How to choose your silk pillowcase?

Before buying your silk pillowcase, you must think about estimating its quality and thickness in relation to its weight and for this, we use the momme. The momme is the unit of measurement used during the imperial era to determine the weight of silk per square meter, to thus define the quality of the fabric by determining the quantity of silk present in 1 square meter of fabric. Know that 1 momme = 4.3056 g / m², the silk market has 10 to 22 momme. The higher the momme, the heavier, thicker and more qualitative the silk, and therefore softer, and much more durable.

For a quality silk pillowcase, resistant, easy to maintain and durable, choose 19 or 22 momme. A 19 momme silk pillowcase should contain at least 500 threads, it can last several years provided that the washing and maintenance instructions are followed. 22 momme, is the highest index, and corresponds to the best silk in the world, yet it contains only about 750 threads. We differentiate 19 from 22 momme by the feeling of silk when touching them, compared to 19 momme pillowcases, 22 momme pillowcases appear shinier and are even more durable.

Once the momme has been chosen, you must think about the grade of the silk .

A silk pillowcase is considered to be of superior quality when it is made from mulberry silk with a rating of 19 momme and grade A. And what is the grade?

In fact, silk is graded on a quality scale from A to C, each letter refers to a different type of quality of the silk pillowcase. The highest grade being A, and C the lowest. Grade A therefore corresponds to the highest quality silk product. The number is then added to the letter in order to confirm the classification, you can find silk in 3A, 5A or 6A, knowing that 6A is the highest and therefore corresponds to the best quality of mulberry silk that exists.

Always in the constant search for the best quality, the naturalness and transparency of the fabric are also a criterion to take into account in the choice of your silk pillowcase. Oeko tex certified silk bed linens are an excellent choice. The Oeko tex label is an international quality label that includes several strict technical standards in order to certify the sanitary and ecological qualities of a fabric.

Oeko-tex certification is awarded to companies that use no or very few harmful substances in their production.
If you choose your silk pillowcase from an Oeko-tex certified company, you can rest assured that your product is authentic, high-quality and durable. This standard is a guarantee that your silk pillowcase is free from products that are harmful to your health and the planet, as the label acts internationally in favor of the well-being of the environment.

Once you are sure that your pillowcase is Oeko tex certified, you can now look at what type of dye it is dyed with?

Vegetable dye is ideal because it comes from 100% natural materials (plants, fruits, minerals, insects, etc.). Vegetable dyes do not contain any products that are harmful to your skin or your health. In addition, they are not harmful to the environment as the ingredients used for production are 100% natural materials, they are also 100% biodegradable. Vegetable dyes are therefore free of chemical substances that are very often found in synthetic dyes such as dichloromethane, phthalate or dimethyl fumarate. Emily's pillowcases are Oeko tex and dyed with vegetable dyes, unique and vibrant colors that will evolve over time and the way you maintain them.

Also learn about the different fabric weaves used to weave your pillowcase. The weave is the way of weaving, the way the warp and weft threads intertwine. There are three main weaves: plain, serge and satin, fabrics are made according to their combinations. Satin, for example, is the best known and most fragile weave, it is used to weave silk. It is a shiny and fine fabric on the right side and matte on the reverse, it is also smooth, soft and fluid, ideal for silk pillowcases. During creation, one of the threads overlaps four or more other threads, which gives it its shine as well as its softness.

Plain weave or taffeta is the oldest and simplest of weaves, the odd and even threads alternate at each stroke, above and below the weft, which gives a large number of interlacings of warp and weft threads. The fabric has a grainy appearance, without a right or wrong side. Plain weave and taffeta are structured in the same way, but are not made of the same materials. Plain weave is used for fabrics made from discontinuous fibers such as cotton, wool, etc. Taffeta, on the other hand, is used for fabrics made from continuous fibers such as silk.

After the technical criteria, let's move on to aesthetic criteria such as the closure. Which closure should you choose for your silk pillowcase? We tend to neglect this detail but it is very important, what to choose between a zip and a wallet closure? A pillowcase with a wallet closure is made up of two parts folded over each other to close the case. Your pillow is well held inside and it is aesthetically pleasing on the right side, on the other hand, on the other hand, we often see part of the bare pillow, in addition the wallet closure does not make it easy to put on, which can take a little longer than normal.

Still, when putting it on, the fabric can crack at the two folded parts by forcing to put the pillowcase on a thick cushion for example, which is not very aesthetic. The zip, much more popular in the bed linen market, is also much more practical, quick to put on and aesthetic both on the right side and on the wrong side your silk pillowcase is nickel.
If you have assimilated and taken into account all these criteria, you now know how to choose your silk pillowcase, you will thus be able to easily enjoy all the benefits of silk on your body, your health and your hair.