnight rather than being flattened against the skull.\n\nIf your hair sits at chin length, this cap will be more fabric than you need. It will still work, you will just have length to spare. In that case a standard round cap is the easier choice and will cost less.\n\nHow a pull-on fit works in practice\n\nThere are three common closures on sleep caps. Ties, drawstrings and pull-on elastic. Ties give the most control but take both hands and a mirror. Drawstrings sit somewhere in the middle and have a habit of loosening as you move.\n\nThis one is pull-on. You gather your hair, stretch the opening, pull it over, and you are done. It sounds like a small thing, but it decides whether a bonnet gets used. A cap you can put on in four seconds with your eyes half shut is a cap you will reach for on the nights when you are tired, and those are exactly the nights when hair gets roughed up the most.\n\nIf you find the opening sits too loose for your head, tucking the full length of hair inside gives the cap a bit more weight, which helps it settle. If you tend to toss and turn hard, a long bonnet is generally more secure than a short one for that reason.\n\nGetting the hair in properly\n\nA long bonnet rewards a little technique. Rather than piling hair on top of your head, let it fall back behind you, then slide the cap on from the forehead and guide the length in with your other hand. The hair ends up lying along the inside of the cap instead of bunched at the crown.\n\nFor curls, resist the urge to pull everything tight. The whole point of the extra length is that curls can sit loose. For braids or locs, gather the lengths together first so they go in as one bundle rather than catching at the opening one at a time.\n\nIf you use leave-in products, let them absorb for a few minutes before putting the bonnet on. Wet product and fine silk are not friends, and washing it out later takes more effort than waiting ten minutes.\n\nCaring for it so it lasts\n\nHand wash or dry clean. Those are the two options, and both work.\n\nFor hand washing, fill a basin with cool water and add a small amount of detergent made for silk or delicates. Swirl the bonnet through the water rather than rubbing it against itself. Rinse until the water runs clear. Do not wring it. Lay it on a towel, roll the towel up and press to get the water out, then dry it flat somewhere out of direct sun and away from radiators.\n\nHeat is the main enemy. It dulls the surface and makes the fibre brittle over time. So no tumble dryer, no hot iron, no drying over a heater. If you need to press it, use the lowest silk setting and work on the inside of the fabric.\n\nBleach and strong oils will mark silk. If you use overnight oil treatments, wash the bonnet more often, perhaps twice a week, and the surface will stay even. A quick weekly wash is enough for most routines.\n\nStore it folded loosely in a drawer rather than crumpled in a bag. Silk takes creases if it is left squashed for weeks.\n\nWhat we are not claiming\n\nWorth saying plainly. We are not claiming this bonnet will grow your hair, cure frizz, fix split ends or do anything to your skin. What we can describe is what the fabric is and how it behaves. It is 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme. Silk is a smooth filament, so hair moves across it with less resistance than it does over brushed cotton or jersey. Less resistance means less tugging as you turn over. That is the mechanism, and the rest is down to your own hair and routine.\n\nThe maker does not state a country of origin, an item weight or packed dimensions, so we are not going to guess at them.\n\nThe short version\n\nIf your hair is long, thick, curly, braided or locked, a standard bonnet is probably the wrong tool and you have likely worked that out already. This is the same idea built longer: 80 cm (31.5 in) of 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme, in a soft dusty pink, with a pull-on opening and no fastenings to fuss with.\n\nIt is a heavier silk, so it has body and sits still. It is simple to put on, which matters more than it sounds. Hand wash it in cool water, dry it flat, keep it away from heat, and it will stay smooth for a long time.\n\nDelivery is tracked from UK warehouses in 3 to 7 working days, and you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. If the length turns out to be wrong for your hair, tell us and we will help you find something that fits better.", "llm_summary": "A long sleep bonnet made from 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme, in a solid dusty pink colour. It measures 80 cm (31.5 in) in length and is cut generously for long, thick or curly hair, including braids and locs. The closure is pull-on, with no ties or fastenings to adjust. Care is hand wash or dry clean. Silk is a smooth fibre, so hair moves across it with less friction than against cotton. Brand, country of origin, item weight and packed dimensions are not stated by the maker. No certifications, guarantees or performance claims are made for this item. Prices shown include VAT where applicable, and delivery is tracked from UK warehouses in 3 to 7 working days.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/dusty-pink-22-momme-long-silk-bonnet-80cm.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap", "sku": "light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap", "title": "Light Plum 22 Momme Pleated Mulberry Silk Sleep Cap", "slug": "light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap", "price": 59.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-bonnets", "category_label": "Silk Bonnets", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap/main-light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap/light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap/light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-bonnets/light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap/light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap-4.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 22 momme mulberry silk on both sides, with a soft pleated crown, a front bow and a gentle elasticated back that stays put without digging in.", "description": "The problem with waking up and starting again\n\nMost people do not think about what happens to their hair while they sleep. You put your head down, you turn over four or five times, and seven hours later you look in the mirror and something has clearly happened. Ends look rougher. A set that looked fine at midnight has gone sideways. Curls that were defined have merged into one shape.\n\nThe reason is friction. Hair spends a third of your day being dragged across fabric while you move. Cotton bedding, which most of us use, has a textured surface. It grips. Every turn of the head is a small amount of pull, repeated hundreds of times a night, every night.\n\nA silk sleep cap deals with this by changing what your hair touches. Instead of the pillowcase, it meets a smooth silk surface that moves with it rather than against it. That is the whole idea. It is not complicated, which is probably why it has been around for a very long time.\n\nWhat makes this cap what it is\n\nThis one is cut from 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme, inside and out. Two parts of that sentence matter.\n\nMomme is how silk weight is measured. It is the traditional unit, and it tells you roughly how dense the fabric is. Lightweight silks sit around 12 to 16 momme and feel thin and slippery. Heavier silks, in the 19 to 25 range, feel more substantial and tend to last longer through repeated washing. At 22 momme this sits comfortably in that heavier group, which is why it does not feel flimsy when you pick it up.\n\nThe second part is \"both sides\". A lot of caps on the market are silk on the outside and something else on the inside, or the reverse. Since the inner face is the surface actually touching your hair, a synthetic lining defeats the point. Here both faces are mulberry silk, so what you see is what your hair gets.\n\nThe construction is a pleated crown rather than a flat gathered cap. Pleats create volume. That space lets hair sit loosely instead of being pressed down into a shape you then have to undo in the morning. A bow sits at the front, which looks nice and, more practically, tells you which way round to put the thing on when you are half asleep.\n\nThe back is elasticated. No drawstring, no ties, no toggles. You pull it on, tuck hair in and that is it.\n\nWho this suits\n\nCurly and coily hair benefits the most, because those textures lose definition fastest when they are rubbed around a pillow. A night in a smooth cap keeps a wash day looking like a wash day for longer. If you are hunting for the best silk bonnet for curly hair, the two things to check are inner material and crown volume, and this cap covers both.\n\nLong hair is the next obvious group. Length means more surface area touching bedding and more chance of tangles forming overnight. Coiling the length loosely on top of the head before putting the cap on works better than letting it hang at the back.\n\nPeople with fine or short hair sometimes assume a cap is not for them. It still helps, and the elastic means it stays on even with little hair to hold it. Think of it as reducing friction rather than containing bulk.\n\nThere is also a travel case. Hotel pillowcases are a lottery. Something that packs flat and weighs almost nothing solves that problem without you having to carry your own pillowcase around.\n\nWorking out the fit\n\nThe cap is one size, roughly 28 x 23 cm (about 11 x 9 in) laid flat. The elastic does the adjusting.\n\nIf you want to be sure before ordering, lay a tape measure across your head from just above one ear, over the crown, to just above the other. Compare that with the flat measurement. The pleated section adds depth beyond what the flat figure suggests, so do not read the numbers as a hard ceiling.\n\nWhere it gets tighter is with very tall protective styles. A high bun, a large set of twists or anything with real height may sit above what the crown can hold. In those cases, measure the style itself rather than your head.\n\nThe other thing worth saying about fit: the elastic should hold, not pinch. If you find it pressing on the same spot every night, move the band slightly lower at the nape. Small adjustments to position usually fix the problem better than stretching the elastic out, which only shortens its life.\n\nGetting the most out of it\n\nTuck everything in. Hair left hanging out of the back is the usual reason a cap works loose during the night. Take the extra five seconds.\n\nPut it on dry. Damp hair pushes moisture into the silk, which means a longer dry time and a shorter gap between washes. If you have just washed your hair, let it get most of the way dry first.\n\nGo easy on heavy oils right before bed. They will transfer. That is not a disaster, since the cap is washable, but it does mean laundering it more often than you otherwise would.\n\nKeep a second one if you wear it every night. Rotating two means neither gets washed to death, and you always have one ready.\n\nWashing it without ruining it\n\nSilk is not difficult, it is just specific. Hand wash or machine wash, both are fine here.\n\nFor hand washing, use cool water and a small amount of detergent made for delicate fabrics. Swish gently, do not wring, do not scrub. Rinse until the water runs clear.\n\nFor machine washing, put the cap inside a mesh laundry bag and use a delicate cycle at a low temperature. The bag stops the bow and the elastic getting caught on anything else in the drum.\n\nSkip bleach entirely. Skip fabric softener too, which coats fibres and gradually dulls the smooth surface you bought the cap for in the first place.\n\nDrying is where most damage happens. Do not tumble dry. Reshape the cap while it is damp, lay it flat and keep it away from radiators and direct sunlight. Both heat and strong sun will fade a dyed silk faster than anything else in your routine.\n\nIf it needs pressing, use the lowest iron setting with a cloth between the iron and the fabric. Nine times out of ten, drying it flat means you can skip this altogether.\n\nAbout the colour\n\nLight plum pink is a soft solid shade with a mauve lean. It is not a hot pink and it is not lilac, it sits between the two. On a bedside table it reads as calm rather than loud.\n\nWorth remembering when buying as a gift: a muted shade like this is far easier to get right than a bold one. You do not need to know anything about the recipient's taste. Since it arrives in a gift box and comes in one size, there is very little that can go wrong.\n\nScreens do vary, so expect a slight difference between the photographs and the cap in your hands. That is true of any dyed fabric, not just this one.\n\nWhat is not stated\n\nA few details are not given by the maker, and it is better to say so than guess. There is no stated brand, no stated country of origin and no listed item weight or packaged dimensions. No certifications, guarantees or warranties are claimed for this cap.\n\nWhat is stated is clear enough: 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme on both faces, a pleated crown, a front bow, an elasticated back, one size at about 28 x 23 cm (roughly 11 x 9 in), supplied in a gift box, hand or machine washable.\n\nThe short version\n\nFriction is what roughs hair up overnight, and a smooth surface reduces it. This cap gives you mulberry silk on both faces at a weight that feels like something rather than nothing. The pleated crown makes room for hair instead of flattening it, and the elasticated back keeps the whole thing in place without a drawstring to fuss with.\n\nOne size covers most adult heads. Cool water, gentle detergent and flat drying will keep it in good shape for a long time. If you have been meaning to try a silk cap and have not got round to it, this is a straightforward place to begin.", "llm_summary": "A light plum pink sleep cap made from 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme on both the outer shell and the inner face. The design has a pleated crown, a bow at the front and an elasticated back that holds the cap in place without a drawstring. It is one size, measuring about 28 x 23 cm (roughly 11 x 9 in), and arrives in a gift box. Care is hand wash or machine wash, using cool water and a mild detergent suitable for delicates, then drying flat away from heat. Brand, country of origin, item weight and packaged dimensions are not specified, and no certifications or guarantees are stated.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/light-plum-22-momme-pleated-silk-sleep-cap.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "sku": "coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "title": "Coffee 16 Momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcase 50 x 75 cm", "slug": "coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "price": 41.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-pillowcases", "category_label": "Silk Pillowcases", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/main-coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-3.jpg" ], "description_short": "Woven from 100% mulberry silk at 16 momme on both sides, cut to the UK standard 50 x 75 cm and closed with a hidden zip so the case stays put all night.", "description": "The problem with your current pillowcase\n\nMost pillowcases are cotton. Cotton is fine, it washes well and it is cheap, but it has a texture. Run your hand across a cotton case and you can feel the weave catching slightly. Now do the same with silk and your hand keeps going.\n\nThat difference in friction is the whole reason silk pillowcases exist. When you turn over in the night, your hair and the side of your face drag across the fabric. On a rougher weave there is more pull. On silk there is less. That is a straightforward property of the fibre, nothing mysterious about it.\n\nThe other thing people notice is temperature. Silk feels cool when you first lie down. It does not stay icy, it settles, but that first contact is pleasant on a warm night and it is one of the reasons silk sticks around once people try it.\n\nWhat 16 momme actually tells you\n\nSilk is sold by momme, written as mm, which measures the weight of the fabric. It is roughly the equivalent of GSM for towels or thread count for cotton sheets, in that it gives you a sense of substance.\n\nLightweight silk starts around 12 momme and feels thin, almost like a scarf. At the other end, 25 momme and above is dense and heavy, closer to a furnishing fabric, and the price climbs with it. Sixteen momme sits in the middle and that is deliberate. It is light enough to drape softly over a pillow, heavy enough to feel like proper fabric, and it holds up to regular washing without becoming fragile.\n\nThis case is 16 momme on both sides. That both-sides detail matters more than it sounds. Plenty of budget cases put silk on the face and something else entirely on the back. Here there is no wrong way up.\n\nThe maker also lists a 600 thread count for the weave. Thread count means less for silk than it does for cotton, but a high figure does point to a close, even surface, which is what produces that characteristic slip.\n\nThe size question, and why you should measure\n\nThe case is 50 x 75 cm, which converts to 20 x 30 inches. That is the UK standard, and it matches the pillows that come with most British bedding sets.\n\nEven so, measure your pillow. It takes ten seconds and it saves a return. Lay the pillow flat, measure across the front from seam to seam, and check the depth too. Standard UK pillows will be fine. The ones that cause trouble are memory foam blocks, contour pillows with a wave profile, and some of the deeper hotel-style pillows that are closer to a square. A case cut for 50 x 75 cm will not stretch to fit those.\n\nIf your pillow comes out slightly smaller than the case, that is workable. You end up with a little loose fabric at each end, which the zip holds neatly in place. If it is bigger, it will not go on without strain, and strain on fine silk is how seams give way.\n\nWhy the hidden zip earns its place\n\nPillowcase closures come in a few styles. Envelope flaps tuck the pillow in behind an internal fold. Oxford borders add a decorative frame. Zips do exactly what they say.\n\nA zip has one clear advantage. The pillow cannot work its way out. Envelope flaps are tidy when you make the bed and considerably less tidy by morning, especially if you move around. With a zipped case the pillow stays fully enclosed from the moment you close it.\n\nThe zip here is hidden, sitting inside the seam rather than sitting proud of the edge. You will not see it when the case is on the bed, and because it runs along the edge rather than across the sleeping surface, most people never feel it. If you are sensitive to that sort of thing, point the zipped edge away from where your face lands.\n\nOne small habit worth forming: close the zip before the case goes in the wash. An open zip can snag the fabric as it tumbles.\n\nThe case for a darker colour\n\nSilk bedding is usually sold in ivory, champagne, blush and silver. Those look lovely and they also show every trace of a night cream or a bit of hair product.\n\nCoffee brown goes the other way. It is a solid, warm dark brown with no print, and it hides the everyday marks that pale silk announces. It also looks more considered than you might expect. Against cream or oatmeal bedlinen it works as a deliberate accent. With grey or charcoal it reads as a warm note in a cool scheme. And it sits naturally alongside oak and walnut furniture, which covers a lot of British bedrooms.\n\nThe one thing to watch with any dark dye is sunlight. Dry it in the shade and it will keep its depth far longer.\n\nWashing it without worry\n\nSilk has a reputation for being difficult. In practice this case is not much more demanding than a good cotton one.\n\nMachine wash it on the gentlest cycle your machine offers, in warm water, using a mild detergent made for delicates. A mesh laundry bag is worth the small outlay, as it keeps the case from twisting around other items and protects the zip. If you would rather hand wash, a sink of warm water and a few minutes of gentle swishing does the job.\n\nThen air dry. Lay it flat or hang it somewhere with good airflow, out of direct sun. Silk dries quickly, usually faster than cotton. Skip the tumble dryer, since the heat is the main thing that damages fine silk over time.\n\nThree things to avoid: bleach, hot water, and fabric softener. Bleach attacks the fibre, hot water encourages shrinkage, and softener leaves a film that dulls the surface you paid for in the first place.\n\nIf creases bother you, a cool iron on the reverse side while the fabric is slightly damp sorts them out. Many people skip ironing altogether, since the case smooths out once it is on the pillow.\n\nWeekly washing suits most people. If you use rich night creams or leave-in hair products, go more often.\n\nWho this suits\n\nPeople with long hair tend to be the first converts, because the reduced friction is most obvious when there is more hair to drag. Anyone who sleeps warm often prefers silk to cotton for the cool first contact. And if you have been eyeing silk bedding but found a full set hard to justify, a single pillowcase is the sensible entry point. It is the part of the bed your face is actually touching.\n\nIt also makes a straightforward gift. It arrives in a gift box, so there is no wrapping to do, and it is the sort of thing people enjoy receiving but rarely buy for themselves.\n\nThe one group it does not suit is anyone with a non-standard pillow. Check the measurements first.\n\nBuying one or two\n\nEach order is a single pillowcase. If you sleep on a double or king bed and want both sides matching, order two. They come from the same fabric and the same dye, so a pair looks consistent rather than almost-matching.\n\nSome people buy one to try, then a second once they are sure. That works too, though colours can shift slightly between production runs, so ordering together is the safer route if an exact match matters to you.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a single pillowcase in 100% mulberry silk on both sides, woven at 16 momme with a 600 thread count listed by the maker. It measures 50 x 75 cm, the UK standard, and closes with a hidden zip so the pillow stays put. The colour is a solid coffee brown with no print, and it arrives in a gift box.\n\nMeasure your pillow before you order. Wash it gently and dry it in the shade. Delivery is tracked from UK warehouses in 3 to 7 working days, and you have 14 days from delivery to cancel if it is not right.", "llm_summary": "A single pillowcase woven from 100% mulberry silk on both sides at 16 momme, with a thread count listed by the maker as 600. It measures 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches), the UK standard pillowcase size, and uses a hidden zip closure. The colour is a solid coffee brown with no print, and it arrives packed in a gift box. Care is a gentle machine wash in warm water or a hand wash, air drying, a cool iron, and no bleach. Brand, exact weight, country of origin and packed dimensions are not stated by the maker. Delivery is tracked from UK warehouses in 3 to 7 working days, with 14 days from delivery to cancel.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/coffee-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "sku": "cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "title": "Cool White 22 Momme Envelope Silk Pillowcase 50 x 75 cm", "slug": "cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "price": 71.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-pillowcases", "category_label": "Silk Pillowcases", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75/main-cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75-5.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk in a 22 momme weight with a fold-over envelope closure, no zip, sized 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches) and supplied with a matching silk scrunchie.", "description": "The problem with waking up creased\n\nMost of us think hard about the mattress and the duvet, then put a cotton pillowcase on top and never think about it again. Cotton is a fine fabric. It is also a slightly rough one at the fibre level, and your face and hair spend seven or eight hours pressed against it every night, turning and dragging.\n\nThat is where silk comes in. The surface of a silk weave is smoother, so hair and skin slide over it with less friction than they do over cotton. It is a small change to one item on your bed, and it costs less than almost any other upgrade you could make to how your bed feels.\n\nThis guide covers what the numbers on a silk pillowcase actually mean, how to pick a size that fits, what the envelope closure does, and how to wash the thing without ruining it.\n\nWhat momme means and why 22 is the number to look for\n\nCotton sheets are sold on thread count. Silk is sold on momme. The momme figure describes how heavy the fabric is, and for bedding you will usually see 16, 19, 22 or 25.\n\nSixteen momme is a light silk. It feels lovely in the shop and it is cheap, but it is thin, and thin silk wears faster at the seams and can go limp after a few washes. Twenty-five momme is a heavy, almost upholstery-weight silk, which some people love and others find a bit much on a pillow.\n\nTwenty-two momme is the middle ground, which is why so many people searching for the best mulberry silk pillowcase end up there. It has enough weight to drape properly over a pillow. It still feels cool. And it holds up to regular washing better than the lighter weights do.\n\nThis pillowcase is 22 momme, made from 100% mulberry silk described as grade 6A long fibre. Long fibre means the individual strands in the yarn are longer and more even, which produces a smoother, more consistent surface.\n\nGetting the size right\n\nThe case is 50 x 75 cm, or 20 x 30 inches. That is the standard UK pillowcase size, so if you buy ordinary pillows from an ordinary British shop, this is almost certainly the size you need.\n\nAlmost certainly is not the same as definitely. Pillow dimensions drift between brands, and plenty of people have a king size pillow (usually around 50 x 90 cm) on a king size bed without ever thinking of it as a different size. Take a tape measure to your pillow before you order. It takes thirty seconds and saves a return.\n\nIf your pillow is standard but plump, the case will still go on. It will simply be a fuller fit, and the envelope flap will sit a little shorter at the end. That is normal and it does not affect how the case performs.\n\nWhy the envelope closure matters more than you would think\n\nThere are three common ways to close a pillowcase. A zip, a button placket, or an envelope flap.\n\nZips are tidy and they hold the pillow firmly, but they put a hard strip along one edge of the case. If that edge ends up under your cheek you will feel it, and long hair has a habit of finding zip teeth at three in the morning. Buttons have the same issue in a smaller way.\n\nAn envelope closure is just fabric. The end of the case folds back inside itself to form a pocket, you push the pillow in, and you tuck the last corner under the flap. There is nothing hard anywhere on the case. That is the whole appeal of the best silk pillowcase without zip designs, and it is also why they are faster to put on and less likely to snag in the wash.\n\nThe one trade-off is that an envelope flap holds a pillow slightly less rigidly than a zip. In practice a well-cut flap is deep enough that the pillow stays put overnight. If a corner works loose, you tuck it back in.\n\nWho this suits\n\nIf you have long hair, this is probably the single easiest change you can make to your night-time routine. Hair that drags less on the pillow tangles less by morning. The matching silk scrunchie that comes in the box works on the same principle, since a fabric-covered elastic in silk is gentler on hair than a bare band.\n\nIf you run warm at night, silk is worth trying. It feels cool on first contact and many people find it stays comfortable. Just remember the pillowcase is one layer in a system. Your duvet tog, your mattress and your room temperature all matter more.\n\nIf you are buying a present, a plain cool white silk pillowcase is about as safe as gifts get. It goes with every bedroom. It does not depend on knowing someone's taste. And with the scrunchie included it already looks like a set rather than a single item. People shopping for the best silk pillowcase gift set tend to land on exactly this kind of combination.\n\nIf you are hard on your bedding and never want to hand wash anything, be honest with yourself before you buy. The care instruction here is hand wash only.\n\nColour, and why cool white is the easy choice\n\nThe colour is a solid cool white with no pattern. Cool white has a crisp tone rather than a creamy or ivory one, so it sits comfortably next to bright white cotton sheets, and it also looks clean against grey, navy, charcoal or natural linen.\n\nSilk behaves differently from cotton under light. A cotton pillowcase looks matt and flat. A silk one catches a soft sheen from a bedside lamp or a window, so even a plain white case has some depth to it. That is part of why people describe silk bedding as looking expensive even when the rest of the bed is simple.\n\nWhite also has a practical advantage. It will not transfer colour onto anything, and you can see straight away when it needs washing.\n\nLooking after it\n\nThe maker lists hand wash only, so plan for that.\n\nFill a basin with cool water, add a small amount of a gentle detergent made for delicates, and let the pillowcase soak for a few minutes. Swish it about with your hands rather than scrubbing. Rinse it in clean cool water until the water runs clear.\n\nDo not wring it out. Twisting silk stresses the fibres and can leave permanent creases. Lay the case flat on a clean towel, roll the towel up and press to push the water out, then unroll and hang it to dry or lay it flat. Keep it away from radiators and out of direct sunlight, since heat and strong light are both hard on silk colour.\n\nIf you want it smooth, iron on the lowest setting, on the reverse side, while the fabric is still slightly damp. Keep bleach and strong stain removers away from it entirely. For a fresh mark, dab with cool water and a touch of gentle detergent rather than rubbing.\n\nWash it about once a week, the same as the rest of your bed linen. If you use rich creams or hair oils at night, more often. Buying two cases is a common move, so there is always one on the bed while the other dries.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a 100% mulberry silk pillowcase in a 22 momme weight, cut to 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches), the standard UK size. It closes with an envelope flap, so there is no zip and nothing hard near your face. The colour is a solid cool white, and a matching silk scrunchie comes with it.\n\nMeasure your pillow first. Then commit to hand washing it, because that is the care the maker specifies and silk rewards a bit of attention. Do those two things and you have a pillowcase that feels good on night one and still feels good a year later.", "llm_summary": "A cool white silk pillowcase made from 100% grade 6A long-fibre mulberry silk at a 22 momme weight. It measures 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches), the standard UK pillowcase size, and fits most standard pillows. The closure is an envelope style with a fold-over flap, so there is no zip, button or press stud. The colour is a solid cool white with no pattern. A matching silk scrunchie is included with the pillowcase. The maker lists hand wash only as the care instruction. Brand, country of origin, product weight and packaged dimensions are not specified. Hair and skin slide across silk with less friction than across cotton.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/cool-white-22-momme-envelope-silk-pillowcase-50x75.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "dusty-pink-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "sku": "dusty-pink-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "title": "Dusty Pink 19 Momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcase 50 x 75 cm", "slug": "dusty-pink-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "price": 52.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-pillowcases", "category_label": "Silk Pillowcases", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/dusty-pink-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/main-dusty-pink-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/dusty-pink-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/dusty-pink-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-2.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk in the standard UK size of 50 x 75 cm (about 20 x 30 inches), with a hidden zip that keeps the pillow tucked in and the surface smooth.", "description": "The problem with waking up rumpled\n\nMost people never think about what their face is pressed against for a third of their life. A cotton pillowcase feels fine in the hand. Under a sleeping head, though, it behaves differently. Cotton is a short-staple fibre woven into a surface with thousands of tiny ridges. Hair catches on those ridges. Skin drags against them. Every time you turn over, there is a small amount of pull, and over seven or eight hours that adds up to tangles and sleep creases that take half the morning to settle.\n\nSilk works differently because the fibre itself is different. Instead of short staples spun together, silk is one long filament. Woven up, it gives you a surface with far less texture. Hair slides. Skin slides. You still move about in the night, but the fabric gives way instead of gripping.\n\nThat is the whole argument for a silk pillowcase, and it is a simple one. Nothing magic, just less friction.\n\nWhat momme actually tells you\n\nIf you have shopped for silk at all, you have run into the word momme. It is the weight measure for silk fabric, written as a number followed by \"mm\" in some listings, which confusingly has nothing to do with millimetres. Think of it the way you think of GSM for a towel or a duvet cover.\n\nSilk bedding generally runs from about 16 momme at the light end up to 25 momme at the heavy end. Below 16 and the fabric starts to feel insubstantial, almost like a lining. Above 22 and you are paying a good deal more for a difference most sleepers struggle to name, plus the fabric takes longer to dry.\n\nThis pillowcase is 19 momme. That is squarely in the comfortable middle. It has enough body to sit flat on the pillow and hold a crisp edge, without the heft that makes some heavy silks feel warm. If someone asks what the best 19 momme silk pillowcase is good for, the honest answer is that it is the weight most people would pick if they tried the whole range side by side and then looked at the price.\n\nThe maker also lists a 600 thread count and a 6A silk grade. Thread count is less meaningful for silk than it is for cotton, because mills count in different ways. The 6A grade refers to the length and evenness of the raw filament, and it is a producer's own classification rather than an independent standard. Momme is the number worth anchoring on.\n\nMulberry silk, and why the name matters\n\nMulberry silk comes from silkworms raised on a diet of mulberry leaves and nothing else. The controlled diet and controlled conditions produce a long, even filament, which in turn produces fabric that is smooth and consistent across the whole piece. Wild silks are lovely in their own way, but they tend to be more irregular, with slubs and variation in the weave.\n\nFor a pillowcase, consistency is what you want. You are putting your face on the same patch of fabric for hours. A smooth, even surface with no slubs is the point. This is 100% mulberry silk, with no cotton blend and no satin-weave polyester pretending to be the real thing.\n\nThat last distinction trips a lot of people up. Satin is a weave, not a fibre. A polyester satin pillowcase is shiny and cheap and feels slippery for a few weeks. Silk is a natural protein fibre that behaves quite differently over time. When you are comparing the best pure silk pillowcase options online, check the fibre content line, not the word \"satin\" in the title.\n\nGetting the size right\n\nThe size here is 50 x 75 cm, about 20 x 30 inches. In the UK that is the standard pillowcase measurement, sometimes called housewife size. If you buy pillows from a British retailer without specifying anything unusual, this is almost certainly what you have.\n\nIt is still worth measuring. Pull the current case off, lay a tape across the pillow the long way, then across the short way. If you get numbers close to 75 cm and 50 cm, you are fine. If you get something square, around 65 x 65 cm, you have continental pillows and this will not fit. If you get something longer, around 50 x 90 cm, you have a king pillow and it will not fit either.\n\nTwo minutes with a tape measure saves a return. People searching for the best 50 x 75 cm pillowcase are usually doing exactly the right thing: shopping by measurement rather than by name, because the names vary and the centimetres do not.\n\nWhy the zip matters more than you think\n\nPillowcases close in one of three ways. An open end, which nobody likes. An envelope flap, where a tongue of fabric tucks over the pillow. Or a zip.\n\nEnvelope flaps are common because they are cheap to make. The trouble is they work loose. The pillow inches out during the night and by morning there is a bare corner poking through. Worse, the folded edge can sit under your cheek and leave a line.\n\nA zip solves both. This one is hidden along an edge, so the sleeping surface stays flat and unbroken. The pillow stays where you put it. One small habit to pick up: always zip the case closed before washing. An open slider can catch on silk and pull a thread, and that is the single most common way these cases get damaged.\n\nLiving with silk\n\nSilk has a reputation for being fussy. It is not, really, it just has rules.\n\nWash it in cool water, by hand or on the machine's gentle cycle. Use a detergent made for delicates, which means a mild one without enzymes or optical brighteners. Pop it in a mesh laundry bag if you are machine washing, and wash it on its own or with other light, soft items. Zips and buttons on jeans will shred silk given half a chance.\n\nSkip the bleach. Skip the fabric softener too, which sounds counterintuitive but softener leaves a film that dulls the natural lustre. Silk does not need help being soft.\n\nDo not wring it out. Press the water out gently, reshape it while damp, and hang it to dry somewhere shaded. Direct sun will fade the dye over time, and a hot radiator will make the fibres brittle. Silk dries quickly anyway, often within a few hours indoors.\n\nIf it needs pressing, use the coolest iron setting, work on the reverse side, and ideally while there is still a little moisture in the fabric.\n\nWash it weekly, more often if you use hair oils or rich night creams. Buying two cases and alternating them means each one spends less time in the wash and both last longer. That is a trick people who have had silk bedding for years tend to figure out quickly.\n\nWho it suits\n\nAnyone who wakes up with tangled hair has a reason to try silk. Anyone who gets pillow creases pressed into their cheek that take an hour to fade has another. People with long hair or fine hair tend to notice the difference fastest, because those are the hair types that catch most on a cotton weave.\n\nIt also suits people who just like nice things on the bed. There is a tactile pleasure to a 19 momme silk pillowcase that does not need justifying with any further benefit. It feels good, and that is reason enough.\n\nAs a gift it is an easy win. There is no size to guess beyond checking the recipient uses standard UK pillows, and dusty pink is a shade that works with almost any existing bedroom. Grey, cream, white, natural linen, it all sits comfortably alongside.\n\nThe short version\n\nNineteen momme is the sensible middle weight for silk bedding, heavy enough to feel real and light enough to stay cool. Mulberry silk gives you a smooth, even surface, which is the whole point of the exercise. The 50 x 75 cm size fits a standard UK pillow, and the hidden zip keeps that pillow where it belongs. Wash it cool, dry it in the shade, keep it away from bleach and softener, and it will stay good for years.\n\nMeasure your pillow, order one, and see how a week of nights on silk compares. That is really the only test that counts.", "llm_summary": "A dusty pink mulberry silk pillowcase in the standard UK size of 50 x 75 cm, about 20 x 30 inches. The silk is 100% mulberry, 19 momme in weight, and graded 6A by the maker, who also lists a 600 thread count. The colour is a solid dusty pink. Closure is a hidden zip, which holds the pillow in place and leaves the sleeping surface flat. One pillowcase is supplied per pack. Care is hand wash or machine wash on a gentle cycle. Silk is smooth, so hair and skin move across it with less friction than across cotton. Brand, weight, country of origin and exact care temperature are not specified.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dusty-pink-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dusty-pink-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/dusty-pink-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "sku": "iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "title": "Iron Grey 19 Momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcase 50 x 75 cm", "slug": "iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "price": 59.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-pillowcases", "category_label": "Silk Pillowcases", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/main-iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-3.jpg" ], "description_short": "Woven from 19 momme mulberry silk on both sides, finished with a hidden zip and tidy inside edges, sized 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches) to suit most UK standard pillows.", "description": "The problem with the pillowcase you already own\n\nMost of us never think about pillowcases. They come in the set with the duvet cover, they go on the bed, and that is the end of it. But you spend somewhere near a third of your life with your face pressed into one, and the fabric you choose has more effect than you would guess.\n\nStandard cotton is a good, honest fabric. It breathes, it washes hot, it costs very little. The trade-off is texture. Woven cotton has a dry grip, and your skin and hair drag against it every time you turn over. That is why you wake with creases printed across your cheek and why long hair ends up matted at the back of the head. Nothing dramatic, just a small nightly friction that adds up.\n\nSilk changes the surface, not the sleeper. The fibre is smooth along its whole length, so your face and hair slide over the fabric rather than catching. That is the entire mechanical argument for silk bedding, and it is the only one worth making. It is a smoother fabric. What you do with that is up to you.\n\nWhat 19 momme actually tells you\n\nSilk is sold by momme, written as mm, which is an old Japanese unit of weight. It measures how much a fixed area of the fabric weighs. Higher momme means more silk per square centimetre, which means a denser, heavier, more durable cloth.\n\nBedding silk usually lands somewhere between 16 and 25 momme. Below 16 you are into scarf and lining territory, where the fabric is light and pretty but thin enough to see through, and it tends to go limp after a handful of washes. Above 22 you get a heavy, luxurious hand and a price to match.\n\nThis pillowcase is 19 momme, which is the spot most people settle on. It has enough weight to hang properly over a pillow and sit still, enough density to survive weekly washing, and it does not cost what the very heavy weights do. If you are comparing cases across different sellers, momme is the single most useful number on the page. The maker here also lists a 600 thread count, though with silk, thread count varies in how it is counted between mills, so treat momme as your main guide.\n\nWhy both sides matter\n\nHave a close look at cheaper silk pillowcases and you will often find silk on the top face only, with cotton or polyester on the reverse. It keeps the cost down, and the maker can still say silk on the label.\n\nThe trouble is practical. You turn a pillow over during the night. You flip it when the top side warms up. With a one-sided case, half the time you are sleeping on the cheap side. This one is 100% mulberry silk front and back, so it genuinely does not matter which way the pillow lands.\n\nMulberry silk, for the product details, refers to how the silkworms were fed. A diet of mulberry leaves only produces a long, even, uniform filament, and long filaments are what give the woven fabric its smooth feel and consistent sheen. It is the standard grade for bedding.\n\nGetting the size right\n\nThe measurement here is 50 x 75 cm, written on the maker's details as 51 x 76 cm, or 20 x 30 inches in old money. That is the UK standard pillowcase size, so if your bedding came from a British shop, it is very likely the right fit.\n\nBefore you order, measure the pillow you actually sleep on. Pillow sizes drift more than you would expect. Some memory foam pillows are deeper and wider than a traditional feather one. Some continental pillows are square, usually 65 x 65 cm, and a standard case will not stretch to those at all.\n\nA case that is slightly too small will strain the seams and the zip, and you will feel the tension across the surface. A case that is far too large will bunch and crease, which loses you the flat smooth surface you paid for. Aim for a snug fit where the silk sits flat and taut without pulling.\n\nThe closure is not a small detail\n\nThis pillowcase uses a hidden zip with the inside edges finished. That is worth a sentence or two.\n\nEnvelope-style closures, where a flap of fabric tucks over the end, are cheap to make and fine on a cotton case that grips the pillow a little. Silk is slippery by nature. A silk pillow inside a silk case with only a flap holding it will work its way out, and by morning you have a bare pillow corner next to your face.\n\nA zip solves that completely. The hidden part means the zip sits inside the seam rather than exposed along the edge, so there is no hard track near your skin. Finished inside edges mean the raw fabric is enclosed rather than left to fray, which matters for how long the case survives repeated washing.\n\nWho this suits\n\nPeople with long hair tend to notice the difference first, since there is simply less for the hair to catch on overnight. Anyone who wakes up with sleep lines pressed into their face often finds the smoother surface less marking. Hot sleepers like that silk does not hold heat the way brushed cotton does, though it is not an active cooling fabric and nobody should sell it as one.\n\nIt also suits people buying a present. A solid dark grey is a safe bet for a bedroom you have not seen, and the included silk scrunchie makes the pack feel considered without any wrapping effort on your part.\n\nWho it suits less: anyone who wants to boil-wash their bedding, anyone who owns an oversized or square pillow, and anyone who genuinely will not remember to use a gentle cycle. Silk is not difficult, but it does ask for a slightly different routine.\n\nLooking after it\n\nThe care rules are simple and they are not negotiable if you want the case to last.\n\nWash cool, by hand or on a cold delicate machine cycle with the case inside a mesh laundry bag. Zip it closed first so the zip does not snag the fabric. Use a detergent made for delicates. Avoid bleach, avoid fabric softener, and avoid biological powders, because the enzymes in them are designed to break down protein, and silk is a protein fibre.\n\nDo not wring it out. Press the water out between your hands or roll it in a towel. Dry flat or hang in the shade, well away from radiators and direct sunlight. Skip the tumble dryer altogether.\n\nIf it needs pressing, use the lowest silk setting on the reverse side while the fabric is still slightly damp. Keep the iron moving. Most of the time a quick smooth with your hand as you put it on the pillow is enough.\n\nOn the first wash, treat it like any dark fabric and wash it separately or with similar colours. Deep dyes can release a little colour early on.\n\nHow many to buy\n\nOne case covers one pillow. If you sleep on two, you need two. If you want one on the bed while the other is in the wash, you need two per pillow, which is four for a two-pillow sleeper.\n\nA sensible approach is to buy one, use it for a couple of weeks, and see whether you actually notice the difference. Plenty of people do and come back for the rest. Some decide cotton suits them fine, and that is a perfectly reasonable answer too.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a 50 x 75 cm pillowcase in solid iron grey, made from 100% mulberry silk on both sides, woven at 19 momme, with a hidden zip and finished inside edges. A silk scrunchie comes with it.\n\nNineteen momme is the sensible middle weight. Silk on both sides means you can flip the pillow. The zip stops the pillow escaping. Measure your pillow before ordering, wash it cool, and keep it away from the tumble dryer.\n\nDelivery is tracked from UK warehouses in 3 to 7 working days, and you have 14 days from delivery to cancel under the Consumer Contracts Regulations if it turns out not to be what you wanted.", "llm_summary": "This is a solid iron grey pillowcase made from 100% mulberry silk on both the front and the back. The silk is woven at 19 momme, and the maker lists a thread count of 600. The size is 50 x 75 cm, also given as 51 x 76 cm or 20 x 30 inches, which matches the UK standard pillowcase size, so buyers should check their own pillow before ordering. It closes with a hidden zip and the inside edges are finished. One silk scrunchie is included alongside the pillowcase. Brand, country of origin, item weight and packaged dimensions are not stated by the maker. Care is a cool gentle wash, no bleach or softener, and a low iron on the silk setting if needed.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/iron-grey-19-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "pure-white-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "sku": "pure-white-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "title": "Pure White 21 Momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcase 50 x 75 cm", "slug": "pure-white-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "price": 39.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-pillowcases", "category_label": "Silk Pillowcases", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/pure-white-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/main-pure-white-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/pure-white-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/pure-white-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-2.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk on both sides in the UK standard 50 x 75 cm size, with a hidden zip closure and a smooth, low-friction surface that hair and skin glide over.", "description": "The problem a silk pillowcase actually solves\n\nThink about what happens to your head for seven or eight hours every night. It presses into a pillow, turns, presses again, and drags a little each time. If that pillow is covered in cotton, the fabric is doing some gripping. Cotton fibres are short and the weave has texture. Hair catches on it. Skin folds against it and holds the fold.\n\nThat is why people wake up with a sleep crease across one cheek, or spend five minutes working a knot out of the back of their hair. Nothing dramatic, just a small daily annoyance.\n\nSilk changes the surface. The filament is long, continuous and naturally smooth, so there is far less for hair and skin to grab onto. You move, the fabric lets you move. That is the entire mechanism, and it is worth understanding clearly because it keeps expectations sensible. A silk pillowcase is a smoother surface. It is not a treatment and it does not do anything to the hair or skin itself.\n\nWhat the numbers on the label mean\n\nSilk gets described with a few terms that look technical but are simple once you know them.\n\nMomme is the weight measure. It comes from the traditional Japanese system and it tells you how dense the weave is. Lower numbers mean lighter, more translucent fabric. Higher numbers mean more silk per square metre, more body and a heavier drape. Pillowcases are usually sold somewhere between 16 and 25 momme.\n\nThis case is 21 momme. That sits comfortably in the sweet spot. At 16 or 19 momme the fabric is still silk and still smooth, but it can feel thin on the pillow and you sometimes see the pillow colour through it. Go much past 22 and the price starts climbing faster than the benefit. Twenty-one momme has enough weight to lie properly on a pillow without feeling heavy.\n\nGrade refers to the quality of the raw silk. The grading scale tops out at 6A, which is what this fabric uses. It relates to how long, even and strong the filaments are. A higher grade gives a more uniform surface with fewer irregularities in the weave.\n\nMulberry silk describes the source. Silkworms fed exclusively on mulberry leaves produce a longer, more uniform filament than wild varieties. It is the standard material for good silk bedding.\n\nThe both-sides question, and why it matters\n\nHere is the thing a lot of people only discover after they have bought. Many silk pillowcases are not silk all the way through. The sleeping face is silk, and the back is cotton or polyester. It brings the price down and it is not dishonest, as long as the listing says so.\n\nThis one is silk on both faces. Front and back, 100% mulberry silk.\n\nWhy does that matter in practice? Three reasons. You can flip the case over without losing the feel, which is useful mid-week when the top surface has picked up a bit of hair product. The fabric drapes evenly, instead of having a stiff side and a fluid side. And the two faces shrink and wash at the same rate, so the seams do not pucker after a few cycles the way mixed-fabric cases sometimes do.\n\nIf you are comparing options, the back of the case is the first thing worth checking. Anyone hunting for the best both sides silk pillowcase is really just avoiding that mismatch.\n\nGetting the size right\n\nThis case measures 50 x 75 cm, written as 20 x 30 inches. That is the UK standard, and it is what most pillows sold in Britain are built to.\n\nBut do measure. A few situations throw people off:\n\nOlder pillows that have been plumped and re-plumped for years can be slightly oversized. Continental pillows are square and much larger. Some imported pillows, especially American ones, follow a different standard. And king-size pillows are noticeably longer.\n\nLay the pillow flat on the bed and run a tape measure across the long edge and the short edge. If you land at or just under 50 x 75 cm, you are fine. If the pillow is bigger, the silk will be stretched tight over it, which puts strain on the seams and loses the soft drape that you paid for in the first place. If it is much smaller, the case will sit loose and shift around overnight.\n\nZip or envelope flap\n\nThe closure on this case is a hidden zip at the end. The alternative design is an envelope flap, where the fabric folds back over itself.\n\nZips keep the pillow fully enclosed. Nothing works its way out at three in the morning, and the edge of the bed looks neat and finished. The trade-off is that you need to be slightly careful in the wash, so close the zip before it goes in the machine and use a mesh bag so the metal cannot rub against the silk.\n\nEnvelope flaps are quicker to change and have nothing to snag. They also have a habit of gaping open if the pillow is plump, which some people find untidy.\n\nNeither is wrong. If you toss and turn, the zip is the more reliable option.\n\nWhy white is the easy choice\n\nColour is where people overthink bedding. Pure white solves most of it.\n\nIt matches white hotel-style sets exactly. It sits quietly next to patterned duvet covers without competing. It works against a dark headboard and against a pale one. And it does not clash with anything you buy later.\n\nThere is a practical side too. With white you can see when the case needs washing, which sounds obvious but is genuinely useful with a fabric you want to keep clean against your face. It is one reason the best white silk pillowcase tends to be the one people reach for first, even when they own coloured ones.\n\nLooking after it\n\nSilk has a reputation for being difficult. It really is not, it just does not like heat and harsh chemicals.\n\nWash it on a cool, gentle or delicates cycle. Use a mild liquid detergent, nothing with bleach or heavy enzymes, and no optical brighteners. Put the case inside a mesh laundry bag first with the zip closed, which stops it twisting around the drum and protects it from zips and buttons on other items.\n\nSkip fabric softener completely. Silk is already smooth, and softener leaves a film that dulls the natural sheen over time.\n\nFor drying, reshape the case while it is damp and hang it or lay it flat, away from direct sun and away from radiators. It dries fast. Avoid a hot tumble dryer, because heat does more damage to silk than washing ever will.\n\nIf it needs pressing, use a low iron on the reverse while the fabric is still slightly damp. A pressing cloth helps if your iron runs hot.\n\nWash roughly once a week. More often if you use rich night creams or leave-in hair products, since those transfer onto the fabric.\n\nWho this suits\n\nPeople with long hair, because long hair catches on cotton more than short hair does. People with fine hair, for the same reason. Anyone who wakes up with pillow creases on their face. Anyone who sleeps hot and likes the cool first touch that silk gives. And people who just want their bed to feel a bit nicer, which is a perfectly good reason on its own.\n\nIt also makes a dependable gift. A plain white silk case works in almost any bedroom, so you do not need to know someone's colour scheme to get it right.\n\nBuying two\n\nWorth mentioning, since the listing is for a single case. If you want silk on the bed all the time, two cases means one is always on the pillow while the other dries. If you share a double bed, two gives you a matching pair.\n\nPlenty of people start with one to see how they get on with silk, then order a second. That is a reasonable way to do it.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a 100% mulberry silk pillowcase, grade 6A, woven to 21 momme, silk on both sides. It is cut to the UK standard 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches), finished in pure white, and closes with a hidden zip. It is machine washable on a cool, gentle cycle.\n\nThe weight is right for bedding. The both-sides construction means no cotton backing. The size fits most British pillows, though you should measure yours first. Care is simple as long as you keep it away from heat and softener.\n\nDelivery is tracked from UK warehouses in 3 to 7 working days, and you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason under the Consumer Contracts Regulations.", "llm_summary": "A pure white silk pillowcase made from 100% mulberry silk on both sides, graded 6A and woven to 21 momme. It is cut to the UK standard size of 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches) and supplied as a single pillowcase. Closure is a hidden zip at the end of the case. The colour is a solid pure white with no print or trim. The silk is machine washable on a cool, gentle cycle with a mild detergent. Silk has a smoother surface than cotton, so hair and skin move across it with less friction. Brand, country of origin, item weight and packed dimensions are not stated by the maker. Delivery is tracked from UK warehouses in 3 to 7 working days.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/pure-white-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/pure-white-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/pure-white-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "sage-green-19-momme-silk-pillowcases-2-pack", "sku": "sage-green-19-momme-silk-pillowcases-2-pack", "title": "Sage Green 19 Momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcases, Pack of 2", "slug": "sage-green-19-momme-silk-pillowcases-2-pack", "price": 38.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-pillowcases", "category_label": "Silk Pillowcases", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/sage-green-19-momme-silk-pillowcases-2-pack/main-sage-green-19-momme-silk-pillowcases-2-pack.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/sage-green-19-momme-silk-pillowcases-2-pack/sage-green-19-momme-silk-pillowcases-2-pack-2.jpg" ], "description_short": "Two standard-size cases in 100% mulberry silk, 19 momme on both faces, finished with a hidden zip so nothing scratches your cheek in the night.", "description": "The problem with waking up creased\n\nMost people do not think about what their face spends eight hours pressed against. Then one morning you catch yourself in the bathroom mirror with a diagonal line running across one cheek, and your hair looks like it has been through a hedge on one side only. That is friction. A standard cotton pillowcase is a woven fabric made from short staple fibres, and on a microscopic level the surface is full of tiny catches and loops. Skin bunches against it. Hair drags.\n\nSilk behaves differently because it is a continuous filament rather than a spun staple. The surface is smooth and the fibres lie flat, so your cheek slides across it instead of gripping. You notice this the first night, usually when you turn over and the pillow does not pull at your hair. It is a small change to the bed, and it is one of the few bedding upgrades where the difference is obvious immediately rather than three weeks later.\n\nWhat 19 momme actually tells you\n\nSilk is measured in momme, written mm but pronounced \"mommy\". It is a weight measure. Specifically, it is the weight in pounds of a piece of silk 45 inches wide and 100 yards long. A higher momme means more silk per square inch, which means a denser, heavier fabric.\n\nFor pillowcases, the useful range runs from about 16 to 25. Below 16 the fabric starts to feel thin and almost translucent, and it does not drape well over a pillow. Above 22 it gets quite heavy and the price climbs sharply. Nineteen momme sits in the middle and is where most of the market has landed, for good reason. It has enough weight to hang properly and feel substantial when you pick it up, it holds a hidden zip without the seam pulling, and it does not price itself out of ordinary use.\n\nThese cases are 19 momme on both sides. That last part is worth pausing on. A lot of silk pillowcases are what the trade calls single-sided, meaning silk on the face and a cheaper cotton or polyester backing. You only ever sleep on one side of those, which halves the benefit and makes washing trickier because two different fibres shrink at different rates. Here, front and back are the same grade 6A mulberry silk, so you can flip the case over whenever you like.\n\nGrade 6A, and what grading means\n\nYou will see grade 6A on most good mulberry silk. The grading system scores raw silk filament on things like length, evenness and cleanliness, with 6A at the top of the usual commercial scale. It is a description of the raw material going into the weave, not a performance promise. A 6A grading tells you the filament is long and consistent, which is why the finished fabric feels even rather than slubby.\n\nMulberry silk itself refers to silk from silkworms fed exclusively on mulberry leaves. The diet produces a longer, finer, more uniform filament than wild silk varieties, which is why it is the standard for bedding. When you are comparing options and looking for the best mulberry silk pillowcase, those two terms together, mulberry and 6A, are the baseline to expect.\n\nGetting the size right\n\nThis is where most silk pillowcase orders go wrong, so read this bit carefully. These are listed as standard size, and the maker does not publish the measurements in centimetres. That is not unusual with imported silk bedding, but it does mean the job of checking falls to you.\n\nA standard UK pillowcase is 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 in). A king size UK pillowcase is 50 x 90 cm (20 x 36 in). That 15 cm difference is enough that a standard case simply will not go on a king pillow properly, and if you force it the seams take the strain.\n\nSo before you order, pull a cotton pillowcase off your bed and measure it flat. If it comes out around 50 x 75 cm, you are in standard territory and these will fit. If it is longer, look for a king instead. If your pillow is a contoured memory foam shape or a very deep hotel-style pillow, a flat standard case may fit tightly even at the right nominal size, because the depth eats into the length.\n\nThe hidden zip, and why closure type matters\n\nPillowcases close in one of three ways. An envelope flap tucks the pillow in behind a fold of fabric. A housewife style has an open end with an internal flap. A zip runs along one edge and shuts properly.\n\nA zip has two clear advantages on silk. First, the pillow stays put. Silk is slippery by nature, and a plump pillow in an envelope case will work itself halfway out by morning, leaving you sleeping on a bare corner. Second, with the zip concealed under a fold, there is nothing hard sitting in the sleeping area. You do not feel it.\n\nThe trade-off is that a zip needs a bit of care. Open and close it slowly, hold the fabric clear of the teeth, and do up the zip before washing so it cannot catch on the silk. Do that and it will outlast the case.\n\nColour, and living with sage green\n\nSage is a soft, slightly greyed green. It is not a statement colour and it does not try to be. On silk the shade shifts a little as light moves across the fabric, which gives it more depth than the same colour printed on cotton would have.\n\nPractically, it gets on well with white, off-white, warm grey and natural linen. It also sits comfortably against pale wood and most neutral wall colours. If your bedroom is already full of pattern, a plain case is a relief. If everything is white, sage green silk bedding adds just enough colour to stop the bed looking like a hospital.\n\nLooking after them\n\nCare is hand wash only. That sounds like more work than it is.\n\nFill a basin with cool water and add a small amount of detergent made for silk or wool. Swish the case through for a minute or two, concentrating on where your face and hair sit. Do not soak it, do not scrub it, and do not use anything with bleach or enzymes. Rinse in clean cool water until the water runs clear.\n\nThen the drying. Never wring silk. Press the water out between your flat palms, lay the case on a dry towel, roll the towel up like a Swiss roll and press. Unroll, and hang the case up or lay it flat, out of direct sun. Sunlight fades dye and weakens the fibre over time.\n\nIf you want it crisp, iron on the lowest silk setting while it is still slightly damp, working on the reverse. Most people skip this because silk drops smooth on its own.\n\nHaving two cases makes the whole routine easier. One goes on the bed, one stays in the drawer, and you swap rather than scrambling. Washing weekly is a sensible habit, more often if you use night creams or hair products.\n\nWho this suits\n\nIf you sleep on your side or your front, you get the most out of it, because that is when your face and hair spend the longest in contact with the pillow. If you have long hair, the reduced drag is immediately noticeable. If you run warm at night, silk feels cool when you first lie down.\n\nIf you are someone who wants everything to go in the machine on a Sunday, hand washing will nag at you. Be honest with yourself about that before ordering.\n\nThe short version\n\nTwo standard-size pillowcases, 100% mulberry silk at 19 momme on both faces, grade 6A, sage green, hidden zip, hand wash only. The weight is the practical sweet spot for bedding. Double-sided silk means you get the benefit whichever way up the case lands. The zip keeps the pillow where it should be.\n\nMeasure your pillow first. If it is around 50 x 75 cm, you are sorted. Delivery is tracked from UK warehouses in 3 to 7 working days, and you have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations.", "llm_summary": "A pack of two standard-size silk pillowcases in plain sage green. The fabric is 100% mulberry silk at 19 momme, grade 6A, on both the front and the back of each case rather than silk on one face only. Each case closes with a hidden zip. Care is hand wash only. Exact measurements in centimetres are not stated by the maker, so buyers should compare their pillow against a standard pillowcase before ordering, noting that a standard UK pillowcase measures 50 x 75 cm. Brand, country of origin, pack weight and precise dimensions are not specified in the available information. Silk is smooth, so hair and skin slide across it with less friction than a cotton weave.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/sage-green-19-momme-silk-pillowcases-2-pack/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/sage-green-19-momme-silk-pillowcases-2-pack/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/sage-green-19-momme-silk-pillowcases-2-pack.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "taupe-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "sku": "taupe-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "title": "Taupe 21 Momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcase 50 x 75 cm", "slug": "taupe-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "price": 49.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-pillowcases", "category_label": "Silk Pillowcases", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/taupe-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/main-taupe-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/taupe-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/taupe-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-2.jpg" ], "description_short": "Woven from 100% mulberry silk on both sides in a dense 21 momme weight, sized 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches) for standard UK pillows, with a hidden zip closure and machine washable care.", "description": "The problem with waking up creased\n\nMost of us never think about the pillowcase. It is the last bit of bedding anyone shops for, usually bought in a set, usually cotton, usually ignored until it wears thin. Then one morning you catch yourself in the mirror with sleep lines across one cheek and hair that looks like it lost an argument with the pillow.\n\nThat is friction. Cotton, even good cotton, has a slightly dry, grippy surface. When you turn over at night, your skin and hair do not glide across it. They catch, pull a little, and settle somewhere else. Over seven or eight hours and a dozen turns, that adds up.\n\nSilk behaves differently. The fibre is smooth and the weave is tight, so things slide. That is the whole pitch, really. A silk pillowcase does not do anything clever, it just has a surface that your face and hair move over instead of dragging against. Whether that is worth the price depends on how much the difference matters to you, and the honest answer is that most people who try one do not go back.\n\nWhat momme actually tells you\n\nSilk is sold by momme, which trips people up because nothing else in bedding uses it. Cotton uses thread count. Linen uses GSM. Silk uses momme, usually written as mm, and it measures how much silk is packed into a set area of cloth.\n\nSilk bedding generally runs from about 16 momme at the light end to 25 at the heavy end. Below 16 you are into scarf territory, where the fabric is lovely to handle but too fine to take a weekly wash on a bed. Above 25 the cloth gets stiff and the price climbs steeply, and you stop noticing the extra weight.\n\nThis case is 21 momme, which sits in the heavier half of the normal range. In practice that means a few things. It feels substantial when you pick it up, with real drape rather than that floaty quality of thin silk. It holds its shape over the pillow instead of clinging. And it copes better with repeated laundering, because there is simply more fibre there to wear down. If you are comparing the best 21 momme silk pillowcase options against cheaper 16 momme ones, that durability is where the gap shows up after six months.\n\nSilk on both sides, and why it is worth checking\n\nHere is something that catches people out. A lot of silk pillowcases are silk on the sleeping face only, with a cotton or polyester backing. The listing says silk, the label says silk, and technically it is not wrong. But you have a pillowcase that only works one way up, and if you flip the pillow in the night you are back on ordinary fabric.\n\nThis one is 100% mulberry silk on both sides. Both faces are the same. Flip the pillow, turn the case inside out by accident when you are making the bed, it makes no difference. For anyone who moves their pillow around, the best double sided silk pillowcase is simply the one you do not have to think about.\n\nMulberry silk, by the way, refers to the source. Silkworms fed exclusively on mulberry leaves produce longer, more even filaments than wild-fed worms, which is why mulberry silk is the standard for bedding. The grade 6A marking on this case refers to the thread quality, with 6A at the top of the common grading scale.\n\nGetting the size right\n\nThis is the single most common mistake in silk pillowcase buying, and it is easy to avoid.\n\nThe case measures 50 x 75 cm, which is 20 x 30 inches. That is the standard UK pillowcase size, and it fits a standard UK pillow. Most pillows sold in British shops as standard will go in comfortably.\n\nProblems start when your pillow is not standard. King size pillows are longer, typically around 50 x 90 cm. Continental pillows are square, usually 65 x 65 cm. Some memory foam and orthopaedic pillows are deeper or oddly shaped. Any of those and a standard case will either not fit or will stretch awkwardly over the corners.\n\nSo before you order, strip the case off your pillow, lay it flat on the bed and measure it. Width and length. If you land near 50 x 75 cm you are fine. If you are reading something else, you need a different size, and no amount of hoping will change that.\n\nOne more thing. This is a single pillowcase. If you want a pair on a double bed, order two. People regularly order one, love it, and come back for the second a month later.\n\nThe zip, and what it is for\n\nThe closure is a hidden zip at the end of the case. The pillow goes in, the zip closes, and the hardware tucks away so you neither see it nor feel it while you sleep.\n\nThe alternative is an envelope flap, where a fold of fabric tucks over the open end. Envelope closures have no hardware at all, which some people prefer. The trade-off is that pillows can work their way out of an envelope case if you are a restless sleeper, especially with silk, which is slippery by nature. A zip holds everything in place.\n\nPractical tip for laundry day, close the zip before washing. An open zip pull can catch on the silk during a wash cycle, and that is the one way a zip can cause trouble.\n\nWhy taupe\n\nColour choice in silk is more consequential than in cotton, because silk reflects light. A bright colour reads brighter in silk than it would in a matte fabric, and pure white silk can show faint sheen variations after washing.\n\nTaupe sidesteps both issues. It is a warm neutral sitting between grey and beige, muted enough to be quiet in the room but with enough warmth to avoid looking cold. It sits happily with white sheets, oatmeal linen, charcoal throws, brass lamps, wooden headboards. It is not a colour that dates, and it does not demand that the rest of your bedding match it.\n\nIf you are buying as a gift, that matters. A neutral silk pillowcase is a safe present in a way that a jewel-toned one is not.\n\nLooking after it\n\nSilk has a reputation for being delicate that is only half earned. This case is machine washable, and the routine is not complicated.\n\nWash on a cool, gentle or delicates cycle. Put the case inside a mesh laundry bag first, which protects it from zips and buttons on other items in the drum. Use a mild detergent intended for delicates. Skip the fabric softener, which coats fibres and dulls the finish, and skip biological detergents with enzymes, which are designed to break down protein and silk is a protein fibre.\n\nWash it away from towels, denim and anything with hooks. Line dry out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. It dries quickly.\n\nIf you want the crisp look back, press with the iron on its lowest setting while the silk is still slightly damp. Plenty of people skip this because 21 momme silk has enough weight to hang smooth on its own.\n\nTwo cases make rotation easy, so one is on the bed while the other is in the wash. Most people wash a pillowcase weekly or fortnightly, and that suits silk fine.\n\nWho it suits, and who it does not\n\nIt suits anyone who wakes up with creases and tangles and has decided to do something about it. It suits people with long or fine hair, who tend to notice the reduced friction most. It suits anyone who likes the cool feel of silk against the face in warm weather. And it suits gift buyers, because it reads as a treat without being a gamble.\n\nIt does not suit you if your pillow is not a standard UK size, which is worth repeating. It does not suit anyone who wants a wash-and-forget fabric, because while silk is easy enough, it does ask for a cool cycle rather than being thrown in with the towels. And if you only ever buy bedding in sets, a single case in a different fabric may feel odd.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a single taupe pillowcase, 100% mulberry silk on both sides, grade 6A, woven at 21 momme, sized 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches) with a hidden zip, machine washable.\n\nThe 21 momme weight means it feels dense rather than thin and should hold up to regular washing. Silk on both faces means you never have to check which way the pillow goes. The standard UK sizing fits most British pillows, but measure yours first because that is where orders go wrong.\n\nDelivery is tracked from UK warehouses in 3 to 7 working days, and you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. If it turns out not to be right, tell us and we will sort it.", "llm_summary": "A taupe silk pillowcase made from 100% mulberry silk on both sides, graded 6A and woven at 21 momme, a dense weight within the usual range for silk bedding. It measures 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches), the standard UK pillowcase size, and is supplied as a single pillowcase rather than a pair. The closure is a hidden zip at the end of the case, which keeps the pillow enclosed and out of view. The colour is a solid taupe, a warm neutral between grey and beige. Care is machine washable, best done cool and gentle with a mild detergent. Fibre origin, exact weight and country of manufacture are not stated by the maker.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/taupe-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/taupe-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/taupe-21-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "sku": "white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "title": "White 16 Momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcase 50 x 75 cm", "slug": "white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "price": 37.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-pillowcases", "category_label": "Silk Pillowcases", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/main-white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-3.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk on both sides in the UK standard 50 x 75 cm size, with a hidden zip that keeps the pillow tucked in and the surface flat.", "description": "The problem with the pillowcase you already own\n\nMost people never think about their pillowcase. It came in a set with the duvet cover, it is cotton or a cotton blend, and it does the job. Then one night you notice that your hair is in a state when you wake up, or that your face has sleep lines across it from the folds in the fabric, and you start paying attention.\n\nCotton is a good fabric for a lot of things. It is absorbent, it is tough, and it washes well. But it has a dry, slightly textured surface, and that surface grabs. Every time you turn over, your cheek and your hair drag across the weave rather than gliding over it. Over seven or eight hours, that adds up to a lot of small tugs.\n\nSilk behaves differently. The fibres are long and smooth, and the finished cloth has very little surface texture. Hair and skin slide across it. That is the whole idea, and it is why silk pillowcases went from being a niche luxury to something you see in ordinary bedrooms.\n\nWhat momme actually means\n\nIf you have shopped for silk before, you have seen the word momme, usually written with a number in front of it. It is a weight measure, and it is the most useful number on any silk listing.\n\nMomme tells you how heavy the fabric is for a given area. Low momme silks are thin and light, almost like a scarf. High momme silks are dense and have more body. The figures you will typically see on bedding run from about 16 up to 25.\n\nThis pillowcase is 16 momme. That is a real silk weight, not a token one, and it is the point where silk starts to feel like proper bedding rather than a lining. It drapes over the pillow, it has enough substance that you can feel it between your fingers, and it does not cling awkwardly. Heavier silks at 22 momme and above feel a little more solid and cost more to make. Neither is wrong. If you are buying your first silk pillowcase and you want to find out whether you like the material before spending more, 16 momme is a sensible place to start.\n\nThe maker also gives a thread count of 600 for this weave. Thread count is a cotton measure that has crept across to silk marketing, and it tells you roughly how tightly the fabric is woven. Combined with the momme figure, it describes a close, even cloth.\n\nSilk on both sides matters more than it sounds\n\nHere is a detail worth checking on any silk pillowcase you consider. Some are silk on the top face only, with a cotton or polyester back. The maker saves money, the listing still says silk, and the shopper does not always notice.\n\nThis one is 100% mulberry silk on both sides. That matters in practice because pillows get flipped. You turn over, you punch the pillow into shape, you reach across in the dark and put it back the wrong way round. With a single-sided pillowcase you can spend half the night on the cheap face without realising. With both sides the same, it does not matter which way up it lands.\n\nMulberry silk is the standard type used for bedding. It comes from silkworms raised on a mulberry leaf diet, which produces long, even filaments and a uniform white fibre. That uniformity is part of why the finished cloth is so smooth.\n\nGetting the size right\n\nThe size here is 50 x 75 cm, or 20 x 30 inches. In the UK that is the standard pillowcase size, and it is what you will find on the shelf in most bedding departments.\n\nThat said, pillows vary more than people assume. King-size pillows are longer. Continental pillows are square, often 65 x 65 cm. Some memory foam and contoured pillows are their own shape entirely. Older pillows that have been plumped and squashed for years sometimes measure a little differently from when they were new.\n\nTake a tape measure to your pillow before you order. Lay it flat, measure the width and the length, and compare. A pillowcase that is slightly snug will strain at the seams every time you stuff the pillow in. One that is much too big will wrinkle and bunch under your head, which defeats the point of a smooth surface. Getting a UK size silk pillowcase that actually matches your pillow is the single easiest thing you can do to be happy with it.\n\nWhy the hidden zip is a better closure\n\nPillowcases close in one of two ways. The common one is an envelope flap, a folded-over tongue of fabric inside the opening that holds the pillow in. The other is a zip.\n\nEnvelope flaps are cheap to make and they mostly work. The trouble is that they do not hold firmly. On a well-filled pillow the corner works its way out during the night, and you end up with bare pillow poking from one end. There is also a double thickness of fabric where the flap folds back, and some people can feel that ridge through the case.\n\nA zip solves both problems. The pillow goes in, the zip closes, and it stays put. The sleeping surface is a single clean layer with no fold. On this pillowcase the zip is hidden in the seam, so you do not see it when the bed is made and you do not feel it when you lie down. If you have been annoyed by pillows escaping, this is the fix.\n\nOne small habit to adopt: always close the zip before putting the pillowcase in the wash. An open zip can catch on other fabric in the drum.\n\nLiving with silk, day to day\n\nSilk has a reputation for being fussy. It is less fussy than the reputation suggests, but it does have a few rules, and they are easy to follow.\n\nWash it on the gentlest cycle your machine has, in warm water. Not hot. A delicates or silk programme is ideal. Hand washing works just as well if you would rather. Use a mild detergent, and if you can, one without enzymes. Enzymes are designed to break down protein stains, and silk itself is a protein fibre, so biological detergents are not its friend. Never use bleach.\n\nFor drying, hang it up or lay it flat and let the air do the work. Keep it away from radiators and out of strong direct sunlight. Heat is what ages silk fastest, and the tumble dryer is the worst offender.\n\nIf it needs pressing, use a cool iron. Pressing while slightly damp makes it much easier. Many people skip ironing altogether and just shake the pillowcase out before putting it on the bed, which is usually enough.\n\nBuying two is a practical move. One is on the pillow while the other is in the wash, and you are never left without. If you share a double bed, you will want two anyway.\n\nWho this suits\n\nAnyone curious about silk who does not want to spend a large amount finding out. Anyone with long hair who is tired of waking up to a knotted mess. People who prefer plain white bedding that goes with everything. And anyone buying a present for someone who is hard to shop for, since it arrives in a gift box and does not require any guessing about taste or size, provided the recipient has standard UK pillows.\n\nIt is less suited to anyone with continental square pillows or oversized king pillows, simply because of the measurements.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a white pillowcase in 100% mulberry silk, both sides, woven at 16 momme with a stated 600 thread count. It is cut to the UK standard 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches) and closes with a hidden zip, which keeps the pillow in and the surface flat. One pillowcase comes in a gift box.\n\nWash it warm and gentle, skip the bleach and the tumble dryer, press it cool if you bother at all. Measure your pillow before you order. Delivery is tracked from UK warehouses in 3 to 7 working days, and you have 14 days from delivery to change your mind.", "llm_summary": "A white pillowcase made from 100% mulberry silk on both sides, woven at 16 momme, with a thread count of 600 as stated by the maker. It measures 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches), the UK standard pillowcase size, in a solid white colour with a hidden zip closure. One pillowcase is supplied, presented in a gift box. Care is a machine wash on the gentlest cycle in warm water or a hand wash, air drying, a cool iron and no bleach. Silk has a smoother surface than cotton, so hair and skin move across it with less friction. Brand, country of origin, item weight and packed dimensions are not stated by the maker.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/white-16-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "sku": "white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "title": "White 22 Momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcase 50 x 75 cm", "slug": "white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75", "price": 43.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-pillowcases", "category_label": "Silk Pillowcases", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/main-white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-pillowcases/white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75-4.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk on both sides in the UK standard 50 x 75 cm size, with a hidden zip that keeps the closure smooth and out of the way.", "description": "The problem with waking up untidy\n\nMost people do not think much about their pillowcase until they catch sight of themselves in the mirror in the morning. Hair pushed into a shape it never asked for. A crease line across one cheek that takes half an hour to settle. Both of those come from the same thing, which is friction between your face, your hair and the fabric you spent seven hours pressed against.\n\nCotton is a brilliant fabric for a lot of reasons, but it is not smooth. Up close the surface is made of short, slightly rough fibres that grip. As you turn over in the night, your hair catches on those fibres and drags. Your skin does the same.\n\nSilk is built differently. The fibre is long, continuous and naturally smooth, so there is far less to catch on. That is the whole idea behind a silk pillowcase. No magic, just a surface that lets things slide instead of pulling.\n\nWhat 22 momme actually tells you\n\nIf you have shopped for silk before you will have run into the word momme. It is the traditional Japanese unit used to measure the weight of silk fabric, and it is the single most useful number on any silk listing.\n\nHere is the rough scale. Silk at 16 to 19 momme is on the lighter side. It feels delicate and it works, but it is thinner in the hand and less forgiving over years of washing. Around 22 momme you get something noticeably more substantial. It has body. It falls into folds rather than floating away when you shake it out. Above 25 momme silk starts to feel quite heavy and the price climbs steeply.\n\nThis pillowcase is 22 momme, which is why so many people treat that figure as the default for bedding. It is dense enough to feel genuinely good quality without tipping into stiff or overpriced.\n\nYou will also see a thread count quoted, 900 in this case. Thread count is a cotton measurement that got borrowed by silk marketing, and it is far less meaningful here. If you only look at one number, look at the momme.\n\nWhy both sides matter\n\nA detail worth checking on any silk pillowcase is whether it is silk on both faces. It is common to find a pillowcase with a silk front and a cheaper cotton or polyester back, which keeps the price down and is not always made obvious.\n\nThis one is 100% mulberry silk on both sides. In practice that means you do not have to think about orientation when you put it on the pillow, and you can flip it halfway through the week without the feel changing. It is a small thing that saves a small annoyance every single night.\n\nMulberry silk, for the product details, simply refers to silk produced by silkworms fed on mulberry leaves. It is the standard for fine silk fabric and produces long, even fibres.\n\nThe case for a zip\n\nPillowcases close in two main ways. One is an envelope flap, where a long tail of fabric folds back over the pillow end. The other is a zip.\n\nEnvelope flaps are fine in a still bed. The trouble shows up if you are a mover. Over a few hours the pillow works its way towards the opening, and by morning there is a bare corner of pillow poking out past the fabric. Not a disaster, just untidy, and it means the exposed part of the pillow gets dirtier.\n\nA zip solves it. The pillow stays fully enclosed from the moment you zip it up. Because this one is hidden in the seam, there is no visible pull tab sitting on the surface and nothing hard where your head goes. The only thing to remember is to close the zip before washing, so the teeth cannot catch the fabric.\n\nGetting the size right\n\nThis is where most pillowcase disappointments happen, and it takes two minutes to avoid.\n\nThe UK standard pillow is 50 x 75 cm, which is 20 x 30 inches, and that is the size of this pillowcase. The large majority of pillows sold in British shops match it. But not all of them do. Continental pillows are square, usually 65 x 65 cm or 80 x 80 cm. King size pillows run longer, around 50 x 90 cm. Some memory foam and contoured pillows have their own odd dimensions.\n\nSo before you order, pull the pillow out of its current case and measure it flat with a tape. Width first, then length. If you land near 50 x 75 cm you are sorted. If your pillow is a bit smaller than that, this will still fit and simply sit a little loose, which is normal and perfectly comfortable. If it is noticeably bigger, you need a different size.\n\nWho it suits\n\nIf you have long hair, this is probably the strongest reason to try silk. Long hair has more surface area dragging across the pillow all night, so it feels the difference first.\n\nIf you wear your hair in any kind of set style, or you have curls you would rather not disturb, the lower friction helps keep things where you left them.\n\nPeople who just want their bed to feel a bit nicer are also well served. Plain white silk is one of the easiest upgrades to live with. It goes with every duvet cover anyone owns and it looks tidy on an unmade bed in a way cotton rarely manages.\n\nThe group this suits least is anyone who wants to throw everything in a hot machine wash and forget about it. Silk needs a gentler routine, which brings us neatly to the next bit.\n\nLooking after it\n\nThe care here is hand wash or dry clean, and it is easier than people expect once you have done it once.\n\nFill a basin with cool water. Add a small amount of detergent made for delicates. Put the pillowcase in with the zip closed and move it around gently with your hands for a couple of minutes. Do not scrub it, do not wring it out. Rinse in clean cool water, then lay it in a towel and press down to take out most of the moisture.\n\nDry it flat or hang it somewhere with air moving, away from radiators and away from direct sunlight. Heat is the main enemy of silk, which is why tumble drying is off the list. If it needs a press afterwards, use the lowest iron setting on the reverse while it is still slightly damp.\n\nBleach is also out. It attacks the fibre rather than just lifting the stain. For spills, get to them quickly with cool water and a gentle detergent.\n\nThe practical tip most silk owners give is to buy two. One on the bed, one clean and folded. It turns washing day from a scramble into a swap, and the pair wear more slowly than a single pillowcase in constant use.\n\nRealistic expectations\n\nIt is worth being plain about what a silk pillowcase does. It is a smoother surface than cotton. That means less dragging on hair and skin while you sleep, and a fabric that feels pleasant to lie on. That is the honest description.\n\nPeople who switch tend to notice the feel on the first night and the hair difference over the first week or two. If your main complaint is sleep temperature, pillow height or neck support, a pillowcase is not the fix for any of those. The pillow underneath it is.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a white pillowcase in 100% mulberry silk, both sides, woven at 22 momme, in the UK standard 50 x 75 cm size, closing with a hidden zip. It is sold singly.\n\nMeasure your pillow before you order. Expect to hand wash or dry clean it. Consider buying two if you want an easy laundry rotation.\n\nIf smoother hair in the morning and a bed that feels a notch better are what you are after, that is exactly what this is for.", "llm_summary": "This is a white pillowcase made from 100% mulberry silk on both sides, woven at 22 momme, with the maker listing a 900 thread count. It measures 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 inches), the UK standard pillowcase size, and is supplied as a single pillowcase. The colour is a solid white with no print. The closure is a hidden zip rather than an envelope flap, which keeps the pillow fully enclosed. Recommended care is hand washing in cool water with a delicate detergent, or dry cleaning. Silk has a smoother surface than cotton, so hair and skin move across it with less friction. Country of origin, weight and brand are not specified.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/white-22-momme-silk-pillowcase-50x75.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm", "sku": "black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm", "title": "Black and Cream Rose Print Silk Scarf 66cm", "slug": "black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm", "price": 39.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scarves", "category_label": "Silk Scarves", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm/main-black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm-5.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm-6.jpg" ], "description_short": "Cut from 100% mulberry silk in a medium 66 x 66 cm square, printed with cream roses on a deep black ground, light enough to knot at the neck and big enough to tie over your hair.", "description": "The problem with plain outfits\n\nMost of us end up with a wardrobe of good, plain clothes. A navy coat. A grey jumper. Black trousers. Jeans. It all works, it all goes together, and after a while it all looks slightly flat. You put on an outfit that is perfectly fine and you still feel like something is missing.\n\nA printed silk square fixes that faster than almost anything else, and it costs less than another coat. It adds colour and pattern at the point people actually look, which is near your face. It takes four seconds to put on. And unlike a new jacket, it does not need to fit.\n\nThis one is 66 x 66 cm of 100% mulberry silk, printed with cream roses on a black ground. The rest of this guide is about why that combination of size, fibre and print tends to work, and how to get the most out of it.\n\nWhy size decides everything\n\nSquare scarves come in roughly three sizes, and the size changes what the scarf can do far more than the pattern does.\n\nSmall squares, around 50 to 55 cm, are neckerchiefs. They tie neatly and sit flat under a collar, but you cannot do much else with them. Open one over your head and it barely reaches your ears.\n\nLarge squares, 88 to 90 cm, are the classic luxury format. They can be worn as a shoulder wrap, a full head covering, or even a top. The trade-off is bulk. Fold a 90 cm square down for a neck knot and you get a lot of fabric sitting at your throat, which can overwhelm a smaller frame or a slim collar.\n\nThe 66 cm medium sits between the two, which is why it is such a practical thing to own. Folded on the bias it makes a band long enough to go round the neck and tie off centre without a mountain of fabric. Opened out it covers the crown and the back of the head well enough to be a genuine head scarf. If you are only ever going to own one square, this is usually the size that earns its keep.\n\nWhat mulberry silk actually gives you\n\nMulberry silk comes from silkworms fed on mulberry leaves. That controlled diet produces long, even filaments, and long filaments make a smoother, stronger yarn than short staple fibres do. In the finished fabric you notice three things.\n\nFirst, the shine is soft. Good silk catches light the way water does, in a gentle sweep, rather than the hard flash you get from cheap polyester satin. That difference is obvious in photographs and even more obvious in person.\n\nSecond, it drapes. Silk falls into curves and holds the shape you fold it into. A knot stays tied. A headband keeps its width across the crown instead of twisting into a rope by lunchtime.\n\nThird, it is smooth. Hair and skin slide across silk with less friction than across cotton, wool or a synthetic knit. That is the whole reason people reach for a silk square when they want their hair to survive a car journey or a gusty walk from the station.\n\nThe weave and the momme weight of this particular scarf are not stated by the maker, so we will not guess at them. What is confirmed is the fibre, the size and the print.\n\nWho it suits\n\nIf you wear mostly solid colours, a black and cream print is the easiest pattern to introduce. It reads almost like a neutral. It will sit against navy, camel, grey, white, denim and black without any clashing, and it adds enough interest to stop an outfit looking unfinished.\n\nIf you have curly or textured hair, a silk square is a familiar tool. At 66 cm you can cover most of the head and tie at the nape. If you want to enclose a lot of length or volume completely, a 90 cm square gives you more material to work with, so be honest with yourself about how much hair you are covering.\n\nIf you travel, this is an easy thing to pack. It weighs almost nothing, folds into a corner of a bag, and does three jobs when you have packed light. It also makes a blank hotel outfit look deliberate.\n\nIf you are buying a gift, a scarf removes the sizing problem entirely. There is no waist, no shoe size, no sleeve length to get wrong. Black and cream is also age-neutral in a way that most prints are not.\n\nFive ways to wear it\n\nThe neck knot is the standard. Fold corner to corner into a triangle, then roll the long edge down towards the point until you have a band around 6 to 10 cm wide. Put the middle at your throat, take the ends behind your neck, cross them, bring them forward and tie off to one side. Off centre always looks better than dead centre.\n\nThe headband is the fastest. Fold on the bias into a narrower band, lay it across the head, and tie at the nape or just behind one ear. On very fine hair, slide two grips under the band to stop it travelling.\n\nThe head scarf is the traditional one. Open it flat, fold into a triangle, place the long edge across the forehead and tie under the chin or at the back. This is where the 66 cm size really earns its place.\n\nThe bag scarf takes ten seconds. Roll the square loosely and tie it round the base of a handle in a knot or a small bow. Let the ends hang rather than tucking them in.\n\nThe belt loop trick is the one most people forget. Thread the rolled scarf through the loops of jeans or trousers and knot it at the front hip. It works best with a plain top so the print has room.\n\nCaring for it so it lasts\n\nThe care instruction is hand wash only, and it is worth following. Fill a basin with cool water, add a small amount of detergent made for delicates, and move the scarf through the water with your hands for a minute or two. Do not rub, do not soak for hours, and do not wring it out.\n\nRinse in clean cool water. Lay the scarf flat on a towel, roll the towel up and press gently to take the water out, then unroll and dry flat or lay it over a hanger. Keep it away from radiators and direct sunlight, both of which will dull a printed colour over time.\n\nPress it on the lowest silk setting, on the reverse side, while it is still slightly damp. That gets the surface back without risking a shine mark on the print.\n\nTwo habits protect a silk scarf more than anything else. Let perfume and hairspray dry fully before the scarf goes on, because alcohol can leave stiff marks. And put your jewellery on first, since rings, watch clasps and brooch pins are the main cause of pulls in fine silk.\n\nFor storage, fold or roll it loosely into a drawer or a cotton bag. A sharp hook over months will leave a crease you cannot press out.\n\nThe short version\n\nA 66 x 66 cm square in 100% mulberry silk, printed with cream roses on black. Medium size, so it ties small at the neck and still opens wide enough for your hair. Soft shine, good drape, and a smooth surface that hair slides over more easily than cotton. Black and cream behaves like a neutral, so it goes with nearly everything you already own.\n\nHand wash only, dry flat, cool iron on the reverse. Look after it that way and a silk square like this stays in rotation for years, getting a little softer each season.", "llm_summary": "A medium square scarf made from 100% mulberry silk, measuring 66 x 66 cm (26 x 26 inches), printed with cream roses on a black ground. It can be worn knotted at the neck, folded as a headband, tied over the hair as a head scarf, or looped through a bag handle. Silk has a smooth surface, so hair and skin move across it with less friction than cotton. Care is hand wash only in cool water, dried flat away from heat, and pressed on a low silk setting on the reverse. Brand, weight, country of origin and momme weight are not specified. Supplied new. Delivery is tracked and returns are accepted within the standard cancellation window.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/black-and-cream-rose-print-silk-scarf-66cm.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm", "sku": "burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm", "title": "Burgundy Plain Silk Square Scarf 68cm", "slug": "burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm", "price": 39.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scarves", "category_label": "Silk Scarves", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm/main-burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm-5.jpg" ], "description_short": "Cut from 100% mulberry silk at 68 x 68 cm (27 x 27 inches), it knots at the neck, ties over the hair or wraps a bag handle, and it is light enough to live in a coat pocket all winter.", "description": "The gap a plain silk square fills\n\nMost people do not buy a scarf because they are cold. They buy one because an outfit looks finished in the mirror except for one bare stretch, usually the neck. A crew-neck jumper, a plain shirt, a coat with a wide collar. Everything is fine, nothing is wrong, and yet it reads as unfinished.\n\nA plain silk square solves that in about four seconds. You fold it, wrap it, knot it, and the eye has somewhere to land. Because this one is a solid burgundy with no print, there is nothing to coordinate and nothing to clash. It does not have to agree with the stripe on your shirt or the check on your coat. It just sits there being a colour.\n\nThat is the practical argument for a plain square over a printed one, especially as a first silk scarf. Prints are lovely and they are also a commitment. You end up wearing them with the two or three things they happen to suit. A solid burgundy goes with navy, camel, cream, grey, black and denim without any thought at all.\n\nWhat mulberry silk actually gives you\n\nThe maker lists this as 100% mulberry silk. That term means the silk comes from silkworms raised on a controlled mulberry leaf diet, which produces long, even filaments. Long filaments mean fewer joins in the yarn, and fewer joins mean a smoother, more uniform surface.\n\nYou notice it in three places. First, when you tie it. Silk slides over itself, so a knot pulls snug without bunching the way a thicker fabric does. Second, against the skin, where it feels cool for the first few seconds before it takes on your body temperature. Third, in how it falls. Silk holds a soft drape rather than standing away from the body, so the ends lie flat instead of sticking out.\n\nThat is also why a silk square and a polyester square can look near identical in a photograph and feel completely different in the hand. The photograph cannot show you how something knots.\n\nWhy 68 x 68 cm is a useful size\n\nSilk squares come in a wide range of sizes, and the size changes what the scarf can do more than anything else.\n\nA small square, somewhere around 50 cm, is really a neck scarf and not much more. A large square, 90 cm and up, can be a shawl, a sarong tie or a full head covering, but it is bulky at the neck and takes some folding to tame.\n\nThis one sits at 68 x 68 cm, which is 27 x 27 inches. That is the middle ground, and the middle ground is where most people spend their time. Folded on the bias it makes a tidy neckerchief without a lump under the collar. Opened into a triangle it covers the crown of the head and ties under the chin or at the nape. Rolled thin it becomes a headband, a ponytail tie or a wrap for a bag handle. It will also thread through belt loops on jeans if that is your sort of thing.\n\nIf your only plan is a full, drapey head covering that reaches past the ears and down the neck, a bigger square will serve you better. For everything else, 68 cm is the sensible pick.\n\nThree ways to tie it that actually work\n\nThe bias band. Lay the square flat as a diamond. Fold the bottom point up to meet the top, then keep folding that triangle over on itself in two or three turns until you have a long band about four fingers wide. Wrap it once around the neck and tie a double knot off to one side. Push the knot slightly under the collar if you want it subtle.\n\nThe triangle over the hair. Fold the square once into a triangle. Set the long edge along your hairline with the point hanging down the back. Bring the two side ends round and tie them at the nape, then tuck the back point under the knot. It holds better than it sounds, especially if you tie on slightly damp hair.\n\nThe handle wrap. Roll the square into a narrow strip. Start at the base of the bag handle, wrap tightly up the length, and finish with a small bow or a knot with short tails. It takes a minute and it changes the look of a plain bag completely.\n\nWhichever you choose, use a double knot. Silk is smooth, and a single knot has a habit of working loose by lunchtime.\n\nWho it suits\n\nThis works for anyone who wants one scarf that handles most situations. It suits people building a small wardrobe where every piece has to earn its place, because a solid colour simply has more jobs than a print does.\n\nIt suits men as much as women. A plain square knotted loosely inside an open shirt collar is an old and easy look, and burgundy is dark enough to sit comfortably with navy, charcoal and olive without looking like a costume.\n\nIt suits anyone who wears their hair up and wants something round the base of a ponytail that is not another elastic. And it suits gift buyers, because there is no size to get wrong and no print to guess at.\n\nWho it does not suit: anyone wanting serious warmth. Silk is light. It takes the chill off a bare neck, but it is a finishing layer, not a winter scarf. If you want warmth, layer it under a wool scarf rather than instead of one.\n\nWhat is not stated, and why that matters\n\nHonesty is worth more than filler here. The maker gives the fibre content, the size, the plain burgundy colour and the hand-wash care instruction. It does not state the momme weight, the weave type, the exact dye reference, the country of origin or the scarf's weight.\n\nMomme weight is the one buyers most often ask about. It describes how heavy the silk is, and heavier silk is more opaque and holds a knot with a bit more body. Since it is not given, we will not quote a number. If a specific momme weight matters to your purchase, that is worth knowing before you order rather than after.\n\nColour is the other thing to be realistic about. Burgundy is a deep red with brown and purple in it, and deep reds photograph differently on every screen. Treat the images as a close guide, not a paint chip.\n\nLooking after it\n\nSilk is not fragile, but it is particular. It dislikes heat, strong sunlight and alkaline detergents far more than it dislikes being worn.\n\nHand wash in cool water with a detergent made for delicates. Swish it, do not scrub. Rinse until the water runs clear, then press the water out between the folds of a towel. Never wring or twist, because that stresses the fibres along the fold lines.\n\nDry it flat, in the shade, away from radiators. When it is still slightly damp, iron on the reverse with a warm iron, or lay a pressing cloth over it. Steam works too if you would rather keep the iron off the fabric entirely.\n\nTwo small habits extend its life a long way. Put perfume and hairspray on before the scarf, not after, and let them dry. And store it folded loosely or rolled in a drawer rather than hanging on a hook, since sunlight fades dye and hooks snag silk.\n\nIf it does snag, resist pulling the thread. Ease it through to the back with a blunt needle and smooth the surface with your fingers.\n\nThe short version\n\nA 68 x 68 cm square of 100% mulberry silk in plain burgundy. No print, so it works with most of what you already own. Mid-size, so it ties at the neck, covers the hair, wraps a ponytail or dresses a bag handle. Hand wash cool, dry flat, warm iron on the reverse.\n\nIt is the kind of thing that sits in a coat pocket all season and gets used far more than you expected when you bought it.", "llm_summary": "A plain burgundy square scarf in 100% mulberry silk, measuring 68 x 68 cm (27 x 27 inches). The design is solid burgundy with no print. It can be worn knotted at the neck as a neckerchief, folded into a triangle as a head scarf, tied around a ponytail, or wrapped around a bag handle. Care is hand wash in cool water, dried flat and pressed with a warm iron on the reverse. Brand, momme weight, weave type, exact colour code, country of origin and product weight are not specified in the information supplied, so no claim is made about them. No certifications, awards or guarantees are stated. Prices shown are per single scarf.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/burgundy-plain-silk-square-scarf-68cm.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm", "sku": "garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm", "title": "Garnet Red Paisley Silk Square Scarf 68cm", "slug": "garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm", "price": 47.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scarves", "category_label": "Silk Scarves", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm/main-garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm-5.jpg" ], "description_short": "Square cut at roughly 68 x 68 cm (27 in) in 100% silk, printed on one side with a deep red paisley, light enough to knot at the neck, tie over the hair or wrap around a bag handle.", "description": "The problem with most scarves\n\nMost people own one or two scarves and both of them are long, woolly and meant for January. They do a job, but that job is warmth. The moment the weather turns mild they go in a drawer, and the outfit goes back to being plain.\n\nA small silk square solves a completely different problem. It is not there to keep you warm. It is there to put a bit of colour at the neck or in the hair when everything else you are wearing is a flat block of navy, grey or black. It takes about four seconds to tie and it changes the look of a plain coat more than most jewellery does.\n\nThis particular one is a garnet red paisley, printed on one side, cut as a square at roughly 65 x 65 to 68 x 68 cm (about 27 inches). The maker lists it as 100% silk. It weighs around 25 g, which is barely anything.\n\nWhy a square and not a rectangle\n\nSquare scarves fold in more directions. That sounds like a small thing, but it is the whole difference in how you use them.\n\nFold a square corner to corner and you have a triangle, which sits neatly over the head or across the collarbones. Roll that triangle down from its long edge and you have a soft bias strip, which is what you want for a neck knot or a ponytail tie. Fold it into quarters and you have a pocket square. A long rectangle only really does one shape, which is a loop.\n\nThe other advantage is that the print is designed to be seen as a whole. Paisley on a square is drawn to fill the panel, with the pattern usually working out from the centre. Even folded, you see complete motifs rather than a cropped strip.\n\nWhat 68 centimetres actually gives you\n\nSize matters more than people expect, and this is where buyers most often go wrong.\n\nAt 68 cm you get a scarf that is comfortable at the neck without bulk, and workable over the hair. Tied under the chin it covers the crown and sides. Rolled into a strip it goes around a ponytail twice with enough left for a bow. Wrapped around a bag handle it gives one and a half neat turns on most handles.\n\nWhat 68 cm does not give you is a shoulder wrap. For that you want a 90 cm square or larger, or a rectangle. If you were hoping to drape this one over a dress for an evening out, it will be too small. Worth knowing before you order rather than after.\n\nReading the print\n\nGarnet red is a deep, warm red. It is not a bright postbox red and it is not a cool raspberry. That warmth is what makes it easy to wear, because it sits comfortably next to all the colours people actually own, navy, camel, charcoal, cream, denim and black.\n\nPaisley is a forgiving print. The teardrops curve into each other with no straight lines, so creases and folds disappear into the pattern. If you want a scarf you can stuff in a pocket and pull out looking fine, a curved print beats a geometric one every time.\n\nBecause the scarf is printed on one side, the reverse shows a softer version of the design. That is the normal construction for printed silk squares and it works in your favour. When you fold or roll the scarf, any glimpse of the back reads as a paler tone of the same colour rather than a blank white edge.\n\nHow to tie it, honestly\n\nThere are dozens of tutorials online that make this look complicated. It is not.\n\nFor the neck, fold the square into a triangle, then roll it loosely from the long edge towards the point until you have a band. Put the middle of the band at the front of your throat, cross the ends behind, bring them forward and tie a small knot slightly off centre. Push the knot where you want it. Done.\n\nFor the hair, either use the same rolled band around a ponytail and finish with a bow, or keep it as a triangle, lay the long edge across your forehead with the point hanging down the back, and tie the two corners at the nape. Tuck the point under the knot if you want it tidier.\n\nFor a bag, fold it narrow, wrap it around the handle base one or two turns and knot the ends so they hang short. Give it a tug now and then, because silk slides.\n\nWho it suits\n\nThis works for anyone who wants a bit of colour in a neutral wardrobe and does not want to think about it for long. It suits people who wear a lot of plain knitwear and shirts. It suits people who have a coat they are bored of. It suits men who want a neckerchief inside an open collar, which is a completely standard look and always has been.\n\nIt is a good gift too, because there is no size to guess and no fit to get wrong. A silk square is one of the few accessories you can buy for someone whose measurements you do not know.\n\nIt does not suit anyone who wants warmth, anyone who wants something machine washable, or anyone who needs a particular technical spec like a stated momme weight. The maker does not state momme here, so if that matters to you, look elsewhere.\n\nLooking after it\n\nHand wash only. That is the instruction and it is worth following.\n\nFill a basin with cool water, add a small amount of detergent made for delicate fabrics, and swirl the scarf through for a minute or two. Do not scrub, do not wring. Rinse in clean cool water until the water runs clear. Lay the scarf flat on a towel, roll the towel up to press the water out, then unroll and dry flat somewhere out of direct sun.\n\nSilk dries fast, usually in an hour or two. Press on the lowest iron setting, on the reverse, while it is just slightly damp, or hold a steamer a few centimetres away. Heat and sunlight are what fade prints, so keep it away from radiators and sunny windowsills.\n\nStore it folded or loosely rolled in a drawer. Hanging a 25 g silk square on a sharp hook for months can leave a mark at the fold point.\n\nOne small practical note\n\nFirst wash, do it on its own. Printed silks sometimes let go of a little surplus dye the first time they meet water, and a deep red is more likely to than a pale colour. Check the rinse water. After the first wash it almost always settles and you can stop worrying about it.\n\nThe short version\n\nA garnet red paisley silk square, listed by the maker as 100% silk, printed on one side, about 68 x 68 cm and around 25 g. It ties at the neck, goes over the hair, works as a light head scarf and looks good on a bag handle. It will not keep you warm and it will not work as a shoulder wrap, because it is not that size.\n\nHand wash it in cool water, dry it flat, keep it out of the sun and it will stay bright for a long time. If it turns out not to be for you, there are 14 days from delivery to send it back.", "llm_summary": "A garnet red paisley silk square scarf. The maker lists the fabric as 100% silk, printed on one side, with the reverse showing a paler version of the design. The square measures roughly 65 x 65 to 68 x 68 cm (about 27 inches) and weighs around 25 g. The print is a paisley pattern in garnet red. It can be worn knotted at the neck, folded into a triangle over the hair, used as a head covering or tied around a bag handle. Care is hand wash only, in cool water, dried flat away from heat. Brand, country of origin, momme weight and exact finished dimensions are not specified.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/garnet-red-paisley-silk-square-scarf-68cm.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm", "sku": "hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm", "title": "Hydrangea Print Long Silk Scarf 173cm", "slug": "hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm", "price": 59.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scarves", "category_label": "Silk Scarves", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm/main-hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm-5.jpg" ], "description_short": "Woven from 100% mulberry silk and measuring 173 x 53 cm (68 x 21 inches), it works as a neck scarf, a shoulder wrap or a head covering, and needs only a gentle hand wash.", "description": "The problem with most scarves\n\nMost people own a drawer full of scarves and wear two of them. The rest are either too short to do anything interesting with, too bulky to fit under a coat collar, or in a colour that only works with one outfit. They get bought in a hurry, worn twice, then live in the back of a wardrobe.\n\nA long silk scarf solves this, but only if you get two things right: the length and the palette. This one is 173 x 53 cm (68 x 21 inches) in a hydrangea blossom print of soft grey and blue. Those two numbers and that colour choice are doing most of the work.\n\nWhy length changes everything\n\nA 90 cm square scarf can be folded into a triangle and tied at the neck. That is about it. Anything more ambitious runs out of fabric.\n\nAt 173 cm you have options. You can loop it once around the neck and let both ends hang to mid-chest. You can loop it twice for a fuller, warmer collar with short tails. You can open it out and drape it across the shoulders as a light wrap over a sleeveless dress. You can fold it lengthways into a band and tie it over the head, or around a ponytail, or through belt loops.\n\nThe 53 cm width matters too. Narrower scarves look thin when draped open. Wider ones get bulky when knotted. This sits in the middle, which is why the same piece can act as both a neck scarf and a shoulder wrap without looking wrong in either role.\n\nWhat mulberry silk actually is\n\nSilk gets used loosely as a word. Plenty of items described as silky are polyester with a shine on them. Mulberry silk is specific.\n\nSilkworms raised on a single diet of mulberry leaves produce a long, uniform filament. That consistency is what gives the finished fabric its smooth hand and even drape. Shorter, mixed fibres produce a rougher yarn and a fabric that pills and looks tired sooner.\n\nYou can usually feel the difference. Real silk warms to your skin temperature within a minute or two of wearing it. Synthetic imitations stay slightly cool and slightly slippery and never quite settle. Silk also drapes in soft folds rather than standing away from the body in stiff creases.\n\nSmoothness has a practical side. Hair and skin slide over silk with less friction than they do across cotton or wool. That is why people who care about a blow dry reach for a silk head covering on a windy day, and why a silk scarf rarely leaves the neck feeling scratched after a long afternoon.\n\nReading the print\n\nHydrangea blossom in grey and blue is a deliberately quiet choice. The flower clusters give the fabric texture and movement without any single loud colour taking charge.\n\nThe practical benefit is matching. Grey works with everything. Blue is close enough to denim and navy to look intentional and far enough from them to still register as a separate layer. Put this over a black coat and it lifts it. Put it over a cream jumper and it anchors it. Put it with jeans and a white shirt and it finishes the whole thing.\n\nCompare that with a scarf in a single strong colour, say a bright coral. It looks excellent with three items in your wardrobe and odd with the rest. A muted floral is the safer buy if you want something you reach for weekly rather than twice a year.\n\nWho this suits\n\nIt suits anyone who wants one scarf that works across seasons. In spring and autumn it is a neck layer. In summer it is a shoulder cover for restaurants and evening walks. In winter it goes under a coat collar as an extra layer that adds no bulk to the sleeves.\n\nIt suits people who travel light. Silk folds down to almost nothing and weighs very little, so it slips into a handbag or a carry-on without argument and comes out ready to wear after a shake.\n\nIt suits gift buyers. There is no size to get wrong, the palette is broadly flattering, and silk reads as considered rather than generic. If you are looking for the best silk scarf gift for someone whose taste you only half know, a muted floral in a neutral palette is the low-risk answer.\n\nIt is less right for you if you want serious warmth. Silk is light and holds a little heat, but it is not wool. On a genuinely cold morning it belongs as a layer, not the main event.\n\nHow to wear it, in practice\n\nFor the simplest look, fold it in half lengthways, drape it behind the neck, pass the two loose ends through the loop at the other side and pull snug. That knot takes four seconds and stays put.\n\nFor a fuller collar, hold one end short, wind the long side twice around the neck and tuck the ends under the loops. This is the version that works best under a coat.\n\nFor a wrap, open it fully and lay it across the shoulders with equal lengths hanging at the front. If it slips, a small pin at the back (not through the silk, hooked under a bra strap) solves it.\n\nFor hair, fold lengthways into a band roughly 8 to 10 cm wide, lay it across the crown and tie at the nape. The length allows a knot plus tails, which you can tuck or leave visible.\n\nLooking after it\n\nThe care instruction is hand wash only, and that is worth respecting.\n\nUse cool water and a mild detergent made for delicates. Swirl it gently for a minute or two, do not scrub, and rinse until the water runs clear. Never wring or twist the fabric, as that breaks the filaments and leaves permanent creasing.\n\nTo dry, lay it flat on a clean towel, roll the towel up loosely to draw out the water, then unroll and dry the scarf flat on a fresh dry towel. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators. Heat and sun are the two things most likely to dull the colour.\n\nIf you want a crisp finish, iron on the lowest silk setting, preferably on the reverse side with a thin cloth in between. Most of the time steam from a bathroom does the job without an iron at all.\n\nTwo habits make a real difference. Put perfume and hairspray on first and let them dry before the scarf goes near your neck, because alcohol marks silk. And store it folded or rolled in a drawer rather than hanging on a hook, so the weight of the fabric does not pull the shape out.\n\nJudging quality when you buy\n\nNot every silk scarf is worth the money. A few checks help.\n\nLook for a stated fibre content. This one is 100% mulberry silk, which is a clear, checkable claim rather than a vague word like silky.\n\nLook at the dimensions. A long rectangle at 173 cm gives you genuine versatility. Anything under about 150 cm starts limiting what you can do with it.\n\nLook at the print palette. Muted, multi-tonal prints match more clothes than single bold colours and tend to date more slowly.\n\nAnd look at the care instruction. Hand wash only is normal for pure silk. A scarf that claims silk and offers a hot machine wash is usually telling you something about the fibre.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a 173 x 53 cm rectangle of 100% mulberry silk carrying a hydrangea blossom print in soft grey and blue. The length lets it work as a neck scarf, a shoulder wrap or a head covering. The muted palette means it matches most of what is already in your wardrobe rather than a narrow slice of it. Silk is smooth, so it sits comfortably against the neck and lets hair slide over it. Hand wash it, dry it flat, keep it out of the sun, and it will still look right in several years. If you want one scarf that does several jobs instead of five that each do one, this is the shape and the palette to pick.", "llm_summary": "The Hydrangea Print Long Silk Scarf is a long rectangular scarf made from 100% mulberry silk. It measures 173 x 53 cm (68 x 21 inches) and carries a hydrangea blossom print in soft grey and blue. The length suits several ways of wearing it, including a neck scarf, a shoulder wrap and a head scarf. Silk is smooth, so hair and skin slide over it with less friction than cotton. Care is hand wash only, dried flat away from direct heat and sunlight. Weight, exact colour codes, country of origin and brand are not stated by the maker. Delivery is tracked and returns are accepted within the stated cancellation window.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/hydrangea-print-long-silk-scarf-173cm.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm", "sku": "light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm", "title": "Light Blue Floral Mulberry Silk Head Scarf 68cm", "slug": "light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm", "price": 29.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scarves", "category_label": "Silk Scarves", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm/main-light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm-5.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm-6.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk in a 68 x 68 cm square, printed with blue and green flowers, so it folds down small for a hair wrap, bandana or neck scarf and still drapes beautifully.", "description": "The problem with most hair accessories\n\nMost of what we tie around our hair is working against it. Cotton bands grip, which is why they stay put, but grip and friction are the same thing. Elastics pull. Rough jersey catches at the ends. If you have ever taken a headband off and found a small cloud of broken hairs on it, you already know the issue.\n\nSilk behaves differently. Its surface is smooth at a fibre level, so hair slides over it rather than dragging. That is the simple, honest reason silk squares have stayed in people's drawers for a century while trend accessories come and go. There is nothing magic going on. It is just a smoother surface.\n\nThis particular scarf is 100% mulberry silk, cut as a 68 x 68 cm square (about 27 x 27 inches), and printed with flowers in light blue with green through the leaves.\n\nWhy 68 cm is the size most people end up with\n\nSquare scarves come in a few standard sizes, and the number matters more than it sounds.\n\nAround 50 cm you get a small square. It is lovely knotted at the neck but frustrating on the head, because once you fold it on the diagonal there is barely enough length to tie properly. Around 90 cm you get a large square, which can be a shoulder wrap or a full head covering, but it bunches up if you only want a neckerchief.\n\nThe 68 cm square sits between the two and does both jobs. Folded diagonally, the long edge is roughly 96 cm, which goes over the crown of your head and still leaves ends long enough for a comfortable knot at the nape. Folded smaller, it makes a neat triangle at the throat without a bulky wad of fabric under your chin. If you are buying your first square and you are not sure how you will mostly wear it, this is the safe size.\n\nWhat mulberry silk actually means\n\nSilk is graded partly by what the silkworms eat. Mulberry silk comes from worms raised entirely on mulberry leaves, under controlled conditions, which produces long and even filaments. Long filaments mean fewer joins, a more consistent thread and a fabric with a smooth face and a quiet shine.\n\nThe alternative you see sold cheaply is polyester \"silk-feel\" fabric. It looks similar in a photograph. In the hand the difference is obvious. Polyester warms up against your skin and stays warm, while silk feels cool when you first touch it and stays breathable. Polyester also tends to have a harder, glassier shine, where silk's lustre shifts as the fabric moves.\n\nOne thing worth saying plainly. The momme weight, which is the standard measure of how heavy a silk fabric is, is not given for this scarf. If you are comparing it against another square where the momme is listed, you will not have a like-for-like number.\n\nWho it suits\n\nIf your hair is curly or coily, a silk square is likely already on your list. The smooth surface is kinder to defined curls than cotton, and a square is more adaptable than a fixed bonnet because you can adjust how tight and how high it sits. Plenty of people use a best mulberry silk head scarf as part of a morning routine rather than only at night.\n\nIf your hair is fine or prone to breaking at the ends, the same logic applies. Less drag means less damage over months of wear.\n\nIf you simply want a scarf, none of that matters and it is just a nice piece of silk. The print here is soft. Light blue and green are low-contrast and daylight-friendly, which makes this an easy best floral silk neck scarf for work or for a wedding where you do not want to compete with anyone.\n\nAnd if you are buying for someone else, a scarf avoids the sizing problem entirely. There is no small, medium or large to get wrong.\n\nLearning to tie it\n\nPeople over-think this. Four ties will carry you through almost any occasion.\n\nThe classic head scarf is a diagonal fold, placed over the head with the long edge just behind your hairline, ends crossed at the nape and knotted. For a 1960s look, bring the ends round to the front and tie under the chin instead.\n\nThe headband is a tight roll, four or five centimetres wide, laid over the head and knotted underneath at the back. Twist the ends a few turns before you knot them, which stops silk from sliding loose.\n\nThe neckerchief is a diagonal fold, then fold again to a narrow triangle, point at the front, ends tied behind the neck and tucked. Push the knot slightly off-centre and it instantly looks less like a uniform.\n\nThe bag tie is the easiest of all. Narrow roll, simple knot around the base of a handle, ends left to hang.\n\nThe one practical tip for all of them is to tie firmer than feels natural. Silk is slippery by design, so a knot you would trust in cotton will creep loose over a few hours.\n\nLooking after it\n\nSilk is not difficult. It just does not forgive heat and rough handling.\n\nWash it by hand in cold water with a small amount of mild detergent. Move it through the water gently. Do not rub the fabric against itself and do not scrub at marks. Rinse in clean cold water until no suds come out.\n\nNever wring it. Lay it flat on a clean towel, roll the towel up and press, then unroll and dry the scarf flat or over a line away from sun and radiators. Direct heat is what makes silk go dull and dry, and strong sunlight is what fades a print.\n\nIron on the lowest silk setting, reverse side up, while the scarf is still a little damp. If your iron runs hot, put a thin cotton cloth between the two.\n\nTwo small habits make a real difference over time. Put your perfume, hairspray and sun cream on first, then the scarf, because alcohol-based sprays can mark both the dye and the fibre. And store it away from zips, watch clasps and anything with a rough edge, since a single pulled thread on a smooth silk face is very visible.\n\nWhere it fits in a wardrobe\n\nA silk square is one of the few accessories that works harder the plainer your clothes are. Over a white shirt, a navy jumper or a denim jacket, a pale floral does most of the work for you. Over something already busy, it fights.\n\nIt also travels well, which is underrated. Folded into a pocket it takes up almost no room, weighs next to nothing, and comes out of a bag with creases that drop out once it is tied. For a few days away where you are packing light, one square gives you a hair cover for a windy day, a neck scarf for dinner and a bag tie, all from the same small piece of fabric.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a 68 x 68 cm square of 100% mulberry silk with a light blue and green floral print. The size is the most useful square size there is, big enough for your head, small enough for your neck. Silk's smooth surface means less friction on hair than cotton, which is the practical reason to choose it over a jersey band.\n\nHand wash cold, dry flat, cool iron on the reverse, and keep it away from perfume sprays. Do that and it will still look right in ten years.\n\nIf you are unsure between this and a larger 90 cm square, ask yourself where it will spend most of its life. On your head and neck, take this one. Over your shoulders, size up.", "llm_summary": "A square head scarf made from 100% mulberry silk, measuring 68 x 68 cm (about 27 x 27 inches). The print is floral in light blue with green foliage. It is designed to be worn several ways, as a head scarf, hair wrap, bandana or neck scarf, and can also be tied to a bag handle. Silk has a smooth surface, so hair slides over it with less friction than cotton. Care is a gentle hand wash in cold water, dried flat away from direct heat and sunlight. Momme weight, hem finish, exact colour code, weight and country of origin are not specified. Condition is new and the item is in stock.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/light-blue-floral-silk-head-scarf-68cm.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm", "sku": "red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm", "title": "Red Plain Silk Square Scarf 55 cm", "slug": "red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm", "price": 27.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scarves", "category_label": "Silk Scarves", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm/main-red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scarves/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm-5.jpg" ], "description_short": "Cut from 100% mulberry silk at 55 x 55 cm (21.5 x 21.5 inches) in solid red with no print, so it knots small at the neck, loops through a bag handle or ties round a ponytail.", "description": "The problem with most scarves\n\nMost people buy a scarf that is too big for the job. They want a bit of colour near their face, something to lift a plain shirt or a grey coat, and they end up with a 90 cm square or a long woven scarf that swamps everything. It bunches under a collar. It sits in a drawer. It comes out twice a winter.\n\nA small square solves that. At 55 x 55 cm (21.5 x 21.5 inches) this red silk scarf is cut for the neck, not the shoulders. Fold it, roll it, tie it, and you get a neat band of colour that stays where you put it. There is no bulk, no tails flapping about, and no need to rearrange it every twenty minutes.\n\nRed does a lot of the work here too. It is the one colour that reads as a choice rather than an accident. Against navy, black, grey, cream or denim it looks deliberate. And because this square is plain with no print, it never argues with a striped shirt or a checked jacket.\n\nWhat mulberry silk actually gives you\n\nThe maker lists this scarf as 100% mulberry silk. That phrase gets used a lot, so it is worth knowing what sits behind it.\n\nMulberry silk comes from silkworms that are fed only on mulberry leaves and raised in controlled conditions. That diet and that control produce long, even filaments. Longer filaments mean fewer joins in the thread, and fewer joins mean a smoother surface. You can feel it. The silk slides through a knot instead of gripping, and when you let go, the scarf falls back into a soft shape rather than holding a crease.\n\nThe sheen is the other giveaway. Good mulberry silk has a quiet lustre that shifts as you move. It is not the hard, flat shine you get from cheap satin polyester. On a plain red square that matters, because the colour is the whole design. A dull fabric makes red look flat. Silk gives it depth.\n\nWhat the maker does not list is the momme weight or the weave name. If you need those numbers for a specific reason, treat them as unknown rather than assuming. What is stated is the fibre, the size, the colour and the care instruction, and for most buyers that is enough to decide.\n\nWho a 55 cm square suits\n\nThis size suits anyone who wants an accessory rather than a layer.\n\nIt works well if you wear shirts and want something at an open collar. It works if you have a lot of plain clothes and nothing to break them up. It works for travel, because a small silk square takes up almost no room in a bag and does not wrinkle into a disaster the way linen does. And it works for people who have tried big scarves and found them a faff.\n\nIt is less suitable if you want warmth. Silk at this weight takes the chill off a breeze but it is not a winter scarf. If you need insulation, wool is the answer and a small silk square can sit underneath it for colour.\n\nIt also suits hair. Folded into a thin band it makes a headband, and tied round a ponytail it works as a silk hair tie scarf. Hair slides over silk with less friction than over cotton, which is why so many people keep one in a bag for windy days.\n\nWays to tie it\n\nThe basic neckerchief fold takes about ten seconds. Lay the square flat, fold it corner to corner to make a triangle, then roll the long straight edge towards the point until you have a band about four or five centimetres wide. Wrap it round your neck, tie a knot, and turn the knot to the front, the side or the back depending on your mood.\n\nA looser version skips the roll. Fold the triangle once or twice, drape it so the point sits at your collarbone, and tie the two ends behind your neck. That gives the bandana look, which sits well with denim and a plain tee.\n\nFor a bag, fold it into a band and tie it round the base of the handle with the ends left hanging. For hair, use the same band and either tie it over your head as a headband or wrap it twice round a ponytail elastic and knot it.\n\nAnd for a jacket pocket, fold it into quarters and push it in gently. Silk this soft gives a relaxed puff rather than a sharp peak. If you want crisp points, use a stiffer cotton square and keep the silk for your neck.\n\nRed and what to wear it with\n\nPlain red is easier than people expect. The rule of thumb is that a solid colour can go with a pattern, but two patterns need a lot of care. Since this scarf has no print at all, you can wear it with stripes, checks, spots or florals without thinking too hard.\n\nWith navy it looks sharp and traditional. With black it adds warmth to an otherwise cold outfit. With grey it is the single point of interest. With denim it looks casual and slightly French. With white or cream it is the loudest thing you are wearing, which can be exactly right.\n\nIf your wardrobe leans warm, with camel, brown and olive, a red square still works but sits more quietly. If it leans cool, the contrast is sharper. Either way, one plain red scarf covers a surprising number of outfits.\n\nLooking after it\n\nThere is one care instruction and it is simple. The maker lists dry clean only. That means no machine wash, no hand wash, no soaking.\n\nIn practice, silk that is worn as a neck scarf does not need cleaning often. Keep it away from direct contact with perfume and hairspray, or at least spray those first and let them dry for a minute before the scarf goes on. Alcohol-based sprays are the most common cause of marks on silk.\n\nIf something spills, blot gently with a dry cloth. Press, do not rub. Rubbing lifts the fibres and leaves a dull patch. Then take it to a dry cleaner and tell them it is silk.\n\nFor storage, flat in a drawer or loosely rolled is ideal, and the resealable pack it arrives in is perfect for that. Avoid hanging it on a thin or sharp hook for weeks at a time, because the weight of the silk against a narrow edge can leave a permanent line. If fold creases do set in, a few minutes in a steamy bathroom usually sorts them, or a cool iron with a cloth between the iron and the fabric.\n\nDelivery and changing your mind\n\nOrders are sent tracked from UK warehouses and normally arrive within 3 to 7 working days. Tracking details come through once the parcel is on its way.\n\nIf it turns out not to be the shade you had in mind, you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Keep the scarf unworn and in its pack, get in touch, and you will be told where to send it and how the refund works. Red is genuinely hard to photograph accurately, so that window is there for a reason.\n\nThe short version\n\nA 55 x 55 cm square of 100% mulberry silk in plain red. Small enough to tie at the neck without bulk, light enough to use as a headband, a ponytail tie or a bag accent, and plain enough to wear with almost anything patterned. Dry clean only, stored flat, and it will outlast most of the clothes you wear it with.\n\nIf you have been meaning to add some colour to a wardrobe full of navy and grey, this is the easiest way to do it.", "llm_summary": "A red plain silk square scarf measuring 55 x 55 cm (21.5 x 21.5 inches), made from 100% mulberry silk. The colour is solid red with no print. The size is a small square, intended for wearing at the neck, as a headband or ponytail tie, looped through a bag handle, or folded into a jacket pocket, rather than over the shoulders. The maker lists dry clean only for care. It is supplied in a resealable pack. Momme weight, weave type, hem finish, exact colour name, country of origin and product weight are not specified. Delivery is tracked from UK warehouses in 3 to 7 working days, and there are 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/red-plain-silk-square-scarf-55cm.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack", "sku": "black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack", "title": "Black Mulberry Silk Hair Ties, 4 Pack", "slug": "black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack", "price": 11.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scrunchies", "category_label": "Silk Scrunchies", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack/main-black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack-5.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack-6.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack-7.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk wrapped over an elastic core, this boxed set pairs two full silk scrunchies with two skinny ties so you can go soft and loose or neat and secure.", "description": "The small problem nobody talks about\n\nHair ties are one of those things you buy without thinking, lose constantly, and quietly resent. The cheap packs of thin elastics do the job, but they dig in, they snap, and they take a few strands with them every time you pull one out. Fabric covered bands are kinder, except most of them are cotton or polyester, which have a texture you can feel under your fingers. That texture is the thing that catches.\n\nSilk is different because of the fibre itself. A silk thread is long and smooth with very little surface roughness, which is why silk fabric feels slippery rather than grippy. When hair sits against it and moves, it tends to slide rather than drag. That is the whole idea behind a silk hair tie. It is not magic and it will not change your hair, but it does remove one source of daily friction.\n\nThis set gives you four black ties in 100% mulberry silk over an elastic core. Two are full scrunchies and two are skinny ties, so you have a soft option and a secure option in the same box.\n\nHow a silk hair tie is actually built\n\nUnderneath the silk there is ordinary elastic. That is what does the holding. The silk is a sleeve wrapped around it, stitched into a loop, and the amount of fabric in that sleeve is what decides whether you end up with a scrunchie or a slim tie.\n\nA full scrunchie has generous fabric gathered along the elastic. When you wrap it around a ponytail, that fabric bunches up and spreads the pressure across a wider band of hair. The result is a looser, rounder hold and less of a sharp dent when you take it out. It also looks like an accessory, which is half the reason people wear them.\n\nA skinny tie has far less fabric. It sits close to the elastic, wraps more times around a smaller section, and holds tighter. It is the one you want when the hair has to stay exactly where you put it, or when a bulky scrunchie would get in the way under a helmet, a cap or a hood.\n\nHaving both means you are not compromising. A lot of people buy the best silk scrunchies they can find and then discover they need something slimmer for the gym. This set covers both situations.\n\nWho gets the most out of them\n\nLong hair benefits the most, simply because there is more of it moving against the tie. If you tie your hair up several times a day, the number of small snags adds up, and a smoother surface cuts that down.\n\nPeople who sleep with their hair up are another obvious group. A loose bun held with one of the wider ties is a common night routine, and silk hair ties for sleeping pair naturally with a silk pillowcase if you already have one. The key word is loose. A tight tie worn all night will pull no matter what it is made of.\n\nFine hair does well with the skinny ties, which wrap several times and grip a small section properly. Thick hair does well with the wide ones, which spread the load, though a very heavy ponytail may need two wraps or a slim tie as a base layer underneath.\n\nThen there is the plain practical group, the people who just want four hair ties that do not look cheap and do not live in a tangle at the bottom of a bag. Black suits that use perfectly.\n\nChoosing between the two widths\n\nThe simplest rule is activity based. If you are sitting still, a full scrunchie is more comfortable and looks softer. If you are moving, a skinny tie stays put.\n\nThe second consideration is where the tie sits. High ponytails and top knots suit the wider ties because the extra fabric gives the bun shape. Low ponytails under a collar, and the end of a plait, suit the slim ties because they sit flat and do not bulk out.\n\nThe third is how visible you want it to be. Black skinny ties more or less disappear in dark hair. Black scrunchies are seen, in a good way, and they read as deliberate rather than accidental.\n\nThere is no need to overthink it. Try both in the first week and you will quickly settle into a pattern. Most people end up with one of each in rotation and the other two as backups.\n\nLooking after silk ties\n\nSilk is not fragile, but it is not indestructible either. The main thing is heat and friction, which is why hand washing wins.\n\nFill a bowl with cool water and add a small amount of mild detergent. Swirl the ties around for a minute, let them sit briefly, then rinse in clean cool water. Do not wring them out. Press them in a towel instead, then lay them somewhere airy to dry. Radiators, tumble dryers and strong sunlight all shorten the life of both the silk and the elastic inside.\n\nWashing every week or two is plenty for ones in daily use. If you have been to the gym or used a lot of hairspray, wash sooner. Product build up is what dulls the surface of any fabric, and the whole point of a silk tie is the smooth surface.\n\nStorage matters more than people expect. Elastic relaxes when it is held stretched, so do not park your ties over a door handle or a bottle. Keep them loose in a drawer or back in the box. That one habit adds months to how long they hold their shape.\n\nFinally, rotate them. Four pieces is not just about losing them. Giving each tie a rest between wears lets the elastic recover and keeps all four performing about the same, instead of wearing one out while three stay new.\n\nWhere they fit in a wider silk routine\n\nIf you already use silk for sleep, these are the obvious next step. The logic is the same. Reduce the number of rough surfaces your hair meets over a day and over a night. A silk pillowcase handles the hours you are lying down, and silk hair ties handle the hours you are not.\n\nThey also make a sensible small gift, which is partly why they come boxed. Boxed silk scrunchies are easy to post, easy to wrap, and they land well with people who already have plenty of candles and mugs. Four pieces makes it feel like an actual present rather than a token.\n\nWhat is not stated\n\nWorth being straight about this. The confirmed facts are the material, 100% mulberry silk fabric with elastic inside, the colour, black, and the piece count, four, split across two widths. If those details matter to you, treat them as unknown rather than assumed.\n\nThe short version\n\nFour black ties, all 100% mulberry silk over elastic, in two widths. The wide scrunchies give a soft hold and look good; the skinny ties hold tight and stay out of the way. Silk is smooth, so hair slides over it with less friction than it does over cotton or a bare band. Hand wash cool, air dry, store loose, rotate them.\n\nIf you tie your hair up every day, this is a low cost upgrade to something you already do several times a day without thinking about it.", "llm_summary": "This is a four piece set of black hair ties made from 100% mulberry silk fabric over an elastic core. The pack contains two widths, full silk scrunchies and skinny silk ties, and arrives boxed. The only stated colour is black and the piece count is four. Silk is a smooth fibre, so hair slides over it with less friction than over cotton or bare elastic. Care is simple hand washing in cool water with a mild detergent and air drying away from direct heat. The set suits everyday ponytails, plaits, buns and sleep, and works as a small gift.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/black-mulberry-silk-hair-ties-4-pack.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "brown-silk-scrunchies-set-of-3", "sku": "brown-silk-scrunchies-set-of-3", "title": "Brown Silk Scrunchies, Set of 3", "slug": "brown-silk-scrunchies-set-of-3", "price": 47.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scrunchies", "category_label": "Silk Scrunchies", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/brown-silk-scrunchies-set-of-3/main-brown-silk-scrunchies-set-of-3.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% silk over a stretch elastic core, in mixed sizes that stretch from 9 to 22 cm (3.5 to 8.7 in), boxed in card and ready to give.", "description": "The problem with ordinary hair ties\n\nMost hair ties are made to be cheap and disposable. A thin elastic wrapped in a rough polyester sleeve grips hard, which sounds useful until you try to take it out. Then the fabric catches, the hair wraps around the band, and you end up pulling. Add the metal crimp on the old-fashioned kind and you have something that snags every single time.\n\nThe other problem is how they look. A worn-out elastic on your wrist is fine at the gym and less fine at a dinner. Scrunchies solved that years ago by covering the elastic in fabric, and silk scrunchies take it a step further because silk has a surface that other fabrics simply do not match.\n\nThis set is three brown silk scrunchies in mixed sizes, made from 100% silk fabric over an elastic core, stretching from about 9 cm (3.5 in) across to roughly 22 cm (8.7 in). That is the whole product. The rest of this guide is about choosing well and using them properly.\n\nWhy silk feels different\n\nSilk is a smooth, fine filament. Under a microscope a cotton fibre looks like a twisted ribbon with a rough surface, while silk looks like a smooth rod. In practice that means your hair slides over silk with less friction than it does over cotton or polyester.\n\nWhat you notice day to day is the release. You pull the scrunchie off and the hair comes with it rather than fighting it. Nothing dramatic happens, you just stop wincing. That is the honest version of the silk story, and it is enough of a reason on its own.\n\nSilk also drapes. A silk scrunchie sits softly rather than standing up stiffly, which is why it reads as a smarter accessory than a nylon band even when it is doing exactly the same job.\n\nSize is the thing people get wrong\n\nHere is where most people pick badly. They buy one size of scrunchie and then wonder why it works for one hairstyle and fails at another.\n\nA smaller scrunchie, used with two or three wraps, gives a firm, tidy hold. That is what you want for a high ponytail, a half-up, or securing the end of a plait. It disappears into the style.\n\nA larger scrunchie wraps fewer times and sits looser. It is the one for a low bun, a casual twist, or wearing your hair up at home. It shows on purpose. People hunting for the best large silk scrunchies are usually after that soft, full look rather than a tight hold.\n\nThis set covers both because the three pieces come in mixed sizes. With a stretch range running from 9 cm (3.5 in) to about 22 cm (8.7 in), you can go from a slim ponytail to a thick bun without changing product. If you have never owned more than one size, try all three over a week and you will quickly work out which lives on your wrist and which lives on the dressing table.\n\nMatching the scrunchie to your hair\n\nFine or thin hair. Reach for the smaller band and add an extra wrap. Silk is slippery, so a band that would hold cotton-tight might loosen through the day. Two or three turns usually settles it.\n\nMedium hair. You have the easiest job. Most people with medium thickness will use the mid-size band for everything and keep the other two as backup.\n\nThick or long hair. Use the largest band with one or two wraps. Forcing a small scrunchie around a thick ponytail stretches the elastic to its limit every time, and that is what kills a band early. Among the best scrunchies for thick hair, the deciding factor is almost always how far the band stretches without being pushed to the edge of its range.\n\nCurly or coily hair. Wider and looser is kinder. Ease the scrunchie out rather than dragging it down the length.\n\nWhy brown is a sensible choice\n\nColour is personal, but neutral colours get worn more. Brown sits against blonde, brunette and dark hair without making a statement, and it works with a brown bag, a tan boot, a leather watch strap. It does not fight with whatever you are wearing.\n\nBright scrunchies are fun and tend to live in the drawer. A neutral set tends to live on your wrist. If you are buying a gift and you do not know someone's taste, neutral is also the safer bet, which is part of why brown keeps coming up when people look for the best neutral scrunchies.\n\nLooking after them\n\nSilk is not fragile, but it is not indestructible either. A little care makes a big difference to how long the set lasts.\n\nWash by hand in cool water with a mild detergent made for delicates. Swish, do not scrub. Rinse in clean cool water, then press the water out by rolling the scrunchie in a towel. Never wring or twist, because that stresses both the silk and the elastic inside.\n\nDry flat, reshaped, away from radiators and direct sunlight. Heat is the main enemy here. It ages elastic faster than anything else and it can dull the surface of the silk.\n\nSkip the tumble dryer entirely. If you want to press them, use a cool iron on the silk and keep it away from the gathered section where the elastic sits. Most of the time, smoothing them with your fingers while slightly damp is all they need.\n\nRotate the three. Giving elastic a rest between wears genuinely helps it recover.\n\nWhen silk is not the right tool\n\nBeing straight about this helps. Silk scrunchies are not the best choice for a heavy gym session, a long run, or anything involving a lot of sweat and hard tugging. Any band will wear out faster under that treatment, and a silk one costs more to replace. Keep a plain elastic in the kit bag and save these for the rest of the day.\n\nThey are also not the grippiest option on the market. If you need a band that will not shift through eight hours of physical work, a textured elastic will hold tighter. Silk trades a little grip for a lot of smoothness.\n\nBuying as a gift\n\nThree pieces in a cardboard box is a tidy gift as it stands. No wrapping needed, nothing to assemble, and brown works for almost anyone. It fits the slot where you want to give something nicer than a token but not something enormous.\n\nIf you are putting together a bigger present, a scrunchie set pairs naturally with other silk pieces. On its own it is a good stocking filler, a thank you, or a small birthday gift for someone who ties their hair up every day.\n\nWhat is not stated\n\nWe only list what the maker actually specifies. For this set that means 100% silk fabric with elastic inside, brown, three pieces, and a stretch range of 9 to 22 cm (3.5 to 8.7 in). The momme weight, the weave, the exact per-piece measurements, the brand and the country of origin are not given. If any of those matter to you, ask us before you order and we will tell you what we can confirm rather than guess.\n\nDelivery and changing your mind\n\nOrders are sent tracked from UK warehouses and usually arrive in 3 to 7 working days. You will get tracking once the parcel is on its way.\n\nUnder the Consumer Contracts Regulations you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason. Get in touch and we will walk you through the return.\n\nThe short version\n\nThree brown silk scrunchies, 100% silk fabric over an elastic core, in mixed sizes that stretch from 9 cm (3.5 in) to about 22 cm (8.7 in). Use the small one for tight ponytails and plait ends, the large one for buns and loose styles. Wash by hand in cool water, dry flat, keep them away from heat, and rotate them so the elastic lasts. They come boxed, so they are ready to give. If the set is not right, you have 14 days to send it back.", "llm_summary": "A set of three brown silk scrunchies. The maker lists them as 100% silk fabric over an elastic core, supplied in mixed sizes in one box. Each scrunchie stretches from about 9 cm (3.5 in) across to about 22 cm (8.7 in), which suits fine hair through to thick hair, ponytails, buns and plaits. Silk is a smooth fibre, so hair slides over it with less friction than cotton or polyester bands. The set arrives in a cardboard box and can be given as a gift. Care is hand wash in cool water with a mild delicates detergent, press out water in a towel, reshape and dry flat. Brand, momme weight, weave, country of origin and exact per-piece dimensions are not specified.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/brown-silk-scrunchies-set-of-3/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/brown-silk-scrunchies-set-of-3/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/brown-silk-scrunchies-set-of-3.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink", "sku": "large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink", "title": "Large 22 Momme Mulberry Silk Scrunchies, 2 Pack in Dark Grey and Pink", "slug": "large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink", "price": 17.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scrunchies", "category_label": "Silk Scrunchies", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink/main-large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink/large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink/large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink/large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink-4.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% pure mulberry silk over a covered elastic core, this pair arrives in dark grey and pink so there is one for every outfit and one spare in the bag.", "description": "The small annoyance nobody talks about\n\nMost people do not think about hair ties until one ruins a morning. You pull the band out, it catches, a few strands come with it, and there is a sharp little crease where the elastic sat all day. Repeat that twice a day for years and it adds up to a lot of small damage and a lot of small irritation.\n\nThe band itself is only part of the problem. The bigger issue is what it is covered in. A bare elastic has a rough, grippy surface. A fabric-covered one is better, but cotton and towelling still have texture, tiny fibres that hook on hair as it moves. Silk is different. The fibre is long and smooth, so hair slides across it instead of gripping. That is the whole case for a silk scrunchie, and it is a simple one.\n\nWhat you are actually buying\n\nThis pack is two large scrunchies, each covered in 100% pure mulberry silk fabric with an elastic core inside. One is dark grey, one is pink. The silk is woven at 22 momme.\n\nMulberry silk is the type you want for anything that touches hair. It comes from silkworms raised on a mulberry leaf diet, which produces long, uniform fibres. Long fibres mean fewer joins in the yarn and a smoother finished surface. Shorter, irregular silks exist, and they feel noticeably rougher.\n\nMomme is just a weight measurement for silk fabric. The number tells you how heavy a fixed area of the cloth is. Lower numbers, around 16 to 19, give you a lighter, more delicate fabric. Higher numbers, 22 and up, feel denser and more fluid in the hand. For something that gets stretched and washed regularly, like a scrunchie, the heavier end holds up better. Twenty-two momme sits comfortably in that range without crossing into the stiff, very heavy weaves.\n\nWhy size matters more than you would think\n\nA lot of people buy small silk scrunchies and then wonder why they still get a crease. The reason is tension. A small band has to stretch a long way to go around a thick ponytail, and all that stretch turns into pressure on one narrow line of hair. That line is what shows up as a kink later.\n\nA large band does the same job with less strain. There is more circumference to start with, so it wraps two or three times without pulling hard. The pressure spreads over a wider area. You get hold without the pinch.\n\nLarge is also the practical choice if you put your hair up at night. A loose bun held with a big soft band stays put without clamping down, which is exactly what you want when your head is moving on a pillow. For anyone searching for the best silk scrunchies for sleeping, size tends to matter more than any other single feature.\n\nThe trade-off, and there is one, is that a large band on very fine hair needs more wraps. If your ponytail is thin, you will go round four or five times rather than two. That works fine, it just looks a bit bulkier.\n\nGrey and pink, and why two is the right number\n\nThe two-colour approach is sensible. Dark grey is the quiet workhorse. It sits against brown, black and ash blonde hair without announcing itself, and it goes with almost any outfit. Pink is the one you reach for when you want the tie to be part of the look rather than hidden in it.\n\nMore importantly, two means you have a spare. Hair ties disappear. They get left in gym bags, on bathroom shelves and in coat pockets. Having a second one in rotation also means you can wash one while wearing the other, which is how silk accessories actually stay nice. Buying a single band and washing it rarely is how people end up disappointed.\n\nWho these suit\n\nThick hair benefits most, because the large size was designed for exactly that problem. If your ponytail currently needs two ordinary elastics or a double-wrapped bungee, a large silk band is worth trying.\n\nFine hair benefits in a different way. Fine strands snag more easily and break more readily under tension, so a smooth surface helps. You just wrap more times.\n\nCurly and coily hair often does well with silk accessories generally, since friction is the enemy of a defined curl. A loose pineapple held with a big soft band is a common overnight approach.\n\nIf you wear your hair up tightly every day for work, a sports bun that does not move, you may find silk slightly too smooth on its own. Some people use a silk band over a thin grip elastic to get hold plus a soft outer surface.\n\nHow to choose between options\n\nA few things are worth checking whenever you compare silk hair bobbles.\n\nFirst, check it says 100% mulberry silk and not \"silk feel\", \"silky\" or \"satin\". Satin is a weave, not a fibre, and polyester satin is a completely different material at a completely different price. The pair here is confirmed as 100% mulberry silk fabric over elastic.\n\nSecond, look at the momme. If a listing does not state it, that is usually because it is low. Twenty-two is a solid number.\n\nThird, think about size honestly. Measure your current ponytail circumference with a piece of string if you are unsure. People who buy the best large silk scrunchies for their hair type almost always report fewer problems than people who buy by appearance alone.\n\nFourth, consider whether you want a set. Single scrunchies look tidy in a photo, but in daily life a pair is more useful.\n\nLooking after them\n\nSilk is not fragile, it is just particular. The rules are short.\n\nWash in cool water. Warm water relaxes the fibres and can dull the surface. Use a mild detergent, not a biological one with enzymes, and never bleach.\n\nHand washing is easiest. Swish in a bowl of cool water for a minute, rinse, and press the water out between your palms. Do not wring. Twisting damages the silk and, more to the point, strains the elastic core that makes the whole thing work.\n\nIf you machine wash, put them in a mesh laundry bag on a delicate cycle. The bag stops them wrapping round other items and taking the full force of the drum.\n\nDry flat on a towel, away from radiators and direct sun. Heat ages both silk and elastic. A tumble dryer is the fastest way to shorten a scrunchie's life.\n\nIf a band ends up creased, press it on the lowest iron setting with a cloth over the top. Usually it will relax on its own as it dries.\n\nOne more habit worth building. Try not to leave a silk scrunchie stretched on your wrist all day, every day. Constant stretch is what tires the elastic out, and the elastic almost always fails before the silk does.\n\nWhat is not stated\n\nBeing straight about the gaps is only fair. The exact circumference of the band, the fabric width, the weight of the pack and the country of manufacture are not stated by the maker. What is confirmed is the silk content, the 22 momme weave, the large size description, the dark grey and pink colours, and that there are two pieces in the pack.\n\nIf a specific measurement is a deal-breaker for you, ask before you order rather than after.\n\nDelivery and changing your mind\n\nParcels ship from UK warehouses with tracking and usually land within 3 to 7 working days. You get a tracking link when the parcel leaves.\n\nUnder the Consumer Contracts Regulations you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason. Send them back in their original condition and we will handle the rest.\n\nThe short version\n\nThese are two large scrunchies covered in 100% pure mulberry silk at 22 momme, one dark grey and one pink. The silk gives you a smooth surface so hair slides out instead of catching. The large size is the real feature, because it holds a thick ponytail without the hard pinch that a small band creates.\n\nWash them cool, dry them flat, and do not leave them stretched on your wrist all week. Do that and a pair like this will quietly replace the drawer full of snagging elastics you have been meaning to throw out.", "llm_summary": "A two-piece set of large hair scrunchies covered in 100% mulberry silk fabric with an elastic core. The silk is woven at 22 momme, a mid-to-heavy momme weight that feels dense and smooth. The pack contains one dark grey scrunchie and one pink scrunchie. Both are described as large, which suits thicker ponytails, braids and loose overnight buns, though the exact circumference is not stated by the maker. Silk is smooth, so hair slides over it with less friction than cotton or towelling ties. Care is straightforward, hand wash cool or use a mesh bag on a delicate cycle, no bleach, dry flat away from heat. Brand, weight, country of origin and exact dimensions are not specified.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/large-22-momme-silk-scrunchies-2-pack-grey-and-pink.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown", "sku": "skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown", "title": "Skinny Mulberry Silk Scrunchies, 4 Pack in Neutral Shades", "slug": "skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown", "price": 35.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scrunchies", "category_label": "Silk Scrunchies", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown/main-skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown-3.jpg" ], "description_short": "Four skinny silk hair ties in beige, brown, taupe and black, each made from 100% mulberry silk wrapped over an elastic core, with a small travel pouch so a spare is always in your bag.", "description": "The small annoyance nobody talks about\n\nYou pull your hair back at eight in the morning, and by lunchtime there is a dent. Take the band out at six and your hair has a bend in it that only a wash will fix. Meanwhile the elastic has snagged two or three strands on the way out.\n\nNone of that is dramatic. It is just a low level irritation that repeats every single day, which is exactly the kind of thing worth fixing cheaply.\n\nA silk covered hair tie fixes most of it. The elastic still holds, but the surface touching your hair is smooth silk rather than rubber or a rough fabric weave. Hair slides over it instead of gripping it. That is the whole idea, and it is why so many people who switch never go back.\n\nWhat a skinny mulberry silk scrunchie actually is\n\nStrip it back and there are two parts. Inside there is an elastic core, the same sort of thing you would find in any hair tie. Around it is a sleeve of 100% mulberry silk.\n\nMulberry silk comes from silkworms fed on mulberry leaves. The fibres are long and even, which produces a fabric with a very smooth surface and a quiet sheen. It is the same fibre people buy for pillowcases, and for the same reason: it is slippery in a good way.\n\nSkinny means the silk sleeve is narrow. A classic scrunchie uses a lot of fabric and gathers into a puffy ring. A skinny one uses much less, so the band sits close to the hair and reads as neat rather than decorative. If you have ever taken a big scrunchie out before a meeting because it felt too casual, you already know the appeal.\n\nThis set gives you four of them, in beige, brown, taupe and black, plus a small pouch to keep them in.\n\nWhy silk and not cotton or rubber\n\nFriction is the issue. A bare rubber elastic has a high grip surface, which is useful for holding and terrible for releasing. Cotton covered bands are softer but the weave has texture, and texture catches.\n\nSilk sits at the smooth end of the scale. Strands glide over it, so pulling the tie out is less of an event. The band also spreads pressure over a slightly wider area than a thin elastic, which is why the crease tends to be a soft bend rather than a hard kink.\n\nThat is a material fact about how the fabric behaves, nothing more. Silk is smooth, hair slides over it, and that makes a practical difference to how the tie feels going in and coming out.\n\nPicking a shade\n\nThe four colours were chosen to blend, not to shout.\n\nBlack disappears into dark brown and black hair. It is also the one most people reach for with work outfits, because it looks like part of the plan rather than an accessory.\n\nBrown suits chestnut, auburn and mid brown hair. It is a soft option on dark blonde too.\n\nTaupe is the quiet all rounder. It sits well in ash blonde, grey and light brown hair without looking stark.\n\nBeige is the lightest, and it vanishes into blonde and pale hair.\n\nIf you dye your hair or have highlights, having all four means you are covered when the colour shifts. That is one of the real arguments for a set over a single tie.\n\nMatching the tie to your hair\n\nHair type changes how a skinny band behaves.\n\nFine hair often slips out of thicker bands because there is not enough bulk to grip. A slim band helps, because you can wrap it one extra time to take up the slack. Two or three wraps usually does it.\n\nThick or long hair goes the other way. You may only get two wraps in, and the band will be working harder. If you want a really secure bun, use two scrunchies rather than stretching one to its limit. Over stretching is what kills elastic, in every hair tie ever made.\n\nCurly and coily hair tends to do well with a smooth surface, since there is less to catch on when the tie comes out. Keep the hold gentle and let the curl pattern sit where it wants to.\n\nShort hair with a stubby ponytail is fine too. A skinny band wraps tight enough to hold a small bunch without looking oversized on it.\n\nEveryday use, travel and sleep\n\nMost people use a silk scrunchie exactly like any other tie. Ponytail for the commute, bun for cooking, half up for the afternoon slump.\n\nThe wrist thing is worth mentioning. A silk band is noticeably more comfortable parked on your wrist than a rubber elastic, which likes to leave a red ring. Just avoid leaving it stretched tight for hours on end, because that tires the elastic faster than wearing it in your hair.\n\nFor sleep, a loose low bun or a soft ponytail keeps hair off your face without pressure on the back of your head. Smooth surfaces are kinder to hair while you move around at night, which is why silk pillowcases and silk hair ties often end up on the same shopping list.\n\nTravel is where the pouch earns its place. Scrunchies disappear into bags with impressive speed. Keeping four in one small pouch means you can throw them in a suitcase and still have all four when you unpack. It also keeps the silk away from zips, keys and the general grit at the bottom of a handbag.\n\nLooking after them\n\nSilk is a natural fibre. It is strong, but it responds to how you treat it.\n\nHand wash in cool water with a small amount of mild detergent. Swirl gently, do not wring, do not twist. Rinse, press the water out in a towel, then dry flat and away from radiators and direct sunlight. Heat and strong light are what dull silk over time.\n\nIf hand washing is not going to happen in your house, use a mesh laundry bag on a delicate cold cycle and air dry. It is not ideal but it is far better than throwing them loose into a hot wash.\n\nSkip bleach entirely. Skip fabric softener too, since it coats the fibre and takes away the slippery surface you bought the scrunchies for. If you need to press one, use a cool iron with a cloth in between.\n\nWash every week or two with regular wear, sooner if you use a lot of oil or styling cream. Rotating across all four gives each elastic a rest, and rested elastic lasts longer.\n\nWhat is not stated\n\nWorth being straight about this. The maker gives the material as 100% mulberry silk fabric with elastic inside, the colours as beige, brown, taupe and black, and the count as four. Band diameter, momme weight, weave and country of origin are not stated, so treat them as unknown rather than assuming a figure.\n\nIf you need an exact measurement for a specific reason, plan around a skinny band rather than a wide one.\n\nWho this set is for\n\nIt suits someone who wears their hair up most days and is tired of the crease. It suits anyone who wants a hair tie that looks tidy with work clothes. It is a sensible pick as a small gift, because four neutral shades will work for almost anyone and the pouch makes it look considered.\n\nIt is less suited to someone who wants a big statement scrunchie. If you want the tie to be the visible accessory, a wide one in a bold colour is the better buy.\n\nThe short version\n\nFour skinny scrunchies, 100% mulberry silk over elastic, in beige, brown, taupe and black, with a travel pouch.\n\nSilk is smooth, so hair slides over it with less friction than cotton or a bare elastic, and the slim shape keeps a ponytail looking neat instead of bulky. Wash by hand in cool water, dry flat, and rotate through the four so no single band does all the work.\n\nIf it turns out they are not for you, delivery is tracked and arrives in 3 to 7 working days, and you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason under the Consumer Contracts Regulations.", "llm_summary": "A four piece set of skinny mulberry silk scrunchies in beige, brown, taupe and black. Each scrunchie is made from 100% mulberry silk fabric wrapped over an elastic core, giving a smooth silk surface against the hair and a slim profile suited to ponytails, buns and half up styles. A small travel pouch is included with the set. Silk is a smooth fibre, so hair slides over it with less friction than cotton or a bare rubber band. Care is hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent, dried flat away from heat. Band diameter, momme weight, weave, country of origin and product weight are not specified in the information supplied, so those details are unknown.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-black-and-brown.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne", "sku": "skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne", "title": "Skinny Mulberry Silk Scrunchies, 4 Pack, Champagne", "slug": "skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne", "price": 35.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scrunchies", "category_label": "Silk Scrunchies", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne/main-skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne-3.jpg" ], "description_short": "Each silk hair tie wraps 100% mulberry silk around an elastic core, so the band holds the ponytail while the smooth surface slides over hair instead of gripping it, and the set arrives in a small travel pouch.", "description": "The small annoyance nobody talks about\n\nMost people own a drawer full of hair ties and like none of them. The thin rubber ones snap. The towelling ones grab at the hair and drag when you pull them free. The big fabric ones hold well but sit like a cushion at the back of your head, which is fine for a weekend and odd under a bike helmet.\n\nThat gap is where silk scrunchies come in. The idea is simple. Keep the elastic, because elastic is what actually holds a ponytail, but change what sits against the hair. Mulberry silk has a smooth face, so hair slides across it rather than catching. You still get the hold. You just get less of the tug when the tie comes out at the end of the day.\n\nThis particular set takes that idea and makes it discreet. Four skinny bands, all champagne, in a small travel pouch.\n\nWhat is actually in your hand\n\nEach scrunchie is a tube of 100% mulberry silk with an elastic core running through it. The silk is the outer layer and the part your hair touches. The elastic is hidden and does the work of gripping.\n\nMulberry silk is the standard silk used in bedding and accessories. It comes from silkworms fed on mulberry leaves and is valued for long, even fibres, which is what gives the fabric its smooth hand and soft shine. The maker states the fabric here is 100% mulberry silk, with elastic inside. Momme weight, the unit that describes how dense a silk fabric is, is not stated, so we will not guess at a number.\n\nThe colour is champagne, a warm pale neutral between cream and soft gold. Silk takes dye in a way that gives colour a quiet depth, and champagne in particular shifts a little depending on the light. All four bands in the pack share the same shade.\n\nSkinny versus classic, and why it matters\n\nScrunchie width changes more than looks. A classic wide scrunchie gathers a lot of fabric into a ring, which spreads the pressure over a bigger area of hair. That can feel gentle, but it adds visible bulk and can slide on silky hair because there is less grip per wrap.\n\nA skinny scrunchie wraps a narrower band more times around the same ponytail. It sits closer to the head, disappears under a hat or a hood, and keeps the shape of a bun tidy rather than padded. For anyone who wants hair tied back without an obvious accessory, skinny is usually the answer.\n\nThe trade off is that a narrow band concentrates its hold over a smaller area. If your hair is very thick and you like minimal tension, you may prefer a wider style. If your hair is fine or medium and you want something that stays out of the way, skinny suits better. Neither is right in every case. It depends on your hair and how you wear it.\n\nWho this set suits\n\nIt suits people who tie their hair back daily and have got tired of the drag that cheap elastics cause. It suits anyone who wants a neutral colour that works with most outfits and does not shout. It suits travellers, because the pouch keeps four small items from scattering through a suitcase.\n\nIt also works as a modest gift. There is no sizing to get wrong, the colour is safe, and it arrives already presented. That combination makes it one of the easier small gifts to buy for someone whose taste you do not know well.\n\nIt is less ideal if you want a statement accessory. These are deliberately plain. If you are after colour, print or volume, look at a wider style instead.\n\nHow to choose between silk scrunchies\n\nA few things actually separate one set from another.\n\nStart with the silk content. A band described as silky or satin finish is not the same as one described as 100% mulberry silk. Satin is a weave, not a fibre, and polyester satin is common. This set is stated as 100% mulberry silk on the outside.\n\nNext, look at the width and how it is photographed on hair. Product shots on a flat surface make everything look similar. Shots on a ponytail tell you how much bulk the band adds.\n\nThen think about pack size. One scrunchie gets lost. Four means you can leave them where you actually need them, which is really the point. The best silk scrunchies are the ones within reach when you want them, not the ones sitting pristine in a box.\n\nFinally, consider colour against your hair and your wardrobe. Neutral silk scrunchies in champagne, cream or taupe are the workhorses. Bright shades are fun but you reach for them less.\n\nLooking after silk without a fuss\n\nSilk is not fragile, but it does not like the same treatment as a cotton sock. The rules are short.\n\nHand wash in cool water with a mild detergent made for delicates. Swirl rather than scrub, then rinse. Do not wring or twist, because that stresses both the fibre and the elastic inside. Press the water out in a towel, then lay the scrunchie flat to dry somewhere out of direct sun and away from a radiator.\n\nHeat is the thing to watch. Hot water, tumble dryers and hot irons all shorten the life of elastic and can dull silk's surface. If you need to press a creased band, use the lowest setting with a cloth in between.\n\nKeep them clear of bleach and hairspray. Styling products build up on the fabric and make it feel stiff over time. Apply your products first, let them dry, then tie your hair. Wash the scrunchies when they no longer feel smooth.\n\nStored in the pouch between uses, they stay clean and stay together, which is half the battle with small accessories.\n\nHonest expectations\n\nA silk scrunchie is not magic. It will still hold your hair in one position for hours, so it can still leave a slight shape when removed. Elastic still loses tension eventually, with silk or without it. And a very smooth band can work loose over a long day on fine hair, which is why some people add an extra wrap.\n\nWhat silk genuinely changes is the feel. Less catching when you pull the tie out, less roughness against the strand, and a softer look at the back of the head. That is a real difference, and for most people it is enough to justify switching.\n\nThe short version\n\nFour skinny scrunchies, 100% mulberry silk over an elastic core, all in champagne, packed in a travel pouch. The slim shape keeps them discreet, the silk face keeps them smooth, and four of them means you are not hunting for a hair tie each morning.\n\nHand wash cool, dry flat, keep them away from heat and hairspray, and they will stay in good order. If the width or the colour turns out not to be right for you, there is a 14 day window from delivery to send them back under the Consumer Contracts Regulations.", "llm_summary": "This is a set of four skinny mulberry silk scrunchies in a champagne colour. The outer fabric is 100% mulberry silk wrapped over an elastic core, which means the elastic provides the hold and the silk provides the surface that touches the hair. Silk has a smooth face and creates less friction against hair than cotton or rubber. The scrunchies are a narrow, skinny style rather than a wide gathered one, so they sit closer to the head. The set includes a small travel pouch. Momme weight, individual band dimensions, stretched diameter, country of origin and product weight are not stated by the maker. Care is hand wash in cool water, dry flat away from heat.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-champagne.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline", "sku": "skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline", "title": "Skinny Mulberry Silk Scrunchies 4 Pack, Praline", "slug": "skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline", "price": 35.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-scrunchies", "category_label": "Silk Scrunchies", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline/main-skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-scrunchies/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline-3.jpg" ], "description_short": "A set of four slender mulberry silk hair ties in warm praline tones, finished with a matching storage pouch so they stay neat in a bag or drawer.", "description": "The small annoyance nobody talks about\n\nYou pull the hair tie out at the end of the day and it takes a few strands with it. Or it leaves a dent across the ponytail that no amount of shaking will fix. Or it has worked its way loose by lunchtime and you have re-done your hair three times before a meeting.\n\nNone of this is dramatic. It is just a low level irritation that happens every single day, often more than once. And because hair ties cost so little, most of us never stop to think about whether a better one exists.\n\nA silk covered scrunchie is the simple fix. The fabric has a smooth surface, so hair slides over it rather than catching on it. There is no exposed rubber, no metal crimp, no rough nylon fuzz for strands to wrap around. You get a hold that is firm enough to do the job without the tug when you take it out.\n\nWhat makes mulberry silk different\n\nSilk is a protein fibre spun by silkworms. Mulberry silk comes from worms fed exclusively on mulberry leaves, which produces long, even filaments. Those long filaments are what give the finished fabric its smooth, almost slippery feel. Shorter, coarser fibres give you a fabric with more texture, and texture is exactly what you do not want wrapped around your hair.\n\nCompare it to a standard elastic tie for a moment. That tie is usually rubber wrapped in a woven polyester or nylon sleeve. The weave is tight and slightly abrasive by design, because the grip is what stops it slipping. Silk takes the opposite route. It holds through tension and the gather of the fabric, not through friction against the hair itself.\n\nThat is the whole idea in one sentence. Grip from the band, not from your hair.\n\nWhy skinny rather than oversized\n\nScrunchies went through a big, deliberately maximalist phase, and the oversized versions are still popular. They are fun. They are also a lot of fabric to wear when you are trying to look tidy, and they can slip in fine hair because the volume works against them.\n\nA skinny silk scrunchie is the quieter option. It uses less fabric, so it wraps closer to the base of the ponytail. You see a soft band of silk rather than a ruffle. It stays neat under a cap, a bike helmet, a hood or a hat. And it is far more comfortable to wear on your wrist between uses, which is where most hair ties actually spend the day.\n\nThe trade off is volume. If you want a scrunchie as a visible accessory, the skinny version will not give you that. If you want one that quietly does its job, it is the better pick. Many people own both and reach for different widths depending on the day.\n\nMatching the scrunchie to your hair type\n\nFine hair is the easiest case. A slim band wraps tightly enough to hold a small ponytail without looking out of proportion, and the smooth silk is especially welcome because fine strands are the ones that snap first under tension. Two wraps is usually right, sometimes three if your hair is both fine and short.\n\nMedium hair is the comfortable middle. Two wraps gives a secure hold, and the silk folds enough to look deliberate rather than flat.\n\nThick hair needs a bit more thought. A skinny band can absolutely hold thick hair, but you will want a firmer wrap and you may find a single wrap too loose. Test it at home before a day when you need the style to survive. If you consistently need three tight wraps, a wider style may suit you better for everyday use, with the skinny set kept for low buns and plait ends.\n\nCurly and textured hair generally does well with smooth bands. The moment that causes most damage is removal, when a rough tie drags through the curl pattern. Loosen the wrap first and slide the band off rather than pulling it over the length.\n\nColour, and why neutral wins\n\nIt is tempting to buy bright colours because they look cheerful in the photograph. In practice, the hair ties you actually use are the ones that go with everything. A warm neutral palette like praline does that. It sits quietly against brown and blonde hair, reads as a soft contrast on dark hair, and does not clash with work clothes, evening wear or gym kit.\n\nHaving four tones in one set is also more useful than it first sounds. You can keep one in a handbag, one in a gym bag, one by the bathroom mirror and one on your wrist. Hair ties disappear. Having four of them in matching tones means the set still looks coordinated when one inevitably goes missing.\n\nLooking after them\n\nSilk is not fragile, but it does prefer a gentle routine. Hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent, swirl rather than scrub, and rinse until the water runs clear. Do not wring the fabric, because twisting stresses both the silk and the elastic core inside.\n\nPress the water out in a towel, reshape the gather with your fingers and lay the scrunchies flat to dry away from radiators and direct sun. They are small, so they dry quickly. Skip the tumble dryer entirely. Heat is the fastest way to tire out elastic.\n\nAvoid bleach and strong stain removers. If you use hairspray, dry shampoo or styling oils, give the scrunchies a wash more often, because product build up is what dulls the surface over time.\n\nBetween wears, use the pouch. Loose in a handbag, a scrunchie rubs against keys, coins and zip teeth, which is how snags appear. Keeping the set in the pouch keeps them clean and keeps them together.\n\nWhen a silk scrunchie is not the answer\n\nHonesty helps here. If you need a hair tie that will not shift during a long run, a sprint session or a contact sport, a grippy sports elastic is still the more secure choice, and you can switch back to silk afterwards. If you want a scrunchie as a bold accessory, pick a wider style.\n\nAnd if your hair is extremely thick and long, expect to wrap more times than a friend with fine hair would. That is normal, not a fault in the tie.\n\nGifting\n\nSilk scrunchies are one of those gifts that work because they are genuinely useful. A four piece set in coordinated tones with a matching pouch looks considered straight out of the box, which means very little wrapping is needed. They suit teenagers, colleagues, a friend who travels, or anyone who has mentioned that their hair ties keep snapping.\n\nNeutral colours take the guesswork out of it too. You do not need to know someone's favourite shade to get this right.\n\nThe short version\n\nSkinny silk scrunchies are for people who want a hair tie that holds without dragging and looks neat rather than loud. The mulberry silk surface lets hair slide over it. The slim shape sits close to the ponytail, tucks under hats and is comfortable to wear on your wrist all day.\n\nFour warm neutral tones cover most outfits and most hair colours, and the pouch keeps the set from scattering across the house. Hand wash them, dry them flat, and they will stay smooth for a long time.\n\nIf you are not sure between skinny and oversized, start skinny. It is the one you will reach for on an ordinary Tuesday, and ordinary Tuesdays are most of them.", "llm_summary": "This is a four piece set of skinny mulberry silk scrunchies in a praline colourway, supplied with a matching storage pouch. The scrunchies are a slimmed down version of a standard scrunchie, designed to wrap close to a ponytail, bun or chignon rather than sit as a large fabric ruffle. The fabric is mulberry silk, which has a smooth surface, so hair slides over it with less friction than a coarse elastic band. The four tones are warm neutrals intended to suit daytime, evening and gym wear. Care is by hand wash in cool water, dried flat. Packaged dimensions are 3.5 by 2.36 by 1.73 inches at 1.76 ounces. Momme weight, exact fibre percentages and country of origin are not specified.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/skinny-mulberry-silk-scrunchies-4-pack-praline.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask", "sku": "black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask", "title": "Black 19 Momme Large Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask", "slug": "black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask", "price": 31.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-sleep-masks", "category_label": "Silk Sleep Masks", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask/main-black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask/black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask/black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask-3.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk in a 19 momme weight, with a shaped nose section, a flat cut that rests over the eyes and an extra-wide hook and loop strap.", "description": "The problem with most sleep masks\n\nYou buy one, you wear it for three nights, and then it ends up in a drawer. That is the usual story. Either the fabric scratches, or the elastic digs in, or you wake at five in the morning with a bright stripe of daylight coming in under your nose. None of those are small annoyances when you are trying to sleep.\n\nLight is the thing that wakes most people early. Your body reads light through the eyelids, not just through open eyes, so a thin or badly shaped mask lets in enough brightness to nudge you awake well before you are ready. A good mask fixes that. A bad one just gets in the way.\n\nThe three things that separate a mask you keep from a mask you abandon are the cloth, the shape, and the strap. Get all three right and you stop noticing the mask at all, which is exactly the point.\n\nWhy silk, and why 19 momme\n\nSilk has one quality that matters a lot when fabric sits on your face for eight hours. It is smooth. The fibres are long and even, so there is very little surface texture to rub against your skin as you turn over. Cotton, especially a cheap jersey, has shorter fibres and a rougher surface. You may not feel the difference in five minutes, but you feel it across a whole night.\n\nMomme is how silk weight is measured. The number tells you how much a fixed area of the fabric weighs, so a higher momme means a denser cloth. Lightweight silks sit around 12 to 16 momme. At 19 momme, this mask is in the mid-to-heavy range. That matters for two reasons. First, denser silk is more opaque, so less light passes through the fabric itself. Second, it has enough body to hold its shape rather than collapsing against your eyelids.\n\nThe grade is listed as 6A, which refers to the quality of the raw silk filament. Higher grades come from longer, more consistent fibres, which is part of why the finish feels smooth rather than slubby.\n\nThe nose gap, and why it decides everything\n\nHere is the test for any mask. Put it on in a bright room, keep your eyes closed, and look for the glow. On most cheap masks the glow is in one place, right beside the bridge of your nose. A flat piece of fabric laid across a face leaves two small triangles of space there, and morning sun finds them without fail.\n\nA shaped nose section is a cut and a curve that follows the bridge instead of bridging over it. It does not seal like a swimming goggle, and it is not meant to. What it does is reduce the opening so the light that gets through is a fraction of what it was. For anyone who wakes with the dawn in summer, that single detail is the difference between a mask that works and one that does not.\n\nIf you are shopping for the best mulberry silk sleep mask for summer mornings, the nose area is the first thing to look at, ahead of the fabric and well ahead of the colour.\n\nFlat cut versus contoured\n\nThere are two schools of mask design. Contoured masks have moulded cups that arch over the eye sockets, creating a space so nothing touches the lids. Flat masks lay a panel of fabric across the whole area.\n\nContoured masks give more room, but they are bulkier, they tend to be made from foam rather than cloth, and they can press firmly around the rim of the eye socket to hold that shape. Some people find that ring of pressure worse than the thing it was meant to avoid.\n\nA flat cut in a soft fabric takes the other approach. It does not create a dome, but it also does not clamp. The weight of the silk is light enough that the panel rests rather than presses. If you are a side sleeper, this matters a great deal, because a bulky contoured mask becomes a problem the moment you press one side of your face into a pillow. A soft flat panel just folds and carries on working.\n\nThis mask uses the flat approach with a generous panel size, which means the coverage extends further across the cheekbones and out towards the temples than a small standard mask does.\n\nThe strap is not an afterthought\n\nThin elastic is the cheapest way to hold a mask on, and it causes most of the complaints. It concentrates all the tension into a narrow band, which leaves a mark and, in the worst cases, gives you a headache. It also stretches out over months until the mask slides off in the night.\n\nA wide strap spreads the same holding force across a much broader area, so the pressure per square centimetre drops. You can usually feel the difference immediately when you swap from thin elastic to a broad band.\n\nHook and loop adds something else: control. You set the length you want and it stays. That is useful if you share the mask, if you wear your hair up some nights and down on others, or simply if your preference changes between a snug fit at home and a looser one on a plane. A wide strap sleep mask with hook and loop is the most adjustable combination you can get without resorting to buckles, which are uncomfortable to lie on.\n\nOne habit worth building: fasten the hooks closed whenever the mask is off. Open hook and loop finds silk, wool and hair with uncanny accuracy.\n\nWho this suits\n\nTravellers get the most obvious benefit. Cabin lighting is unpredictable, your neighbour's reading light is not yours to control, and a mask that folds flat into a pocket weighs almost nothing. A good silk eye mask for travel is one of the few pieces of kit that earns its space every single trip.\n\nShift workers are the other group who notice a big change. Daytime light is brighter and comes from more angles than night light, so a larger mask with the nose area handled properly does far more than a small one.\n\nThen there are the people who simply live somewhere with thin curtains, an early sunrise, or a street lamp outside the bedroom window. You can replace the curtains, or you can wear a mask. One of those options costs considerably less.\n\nIt is also a straightforward gift. There is no sizing to guess, no colour to match, and black suits everyone. Parents of young children, students in shared housing and anyone who works nights all tend to appreciate it.\n\nLooking after it\n\nSilk rewards gentle handling and punishes the washing machine. Hand wash in cold water with a small amount of mild detergent. Swirl it, do not scrub it. Rinse until the water runs clear, then press the water out between two layers of towel. Never wring or twist, because that stresses the fibres along a crease line.\n\nDry it flat, away from radiators and out of direct sunlight. Heat and strong sun both dull the surface over time and can fade dark colours. Keep the hook and loop strap fastened throughout, both in the wash and in the drying, so the hooks cannot snag the silk face.\n\nWash it every week or two with normal use. If you apply creams or oils at night, or if the room runs warm, wash it more often. Store it somewhere it will not get caught on zips or hooks, ideally a small cloth bag or a zipped pocket.\n\nThe short version\n\nA sleep mask only works if you keep wearing it, and you only keep wearing it if it is comfortable. This one covers the three things that usually go wrong. The silk is 100% mulberry at 19 momme, so it is smooth and dense enough to be properly opaque. The nose section is shaped, so the usual light leak is much smaller. The strap is extra-wide with hook and loop, so it adjusts precisely and does not cut into the back of your head.\n\nWash it by hand in cold water, dry it flat, keep the hooks closed when it is not on your face, and it will stay soft for a long time. Delivery is tracked and takes 3 to 7 working days, and you have 14 days from delivery to change your mind.", "llm_summary": "A large sleep mask made from 100% mulberry silk in a 19 momme weight, grade 6A, in solid black. It has a flat cut panel that rests over the eyes rather than pressing on them, a shaped nose section that reduces the light entering from below the mask, and an extra-wide adjustable hook and loop strap that spreads pressure across the back of the head. Care is hand wash in cold water. Suitable for home use, travel, shift sleeping and daytime naps. Sold as a single mask.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/black-19-momme-large-silk-sleep-mask.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask", "sku": "black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask", "title": "Black 22 Momme Contoured Silk Sleep Mask", "slug": "black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask", "price": 45.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-sleep-masks", "category_label": "Silk Sleep Masks", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask/main-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask/black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask/black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask/black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask-4.jpg" ], "description_short": "Moulded cups hold the fabric clear of your eyelids, a silk-wrapped strap pulls on over the head, and 100% mulberry silk keeps the whole thing smooth, light and quiet against your face.", "description": "The problem with the mask you already own\n\nMost people have tried a sleep mask at some point. Often it was a flat strip of fabric from an airline, or a padded one from a chemist, and it did one of two things. Either it slid off somewhere around three in the morning, or it stayed put and pressed on your eyelids until you took it off yourself.\n\nThat second problem is the one nobody warns you about. A flat mask has nowhere to go. It sits straight on the lids, so every blink drags fabric across your lashes. If you wear lash extensions, if you have dry eyes, or if you are simply someone who finds pressure on the eyes unpleasant, that sensation is enough to keep you awake. Which rather defeats the purpose.\n\nA contoured mask solves it with geometry. The front is moulded into two shells, so the fabric arches over the eye and the mask rests on the bones around it: the brow, the outer edge of the eye socket, the top of the cheek and the bridge of the nose. There is space in front of your eyes. You can open them under the mask and feel nothing.\n\nHow a 3D silk eye mask actually works\n\nThe shaping is the clever part, but the fabric does real work too.\n\nThis mask is made from 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme. Momme is the old unit used to describe silk weight, a bit like thread count for cotton but more useful. Higher momme means more silk packed into the same area. At 22, the fabric has genuine body. It is not the thin, slippery stuff you find on cheap eye masks that crumples the moment you touch it. It holds its shape around the moulded cups and feels smooth without feeling flimsy.\n\nSilk also behaves well against the face. It is smooth, so skin and hair slide over it with less friction than they do over cotton. It feels cool when you first put it on. It moves moisture rather than trapping it against you, which matters if you run warm at night.\n\nThe colour is solid black, and that is not just a style choice. The inside of the mask is what your eyes see, so a dark, plain surface keeps the field of view uniformly dark. A pale lining reflects whatever light does creep in.\n\nThe strap, and why pull on beats buckles\n\nThe strap here is wrapped in silk, and the mask pulls on over the head. There is nothing to adjust.\n\nThat sounds like a limitation until you have slept on a buckle. Adjustable masks use a slider, a clip or a velcro patch, and all three sit at the back of the head. Turn onto your side and the pillow pushes that hardware into your skull. Velcro snags hair. Plastic sliders dig in. Metal clips get cold.\n\nA continuous silk-wrapped strap has none of that. The back of your head feels nothing but fabric. Side sleepers notice the difference immediately, and so does anyone who thrashes about a bit in the night.\n\nThe trade is that you cannot dial in the tension. For most adult heads this is fine, because the contoured design does not rely on being pulled tight. The structure holds the shape, so the mask stays seated with gentle, even pressure rather than a strap cinched across your temples. If you have a particularly large or small head and you are used to running adjustable straps at the extreme end of their range, that is worth weighing up before you buy.\n\nWho it suits\n\nPeople with lash extensions. This is the single most common reason shoppers go looking for the best contoured eye mask. The cups keep fabric off the lash line entirely.\n\nSide sleepers. No fastening at the back of the head, and a light mask that does not need tightening.\n\nShift workers and day sleepers. If you are trying to sleep while the sun is up, you need darkness you can wear for seven or eight hours without irritation. Pressure on the eyes is what usually breaks that.\n\nFrequent flyers. Light, quick to put on, no buckle to fumble with in a dark cabin.\n\nAnyone sharing a room with a night owl. A partner who reads late or a flatmate in and out at odd hours makes a strong case for a blackout mask.\n\nIt suits less well if you want a mask that packs down completely flat. Moulded cups take up a bit more space in a bag than a flat strip of silk. It is still small, but it is not nothing.\n\nHow to choose between masks\n\nA few things are worth checking whenever you compare one silk mask against another.\n\nShape first. Flat or contoured. This matters more than anything else on the list, because it determines whether you feel the mask on your eyes. If pressure bothers you, contoured is the answer and the rest is detail.\n\nThen momme. Anything from the high teens upwards is a proper silk weight. Lower numbers can feel thin. A 22 momme sleep mask sits comfortably in the range where the fabric has body and holds up to washing.\n\nThen the strap. Decide whether you want adjustability or no hardware. You rarely get both. Pull on is the smoother sleep, adjustable is the tighter fit.\n\nThen colour. Dark interiors are better at keeping the inside of the mask dark. Black also hides the inevitable smudge of night cream better than ivory.\n\nAnd check the silk content. \"Silk feel\", \"silky\" and \"silk blend\" are not the same as 100% mulberry silk. If the material line does not say 100%, it probably is not.\n\nLooking after it\n\nSilk is not difficult, it just does not like heat or rough handling.\n\nHand wash in cool water with a mild detergent made for delicates. Swirl it gently, do not scrub, and never wring or twist the mask, especially around the cups. Twisting is what distorts moulded shapes.\n\nTo dry, press the water out inside a towel, reshape the cups with your fingers, and lay it flat somewhere out of direct sun and away from radiators. It will be ready by morning in most homes.\n\nSkip the washing machine, skip the tumble dryer, skip bleach. If you ever need to press a crease out of the strap, use the coolest iron setting on the fabric only and keep the iron away from the cups.\n\nWash it every week or two if you wear it nightly. More often if you use oils or rich creams before bed, since those transfer onto the fabric and build up over time.\n\nOn gifting\n\nIt arrives boxed, which quietly solves the wrapping problem. A best mulberry silk eye mask is one of those presents that works because the recipient would not have bought it for themselves, yet uses it every single night afterwards. Black suits everyone, there is no size to get wrong, and the pull on strap means there is nothing to explain.\n\nGood candidates: new parents, nurses, pilots, anyone who has just moved somewhere with thin curtains, and the friend who mentions being tired more often than they mention anything else.\n\nThe short version\n\nA flat eye mask sits on your eyelids. A contoured one does not. If that single sentence describes your frustration with every mask you have tried, this is the design that fixes it.\n\nYou get 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme, so the fabric is dense and smooth rather than thin. You get solid black, inside and out. You get moulded cups that hold everything clear of your lashes. And you get a silk-wrapped strap that pulls on over the head, with no buckle to press into your skull when you roll over.\n\nIt is light, it comes in a box, and it needs nothing more than a cool hand wash and a flat surface to dry on. Delivery is tracked and usually lands within 3 to 7 working days, and you have 14 days from delivery to change your mind.", "llm_summary": "The Black 22 Momme Contoured Silk Sleep Mask is a 3D moulded eye mask made from 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme. The front has contoured cups that hold the fabric clear of the eyelids and lashes, which suits people who dislike pressure on the eyes or who wear lash extensions. The colour is solid black. The strap is wrapped in silk and the mask pulls on over the head, with no buckle, clip or velcro fastening. It is light in weight and arrives in a box. Exact mask dimensions, product weight, brand and country of origin are not specified. Care is hand wash in cool water, reshape the cups and dry flat.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask", "sku": "gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask", "title": "Gold Star Print Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask", "slug": "gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask", "price": 17.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-sleep-masks", "category_label": "Silk Sleep Masks", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask/main-gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask-4.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask-5.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask-6.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk with a hook and loop adjustable strap, it sits light on the face and slides against skin with far less drag than cotton.", "description": "The problem nobody mentions until it is 3am\n\nMost people do not have a dark bedroom. They think they do, until a car swings into the street and the headlights sweep across the ceiling, or until the first grey light arrives at half four in June. Hotel rooms are worse. Blinds never quite meet, and there is always a smoke alarm glowing somewhere above the door.\n\nLight is a strong signal. Your body uses it to decide what time it is, and it does not care that you need another two hours. The fastest way to take that signal away is not new curtains or a different room. It is a strip of fabric across your eyes.\n\nThat is all a sleep mask is. The difference between one that helps and one that ends up on the floor by 2am comes down to two things, what it is made of and how it fastens.\n\nWhy mulberry silk rather than cotton\n\nRun a cotton t-shirt across the back of your hand, then do the same with a silk scarf. You will feel the difference straight away. Cotton catches. Silk slides.\n\nThat matters more than it sounds for something worn on your face for seven or eight hours. The skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the body, and it moves every time you turn over. A fabric that grips will tug at it all night. A smooth one just moves along with you.\n\nMulberry silk is the grade most commonly used for sleep accessories. The fibres are long and even, which is what gives the fabric its smoothness and its particular soft shine. This mask is made from 100% mulberry silk, so there is no polyester blend sitting underneath pretending to be the real thing.\n\nThere is a second, more practical reason people choose silk. It does not hold heat the way a thick foam mask does. If you run warm at night, a heavy padded mask turns into a hot compress by midnight. A light silk one does not.\n\nThe strap decides whether you keep wearing it\n\nHere is the part most buyers skip over. A sleep mask is only as good as the thing holding it on.\n\nCheap masks use a sewn elastic loop. It is one length, and that length is somebody's guess at an average head. If your head is smaller, the mask slides. If it is larger, the elastic digs a line across your skull and you wake up with a headache you blame on the wine.\n\nThis mask uses a hook and loop fastening instead. You press it together wherever it feels right. That sounds minor until you have used one. It means you can set the tension once, properly, and it stays there. It also means you can loosen it on nights when your hair is up, or tighten it a notch for a flight where you will be upright and moving.\n\nWhen you first put it on, aim for snug rather than tight. The mask should rest against your face and stay put when you roll from your back onto your side. If you can feel pressure on the bridge of your nose, it is too tight. People consistently over-tighten masks on the first night and then decide masks are not for them.\n\nWho gets the most out of a mask like this\n\nSide sleepers. Flat, light masks work far better here than contoured ones with a rigid frame. There is nothing hard to press into the pillow and nothing to shove the mask sideways off your face. The strap sits at the back of the head rather than crossing the ear.\n\nTravellers. It folds flat and weighs next to nothing, which is why a silk eye mask for travel is one of the few genuinely useful things to carry. It does not take a pocket of its own. On a long haul flight, pair it with ear plugs and you have most of the problem solved.\n\nShift workers. Sleeping between 9am and 4pm is a different sport. Blackout curtains help, but there is always a gap, and a mask covers that gap directly. If daytime sleep is your normal, treat the mask as basic kit rather than a luxury.\n\nLight sleepers with a partner on a different schedule. If one of you reads late and the other is up at six, a mask ends a surprising number of low-level arguments.\n\nAnyone who naps. The best eye mask for afternoon naps is whichever one you can put on without thinking. Simple is the whole point.\n\nSetting your expectations on darkness\n\nBe clear about what a flat silk mask does. It cuts light dramatically. It does not produce the pitch black of a moulded dome mask with a raised eye cup.\n\nThe trade-off is comfort. Contoured masks block more light but have structure to them, and that structure can push into the pillow if you sleep on your front or side. A soft silk mask follows the shape of your face instead. For most people in a normal bedroom with normal curtains, that is more than enough. If you work nights and sleep in a south-facing room with thin blinds, you may want both, the curtains and the mask, working together.\n\nFit affects darkness too. A loose mask lets light in at the nose. Taking thirty seconds to set the strap properly does more for darkness than almost any design feature.\n\nLooking after it\n\nSilk asks for a bit of care, but not much. The rule here is hand wash only.\n\nUse cool water and a small amount of detergent made for delicates. Swish the mask through gently for a minute or two. Do not scrub it, do not wring it, do not twist it. Rinse in clean cool water until there is no soap left.\n\nTo dry it, lay it on a towel, roll the towel up and press. That pulls most of the water out without stressing the fibres. Then unroll it, reshape the mask flat and leave it somewhere with a bit of air. Not on a radiator, not on a sunny windowsill. Heat and strong sun are what age silk and dull a printed pattern.\n\nOne small thing that saves a lot of grief. Press the hook and loop strap closed before it goes anywhere near the water. An open hook strip will grab at silk the moment it touches it, and the pulls it leaves do not come out.\n\nWash it every week or two with regular use. A mask sits against your face all night and picks up skin oils in the same way a pillowcase does, so it benefits from the same rhythm.\n\nBuying it as a gift\n\nSleep masks are one of the easier small presents. They are useful rather than decorative, they post flat, and they suit almost anyone. A gold star print mask reads a little more considered than a plain black one, which helps if you want it to look like you chose rather than grabbed.\n\nThey work particularly well for people about to travel, new parents snatching sleep in daylight, and anyone who has recently complained to you about their curtains. If you want to build it out, a mask plus ear plugs plus a small pouch makes a tidy little sleep kit for very little money.\n\nHow to make it work from night one\n\nPut it on before you get into bed rather than after. Set the strap while you are sitting up and can feel what you are doing.\n\nGive it three or four nights. Wearing something on your face is a new sensation and the first night often feels odd even when the fit is correct. Most people stop noticing it entirely by the end of the first week.\n\nIf you wake up and it has come off, tighten by a small amount, not a lot. If you wake with marks on your temples, loosen it. The adjustment is there precisely so you can dial it in.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a light mask made from 100% mulberry silk, printed with small gold stars on black, held on with an adjustable hook and loop strap. The silk is smooth against the skin, the strap means you are not stuck with somebody else's idea of head size, and the low weight keeps it comfortable for a full night or a twenty minute nap.\n\nWash it by hand, dry it flat, and keep it out of the sun. Do that and it stays soft and keeps the print sharp for a long time.\n\nIf your room is not as dark as you would like, this is the simplest fix available, and it packs into a coat pocket.", "llm_summary": "The Gold Star Print Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask is a lightweight eye mask made from 100% mulberry silk, printed with small gold stars on a black ground. It fastens with an adjustable hook and loop strap, which lets the wearer set the tension rather than relying on a fixed elastic band. The silk surface is smooth, so it moves across the skin with less friction than cotton. Care is hand wash only. Momme weight, mask dimensions, country of origin, product weight and brand are not stated in the available information for this item. It suits side sleepers, travellers, shift workers and anyone sleeping in a room that is not fully dark, and it is a common small gift.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/gold-star-print-silk-sleep-mask.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask", "sku": "grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask", "title": "Grey Purple Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask", "slug": "grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask", "price": 15.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-sleep-masks", "category_label": "Silk Sleep Masks", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask/main-grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask/grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask/grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask-3.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask/grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask-4.jpg" ], "description_short": "Mulberry silk on both sides with a cotton-padded core and an adjustable buckle strap, so the fit stays put and the pressure stays gentle.", "description": "The problem is rarely total darkness\n\nMost people who buy a sleep mask are not living next to a floodlit car park. They are dealing with small leaks of light. A gap where the curtain meets the wall. A charging light on a laptop. A partner who reads until midnight. Summer sunrises that arrive at half four and land straight on your face.\n\nThose small leaks matter because your eyelids are thin. Light gets through them even when your eyes are shut, and your body reads that light as a cue to wind the night down early. Blackout blinds fix it at home, but they cost money, they need fitting, and they do nothing for you in a hotel, on a plane or on a friend's sofa.\n\nA mask is the portable version of a blackout blind. The whole question is whether you will still be wearing it in three months, or whether it will be in the drawer with the one that pinched.\n\nWhy the fabric decides whether you keep it\n\nCheap masks are usually a layer of polyester jersey over foam. They work on night one. The trouble shows up later. The fabric warms up against your face, the foam compresses into a flat biscuit, and the elastic either bites or slips.\n\nSilk behaves differently. It is a smooth, fine fibre, so it has less drag across skin and hair than a brushed cotton or a jersey knit. You notice this when you turn over. Instead of the mask gripping your face and pulling, it slides and settles. It is also a light fibre that does not trap heat the way a synthetic face does, which is the main reason people switch after one hot summer.\n\nMulberry silk is the type you see most often in bedding and masks. It is a long fibre, which is what gives it that even, continuous surface. This mask uses it on both faces, inner and outer. That sounds like a small detail and it is not. Plenty of masks sell themselves on silk while backing it with a cheaper fabric, so the side touching your eyelids is the one that cost the least. Both sides silk means there is no rough face at all, including the edge where the two layers meet.\n\nWhat the padding actually does\n\nBetween the two silk faces sits cotton padding. People skim past this line, but it does most of the comfort work.\n\nWithout padding, a silk mask is two thin layers of fabric. It drapes straight onto your eyelids and lashes, and every bit of strap tension lands directly on your eye sockets. With padding, the mask has structure. It holds the fabric a fraction off the lids, it spreads the pressure across a wider area of your face, and it gives the mask enough body to sit against the contours around your nose and cheekbones rather than tenting over them.\n\nCotton is a sensible choice for a filling. It is breathable and it does not have the dead, springy feel of thick foam. It also compresses when you roll onto your side, which is exactly what you want if you sleep with half your face in the pillow.\n\nThe strap is where most masks fail\n\nLook at any pile of abandoned sleep masks and the fault is usually the strap. Either it was sewn at one fixed length, or it was a thin band of elastic that lost its stretch after thirty washes.\n\nThis mask uses an adjustable buckle. You thread the strap to the length that suits your head and it stays there. Three things follow from that.\n\nFirst, you can set it loose. A lot of people wear masks too tight because they think tight means darker. It mostly means a headache and a line across your forehead. A buckle lets you find the point where it is dark enough and light enough at the same time.\n\nSecond, it survives washing. The buckle does not care how many times the mask goes through a basin of cool water, whereas elastic slowly gives up.\n\nThird, two people can share. Set it for one head, reset it for another, no stretching required.\n\nThe practical check is where the buckle sits on your head. Shift it so it rests above or below where your ear meets your skull, rather than directly behind your head if you sleep flat on your back. A low profile buckle like this one rarely causes trouble, but five seconds of positioning helps.\n\nWho this suits\n\nSide sleepers do well with a padded silk mask because it squashes down against the pillow without losing coverage. Back sleepers get the easiest fit of all, since nothing pushes the mask out of place.\n\nFront sleepers are the tricky group. If you sleep face down with your head turned, a mask can rub on the cheek that is against the pillow. A softer padded mask like this one is more forgiving than a stiff contoured one, but it is worth a few nights to know.\n\nTravellers get the most obvious benefit. A silk sleep mask for travel costs you nothing in luggage space and turns a middle seat or an airport lounge into somewhere you can actually doze. Shift workers are the other big group. Sleeping through daylight is hard, and a mask plus a decent pair of earplugs does more than most people expect.\n\nIt also works as a gift. An adjustable strap removes the sizing problem, the grey purple is a shade that suits most bedrooms, and silk reads as a small luxury without being an extravagant spend.\n\nHow to choose between masks\n\nA few honest questions sort it out quickly.\n\nDo you want contoured or flat? Contoured masks have moulded cups and give you space to blink. They are bulkier and they do not pack as flat. Flat padded masks like this one sit closer and travel better. If you have lash extensions or you blink a lot as you fall asleep, contoured may suit you better.\n\nDo you want elastic or a buckle? Elastic is quicker to put on. A buckle holds its setting and lasts longer. For a mask you expect to use nightly for years, the buckle wins.\n\nDo you mind hand washing? Silk needs it. If you want to throw it in the machine with the towels, buy cotton instead and accept the friction. If two minutes in a basin every fortnight is fine, silk is the nicer thing to wear.\n\nIs the silk on both sides? Check this on any mask you compare. It is the single most common place corners get cut.\n\nLooking after it\n\nHand wash only, in cool water, with a small squeeze of gentle detergent. Swish it rather than scrub. Rinse until the water runs clear.\n\nNever wring silk. Lay the mask flat on a clean towel, roll the towel, press, then unroll and leave it flat to dry. Keep it away from radiators and off a sunny windowsill, because heat and strong sun are what dull the colour and weaken the fibre.\n\nNo bleach, no tumble dryer, no hot iron. If it needs smoothing, a cool iron on the reverse or a few minutes in a steamy bathroom will do.\n\nIf you wear night cream or serum, give it a quarter of an hour to soak in before the mask goes on. That alone will cut your washing frequency in half.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a grey purple mask with mulberry silk on both faces, cotton padding inside and a buckle strap that adjusts to your head. Silk is smooth and light, so there is less drag against skin and hair than cotton and less heat than synthetics. The padding keeps the fabric off your lashes and spreads the pressure. The buckle holds its setting instead of stretching out.\n\nIt needs hand washing, which is the one piece of upkeep. In return you get a mask that still looks and feels right a long way down the line, whether it lives on your bedside table or permanently in a carry on bag.", "llm_summary": "A grey purple sleep mask made with mulberry silk on both the inner and outer faces, with a cotton padded layer inside. The strap fastens and adjusts with a buckle rather than fixed elastic, so the fit can be set to the wearer's head size. Colour is a solid grey purple. Care is hand wash only. Silk is a smooth, low friction fibre, so skin and hair slide across it more easily than across cotton. Overall dimensions, weight, momme weight, brand and country of origin are not stated for this mask. It suits home sleep, travel, flights and daytime rest for shift workers. Delivery is tracked and returns are accepted under standard distance selling rules.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/grey-purple-mulberry-silk-sleep-mask.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" }, { "id": "pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask", "sku": "pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask", "title": "Pink and Black 22 Momme Contoured Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask", "slug": "pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask", "price": 59.99, "currency": "GBP", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "silk-sleep-masks", "category_label": "Silk Sleep Masks", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask/main-pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask/pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask-2.jpg", "https://mulberrysilk.uk/dropship-images/silk-sleep-masks/pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask/pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask-3.jpg" ], "description_short": "Made from 100% mulberry silk with 14 mm deep eye cups, a shaped nose bridge and an adjustable silk-covered strap from 46 to 66 cm (18 to 26 inches).", "description": "The problem with most sleep masks\n\nMost people buy a cheap eye mask, use it twice, and quietly retire it to a drawer. The reasons are always the same. It presses on the eyelids. Light sneaks in beside the nose. The elastic tangles hair or digs a line into the back of the head. By three in the morning the thing has ridden up onto the forehead and you are awake anyway.\n\nNone of those problems are about silk or satin or padding. They are about shape and fit. A flat rectangle of fabric cannot follow the contours of a human face, because a human face is not flat. The bridge of the nose is the highest point, so a flat mask tents over it and leaves two open triangles underneath. Meanwhile the lowest points, the closed eyelids, take all the contact and all the pressure.\n\nA contoured mask solves the geometry first. The cups are moulded with real depth, in this case 14 mm, so the silk arches over the eyes instead of resting on them. The nose section is shaped rather than straight. The sides curve back toward the cheek and temple. Suddenly the mask is sealing along the bone, where sealing actually works, and touching nothing that needs to move.\n\nWhat momme means and why 22 is the number to look for\n\nSilk is sold by momme, not thread count. It is an old weight measure, and in simple terms it tells you how much silk is in a given area of cloth. Lightweight silk scarves might sit around 12 to 16 momme. Bedding and masks usually run from 19 upward.\n\nAt 22 momme you get a fabric with genuine substance. It drapes rather than flutters, it holds a smooth surface, and it feels cool and slippery under your fingers rather than thin. For a sleep mask that weight does two useful things. It gives the material enough density that stray light does not pass through it easily, and it gives the moulded cups something solid to hold their shape with.\n\nThe other half of the description is mulberry silk. That refers to silk from silkworms raised on mulberry leaves, which produces long, even filaments and a smoother finished cloth than shorter, more irregular fibres. Put the two together, 100% mulberry silk at 22 momme, and you have the specification most people are hunting for when they search for the best 22 momme silk eye mask.\n\nHow the contoured shape works in practice\n\nThere are three contact zones on a well-shaped mask. The brow bone above the eyes, the sides of the nose, and the upper cheek. Those are all bone with a thin layer of skin, which means they hold a seal without feeling squashed.\n\nBetween those zones the mask arches. Inside each cup there is an air pocket, which is why you can blink freely, roll your eyes under the mask, or open them entirely in the small hours without the fabric moving. That matters for anyone with eyelash extensions, anyone who finds pressure on the eyes uncomfortable, and anyone who has ever woken up seeing faint patterns because a flat mask was pushing on their lids.\n\nThe side panels do quiet work too. Light rarely comes straight at your face in bed. It comes in at an angle from a window, a hallway, a phone on charge. Curved sides that follow the temple cut that angled light down considerably, which is the difference between dim and properly dark.\n\nGetting the strap right\n\nThe strap on this mask is covered elastic that adjusts from 46 to 66 cm (18 to 26 inches). That is a wide range, and it covers the large majority of adult head sizes.\n\nHere is the part people skip. Set the strap before you need it, not at midnight with one hand. Pull the mask on, settle the cups over your eyes, feel for the nose section sitting flush, then tighten the adjuster in small increments until light stops reaching you when you turn your head. Stop there. Going tighter does not make it darker, it just presses the frame into your skin and leaves a mark by morning.\n\nSilk covering on the elastic is a small detail with a real payoff. Bare elastic grabs hair, especially long or fine hair, and every turn of the night winds a few more strands into it. A silk sleeve lets the strap slide instead. If you tie your hair up, position the strap below the bun rather than across it, and the mask will sit flatter.\n\nWho this suits\n\nTravellers are the obvious group. Cabin lights, window blinds that never quite close, and the person two rows up watching a film with the brightness at maximum. A mask that folds flat into a bag and seals properly turns a bad flight into a survivable one.\n\nShift workers are the harder case. Sleeping during daylight means fighting much stronger light than any night-time scenario, and no mask alone will fully substitute for a blackout blind. A contoured mask with a shaped nose bridge gets you a long way, and used alongside curtains it does the job. Anyone searching for the best eye mask for night shift sleep should plan on that combination rather than relying on fabric alone.\n\nThen there is the straightforward group: people who simply sleep better in the dark and want something comfortable enough to forget they are wearing. Light sleepers, people sharing a room with a partner on a different schedule, anyone in a city flat with a streetlight outside the window.\n\nSide sleepers are often warned off masks, which is unfair. The reason flat masks fail for them is that soft fabric folds and bunches against the pillow. A moulded cup holds its own shape, so it stays put and stays comfortable. Set the strap a little looser if you turn frequently.\n\nCaring for silk without fuss\n\nHand wash only. That is the instruction, and it is worth following, because washing machines are rough on both silk fibres and moulded shapes.\n\nThe routine takes about three minutes. Fill a basin with cool water, add a small amount of detergent made for delicates, and move the mask gently through the water with your hands. No scrubbing, no soaking for an hour, no bleach. Rinse in clean cool water until the suds are gone.\n\nDrying is where masks get ruined. Do not wring it. Lay it on a clean towel, fold the towel over, and press down to draw the water out. Then reshape the cups with your fingers and lay it flat somewhere out of direct sun and away from radiators. Heat and silk do not get along. It will usually be dry by morning.\n\nA couple of extra habits help. Take off rings and earrings before you handle wet silk, since the fibres snag on anything sharp. Store the mask flat rather than crushed under heavier items, so the cups keep their depth. And if you use rich night creams, give them a few minutes to absorb before putting the mask on, which cuts down on how often you need to wash it.\n\nHow to compare options before you buy\n\nFour things decide whether a mask works for you. Shape, momme weight, strap range, and strap material.\n\nShape comes first, because a flat mask cannot compete with a contoured one for light sealing or comfort, whatever it is made from. Momme weight tells you how substantial the silk is, and anything at 19 or above is a serious fabric. Strap range determines whether it fits you properly rather than almost. Strap material decides whether you wake with tangled hair.\n\nPadding, decorative trim and packaging are nice but they are not what make a mask work. If a listing talks a lot about presentation and very little about depth, weight and adjustment range, that tells you something.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a 100% mulberry silk mask at 22 momme, with 14 mm contoured cups, a shaped nose bridge, curved sides and a silk-covered elastic strap adjusting from 46 to 66 cm (18 to 26 inches). It comes in pink with black detailing and it is hand wash only.\n\nIf you have tried flat masks and given up on them, the shape is the thing that changes. Nothing touches your lids, the gaps beside your nose close up, and the strap sets once and stays set. Take two minutes to adjust it on the first night, wash it by hand when it needs it, and dry it flat. That is the whole maintenance list.\n\nDelivery is tracked and usually lands within 3 to 7 working days. If it turns out not to suit you, you have 14 days from delivery to cancel and return it.", "llm_summary": "A contoured sleep mask made from 100% mulberry silk in a 22 momme weight, in pink with black detailing. The mask uses moulded 3D eye cups 14 mm deep so the fabric does not rest on the eyelids or lashes, with a shaped nose bridge and curved sides intended to reduce light gaps. Closure is a pull-on, adjustable silk-covered elastic strap with a range of 46 to 66 cm (18 to 26 inches), suiting most adult head sizes. Care is hand wash only, in cool water, dried flat. Brand, country of origin, overall mask dimensions and shipping weight are not specified in the information available. Suited to travel, shift sleep and anyone who dislikes pressure on the eyes.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2015 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Mulberry Silk Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask/", "canonical_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask/", "json_url": "https://mulberrysilk.uk/api/products/pink-and-black-22-momme-contoured-silk-sleep-mask.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-12" } ] }