10 Myths About Silk Bedding—Finally Debunked

Myth 1 Silk tears easily

Fact  6A-grade mulberry silk fibres are surprisingly tough. In a 19–25 momme weave, a pillowcase can handle daily use for 5–10 years.

Myth 2 You must dry-clean silk

Fact  Cold-water machine wash on a gentle cycle works. Add a laundry bag and silk-friendly detergent—done.

Myth 3 Silk always shrinks in the first wash

Fact  Keep the water under 30 °C and line-dry. Any size change stays under 3 %, so your fitted sheet still hugs the mattress.

Myth 4 Silk feels hot in summer

Fact  Silk pulls moisture away and lets it evaporate fast. Tests show the surface can stay 1–2 °C cooler than cotton. In winter the same air pockets trap warmth—one duvet cover, four seasons.

Myth 5 Everything slides off the bed

Fact  Ultra-slippery polyester satin gives silk a bad name. Charmeuse-woven mulberry silk is smooth on skin but has enough grip to keep your duvet in place.

Myth 6 An iron ruins silk

Fact  Low-steam (~110 °C) plus a press cloth erases wrinkles in seconds and refreshes the natural shine.

Myth 7 Storing silk is complicated

Fact  Fold, place in a breathable cotton bag, and keep in a cool, dry drawer. That’s all.

Myth 8 Silk is an expensive indulgence

Fact  A €200 TOWNSSILK duvet cover used every night for five years works out to roughly €0.11 per sleep—still cheaper than a takeaway coffee. Extra perks:

• • Fewer dust mites—great for allergy sufferers
• • Less hair breakage and fewer pillow-crease lines
• • More stable sleeping temperature, linked with deeper rest

Myth 9 All silk is the same

Fact  Look for three things:

• • 100 % long-strand mulberry silk
• • 19–22 momme for sheets; 22–25 momme for pillowcases
• • Tight charmeuse or twill weave to resist snags

Myth 10 Sensitive skin should avoid silk

Fact  Dermatologists often suggest silk because its ultra-smooth surface reduces friction for eczema- or acne-prone skin. It’s also naturally hypoallergenic—no harsh chemicals needed.