I have been known to rant and rave about satin or silk pillowcases.
Personally, I’ve used both satin and silk and have been happy with both.
Let’s look into it.
What is silk?
Silk production dates back thousands of years, with theindustry’s origins rooted in China.
Once full, the silkworms make intricate cocoons out of the fine silk threads of their saliva.
And those threads are what we eventually turn into silk.
and then begin the process of spinning their fibers into yarn.
This is why silk has a reputation for being so luxeand comes with a pretty price tag.
Silk’s weight and density are measured inmomme(a Japanese unit of weight equal to 3.75 grams).
Silk typically falls between 15 and 30 momme, with 19 mm being the average starting point.
What is satin?
Satin is a synthetic woven fabric.
Satin vs. silk: What is the better choice?
But if you want a bit of help decoding the intricacies, here are some talking points.
Cotton or linen are porous and, therefore, rougher fabrics.
This is especially problematic for those withcurly hair, which is already prone to all of these issues.
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How to wash your satin and silk.
Notably:How can you wash them?
But you should still clean them every two weeks (or so) to prevent stains.
The takeaway.
Silk and satin pillowcases are great for hair, particularly if you have curly hair.
But is there one that’s better for you?
Well, the difference is marginalbut worth asking about.
Ultimately, it’s up to you which one you’d rather use.
