Lustrous, fine, soft—all the words that come to mind when you think “silk.”
You can already imagine the advantages of switching to silk bedding on that premise alone. Yet that only scratches the surface of what silk can offer as a bedding material.
Sleep peacefully by switching to silk. Read on to find out the benefits of silk and why it can make a difference.
Silky Smooth
One of the most obvious and immediate benefits of silk bedding is the comfort it provides. The phrase “silky smooth” exists for a reason.
Silk is famously gentle, light, and, well, silky. With silk bedding, you can look forward to the gentle caress of silk while you sleep. That’s a world away from often-coarse materials used in other types of bedding.
Sleep disruption has become an endemic modern problem, so it’s no surprise people are looking for tips for a better sleep experience. Silk is less likely to disrupt your sleep and may even help you to fall asleep faster and sleep soundly.
A Good Hair Day
Do you ever wake up with that freshly-rubbed-on-a-balloon look?
Most bedding materials generate a lot of friction when you move in your sleep. That can leave you looking like a scarecrow’s untidy cousin when you wake up, particularly if you have long and/or curly hair.
Silk, meanwhile, is about as frictionless as a fabric can get without being from the future, so it’s much gentler on your hair. With the best silk pillowcase, you can wake up with your hair looking tidier.
Further, other types of bedding can wick moisture from your hair. Combined with micro-scale damage caused by friction, this can lead to damaged and lifeless hair. Silk is less absorbant and its low friction helps prevent this kind of damage.
Allergies Away
Allergies are on the rise. The exact causes are complicated, but many people now suffer from allergic reactions to everyday products.
Many synthetic types of bedding are an allergic nightmare, as they can trigger anything from skin rashes to allergic rhinitis and asthma attacks. By contrast, silk is a very allergy-friendly material. Its low-friction nature is also an advantage here, as it’s less likely to antagonize existing skin allergies.
A Natural Solution
There’s no sign of our reliance on synthetic materials slowing down. Yet in recent years there has been more focus on the potential health problems caused by synthetic bedding.
On top of that, synthetic bedding also presents a variety of ecological problems.
Silk is a natural material produced by insects, so it’s biodegradable and relatively sustainable. While natural doesn’t automatically mean good for you, silk does lack the potentially-harmful synthetic chemicals found in other types of bedding.
Sleep Peacefully on Silk
If you’re looking for a new way to sleep peacefully, consider switching to silk bedding. These benefits and more could help you achieve a deeper, more comfortable sleep.
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