The best starting point for silk care is the label on your pillowcase. Instructions vary, so a routine for one silk item may not be right for another.
This guide follows the current care directions for NIGHT’s 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase.
How to wash your NIGHT silk pillowcase
- Check the label. Confirm that you are following the directions for your particular pillowcase.
- Select cold water. Use the washing machine’s gentle cycle.
- Use mild soap. Follow the soap’s dosing instructions. Do not add bleach.
- Dry on low. NIGHT’s care directions allow tumble drying on low heat.
- Finish gently. If you want to smooth wrinkles, use a low iron as needed.
Can you put a silk pillowcase in the washing machine?
For this NIGHT pillowcase, yes. The specified setting is a cold, gentle machine wash with mild soap. If you own another silk product, check its label before using the same method.
Can you put it in the dryer?
NIGHT’s 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase can be tumble dried on low heat. This is a product-specific instruction, not a rule for every silk item. Avoid substituting a high-heat setting for the low setting listed on the label.
What should you avoid?
- Bleach: the product’s directions say not to use it.
- High heat: use cold water for washing and low heat for drying or ironing.
- Assuming every silk product has the same care needs: check each item’s label separately.
Make care part of the routine
Keep the care directions handy and build pillowcase washing into your regular bedding routine. If you rotate between different pillowcases, check the material and label before putting them in the same load.
Silk or satin: does the name change the care routine?
The fiber and the finished product both matter. Silk is a fiber, while satin describes a weave. Read our silk vs. satin pillowcase guide to compare NIGHT’s two options.
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Source: the current NIGHT 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase care instructions. Follow the label supplied with your item if its directions differ.
