Is it time for your pajama wardrobe to change? Have you considered upgrading to silk pajamas? Unlike regular pajamas, silk ones come with an array of benefits. Sure, silk is expensive. However, its slightly higher price tag is outweighed by its incredible qualities. Want to know more about the qualities of this material and whether it's worth the investment? Here's the answer for you:
Silk pajamas are certainly worth it. Silk pajamas come at a slightly higher than average cost. Even so, they are a great investment due to their many benefits. In addition to promoting more comfortable sleep, silk pajamas offer superior health qualities.
Silk is an excellent fabric for pajamas. Before you even delve into its multiple properties, its smooth and soft feel alone is enough for a relaxing and soothing sleep. The luxurious material allows for incredible body temperature control to ensure a comfortable sleep. But, this is not all silk blesses pajamas with. Below are the key benefits of investing in silk pajamas.
Silk has a naturally soft and smooth feel, which allows the pajamas to feel comfortable and cozy on the skin. But that is not all. Made from natural protein with a number of amino acids, silk helps to improve skin health.
First, it doesn't absorb oils and moisture from the skin, keeping the skin hydrated. Further, unlike regular fabrics, silk is smooth and creates zero friction. This, in turn, means you don't have to worry about wrinkles or early skin aging. If you want to maintain that beautiful, youthful look, all you need are silk pajamas for women.
Additionally, silk contains a natural compound called albumen, which speeds up metabolism to repair any damaged skin cells. In particular, if you suffer from eczema, dry skin, or itchiness, it's a good idea to invest in a silk pajama set. As a bonus, you will also enjoy a good night's sleep with zero itching, scratching, or scaling.
Silk pajamas offer much-needed breathability during sleep. The luxurious, protein-based fabric offers versatile body temperature control. Unlike regular fabrics, such as cotton or satin, it offers incredible temperature control in cold and warm climates.
In hot weather, silk allows warm air to escape the body, keeping you cool. On the other hand, at low and cold temperatures, silk retains the body's warmth. It does so by having its fibers trap heat and act as an insulating barrier to keep you warm.
Ultimately, you can say that silk adjusts to temperature changes. So, whether it's summer, fall, winter, or spring, your silk pajama sets do an amazing temperature-regulating job.
Silk also has surprising healing properties. Silk pajamas usually lie gently on the skin and offer cooling properties, similar to cotton. What distinguishes these pajamas is their ultra-soft and lightweight finish, which means they don't put pressure on the body.
Now, the benefits of this property are used in ancient Chinese medicine to treat joint disorders. With zero pressure on the joints, you don't have to suffer from pain, allowing for a more comfortable and relaxing sleep.
Thanks to its hypoallergenic properties, sleeping in silk pajamas can prevent a wide range of allergic reactions. In fact, its impressive hypoallergenic properties prevent allergens, like dust mites, from thriving. The silk material prevents symptoms such as a runny nose, coughing, sneezing, breathing problems, asthma, and other similar allergic triggers.
Silk pajamas come with an interesting array of benefits. Yet, the material also has a few disadvantages. While the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, it's still worth knowing about them.
Silk pajamas are quite expensive compared to pajamas made from regular materials. However, silk pajamas also last almost a lifetime, thanks to their natural durability and resistance to the elements. So, when stored and cared for properly, a set of silk pajamas will last you for years. This means that while the initial investment cost is high, in the long run, silk pajamas are worth the investment.
Silk pajamas are efficient at regulating body temperature. Yet, it may not be as efficient in extremely cold climates. Due to their airy and breathable nature, silk pajamas may not be sufficient insulators against the cold. While they are excellent layers, you need to pair them with other thicker and more insulating clothing for the cold.
Even some of the finest silk pajamas can have shrinkage issues when cared for improperly. Unlike regular, tougher materials, this delicate, luxurious material may easily get damaged with poor care. Cleaning in a washing machine or tossing it in a regular dryer regularly causes slight shrinkage.
This, in turn, causes the pajamas to run small. To avoid these issues, you want to hand wash silk in cool water and use a mild detergent. Furthermore, avoid using high temperatures on dryers; instead, shape it, removing creases, before hanging it up to dry.
With a myriad of benefits, you should certainly invest in silk pajamas. In fact, with modern advances, there's even better news when it comes to silk pajamas. The THXSILK brand offers a more modern collection of silk pajamas.
In addition to their affordability, THXSILK silk pajamas offer better material integrity that can withstand shrinkage and tolerate regular machine washing. Plus, the brand offers a good selection of options in various sizes, whether you want women's silk pajamas or men's silk pajamas.
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In addition to being smooth and soft on the skin, silk is temperature-regulating and hypoallergenic, making it an excellent material to sleep in. And while it isn&#;t exactly known for being cheap or easy to care for &#; who has the time to take their PJs to the dry-cleaners? &#; the rise of machine-washable silk has meant many brands are now making &#;everyday&#; silk sleepwear that&#;ll work for just about anyone, and for (almost) any budget.
Ever since I started sleeping in silk regularly while working on this guide to the best silk pajamas for women, I&#;ve sharpened my opinion on what makes for a great pair of silk pajamas: I want something that looks nice, keeps me comfortable, isn&#;t too rumpled when I wake up, and doesn&#;t take an unreasonable amount of time and effort to wash. I started by seeking recommendations from lingerie-store owners, undergarment consultants, and all-around pajama obsessives, then tried many of their recommendations myself to decide which ones to feature below. Almost all of the pajamas here are made from 100 percent silk (the only one that isn&#;t is 97 percent silk and 3 percent elastane), including one that has the texture of frosted blueberries and another with piping like the &#;edge of an elegant pastry.&#; You can also shop our guide to the best pajamas and best silk pillowcases.
Update on September 24, : Updated prices and checked stock for all products.
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Sizes
As best I could, I tried to include pajamas with inclusive size ranges.
Momme
Quality can be measured by momme &#; or the heft and weight of the material, according to Lori Kaplan, founder of Bra Tenders. The higher the number, the softer the feel of the fabric (the average momme count is at around 19). Some brands list it, others don&#;t. And although all of the pajamas here are made from silk, a few specifically feature mulberry silk (named after the mulberry-tree leaves the silkworms eat) or silk charmeuse (&#;charmeuse&#; refers to the weaving, resulting in a shinier-looking silk).
Care instructions
Silk is more delicate than cotton and even wool, so you&#;ll need to mind the care tag accordingly. Not all silk can be machine washed, even on a gentle cycle (and even machine-washable silk shouldn&#;t go in the dryer). I mentioned whether each set below is machine-washable, or must be hand-washed, along with any special instructions from the brand.
Details
Features like French seams and piped trims show some craftsmanship, and one-of-a-kind prints add flair. Traditionally, silk pajamas once bordered on lingerie, and were made in what I like to call &#;wallpaper patterns,&#; like just-picked peonies. Nowadays, you&#;ll find that anything goes, including prints featuring spotted frogs. I&#;ve listed all notable design details below.
Price
A higher price doesn&#;t always add up to a higher quality. &#;I&#;ve definitely seen silk pajamas retail for several hundred dollars that I felt should have cost about half that,&#; says Cora Harrington, author of In Intimate Detail: How to Choose, Wear, and Love Lingerie. &#;If it seems too good to be true &#; for example, a &#;silk&#; pajama set for $100 &#; then it probably is.&#; Based on my own experience, I&#;d say spending closer to $150 will get you pretty decent quality. It takes time and money to make the material itself, which begins with the work of busy silkworms, according to professional undergarment educator Kimmay Caldwell. So the prices of silk are reflective of that. I ranked each recommendation as either $ (under $150), $$ ($150&#;$300), or $$$ (over $300).
Sizes: XS&#;XL | Momme: 19 momme | Care instructions: Machine wash on a cold, gentle cycle, line dry | Details: Collared, cropped top with a patch pocket, side slits on the hem of the pants | Price: $
Although Quince is a newer name in the washable-silk-scape, it has quickly established itself as a Strategist favorite. It sells its pajamas as separates, so you can mix and match a long-sleeve with short-shorts, or a tank with a pair of pants. If you want to spend closer to $100, it&#;s a solid deal. I have been trying the brand&#;s button-up top with some matching shorts, and I think the mulberry silk is close enough to our top-pick silk pajamas from Lunya. The biggest difference is the glossiness: Quince&#;s silk is more on the matte side (at least in the black color I have). Strategist senior writer Liza Corsillo compares the silk&#;s texture to blueberries in the morning &#;that have a little frostiness to their skin.&#;
One thing to note about the sizing is that the top and shorts are quite cropped, even on my five-foot-two frame. If you don&#;t want to show much leg, you might try the pants instead, which Corsillo says are a treat to slip into. And for the price tag, the pieces are made well. Though the silk isn&#;t as soft as Lunya&#;s, it isn&#;t too precious. My set has held up in the washing machine for many months now, and though it does wrinkle more than Lunya&#;s, that&#;s usually solved by leaving it outside a steamy shower.
LilySilk 22-Momme Silk Camisole Set
$125
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$125
Sizes: XS&#;XL | Momme: 22 momme | Care instructions: Hand wash in cold water, line dry | Details: Pleating on the neckline, tulip hem on the shorts, elastic waistband | Price: $
Another affordable silk-maker is LilySilk, which prices most of its pajamas under $200. (And regular sales mean you can generally get a set for 20 or 25 percent off.) Harrington says the pieces aren&#;t any less lavish for their price, and I agree after testing this silk camisole and shorts set. It&#;s made from a lustrous silk charmeuse (as opposed to the mulberry silk of our top-pick Lunyas), with a higher momme count at 22, so it&#;s supersoft. I especially like the detailing, from the pleating along the neckline to the curved tulip hem, which you don&#;t often see in the less-expensive silk sets. And more than a year after they arrived &#; I&#;ve had them for the longest of all those I tried on this list &#; the pajamas aren&#;t worse for wear even after I unintentionally put them in the dryer a couple of times.
$125
at LilySilk
Etam Milky Silk Chemise
$90
$90
Sizes: XS&#;2XL | Momme: Not listed | Care instructions: Machine wash in cold water, no specific drying instructions except don&#;t tumble dry, no dry cleaning | Details: Lace on the neckline | Price: $
I learned about Etam, a century-old corsetier turned lingerie label, from underwear writer Estelle Puleston. There&#;s a &#;pouting in a boudoir&#; feel to the intimates line &#; sheer tulle abounds &#; though I happen to like the elegance of its simple slips. I own the (out-of-stock) Pearly chemise, while Puleston owns the Milky I&#;ve included here; the only real difference between the two is some lace trimming. The silk feels fluttery, and it has a pearlescent shine. The slip is unlined, making for a light garment that&#;s not excessively delicate (I&#;ve accidentally caught mine in a dresser drawer, and the slip remained unscathed). Puleston suggests Etam &#;for anyone wanting decent-quality silk nightwear on a budget.&#; She has worn hers so much that it&#;s gotten tiny &#;gaps&#; in the fabric, but these are only really visible when the slip is held up to the light. (I haven&#;t had that problem yet.)
$90
at Etam Paris
Josie Natori Lolita Chemise
$395
$395
Sizes: S&#;XL | Momme: Not listed | Care instructions: Hand wash, dry clean recommended | Details: Chantilly-lace appliques | Price: $$$
If you&#;re willing to spend more, there&#;s a nice-looking selection of silk pajamas at Natori, including the Lolita collection, a line of silk charmeuse trimmed with Chantilly lace. I tried this chemise on Caldwell&#;s recommendation. It looks like traditional lingerie, cut to be curve-hugging and show off some skin. There&#;s a real resplendence to the intricate lace and the saturated color of the charmeuse. (I went with a bright magenta, but the chemise also comes in shades of limon, lemongrass, and chartreuse.) It feels really rich, and worth the expense. Kaplan is a fan of the brand, pointing out that its pieces have beautiful draping. &#;Honestly, if you&#;ve never worn silk pajamas, it&#;s a treat to feel something so cool and fluid against the body,&#; she says. Plessner is also a loyalist to the label, which was beloved by her own mother, and recommends the Decadence line.
$395
at Natori
Christine Lingerie Willa Tank Gown
$345
$345
Sizes: XS&#;XL | Momme: Not listed | Care instructions: Hand-wash in cold water; no specific drying instructions | Details: Tank-style straps; low, open back | Price: $$$
Canadian brand Christine Lingerie was founded back in , and since then it&#;s become a regular fixture in department stores like Bergdorf Goodman. (It&#;s now a name that rivals La Perla and Kiki de Montparnasse, if you read through the lingerie-obsessive sub-Reddit as I do.) Because there are very few of its pieces made &#; you&#;ll often see the words sold out on its &#;New Arrivals&#; page &#; you really feel that you&#;re getting a one-of-a-kind piece when you buy one. I tried out its Willa nightgown. (It reminds me of the slip Carrie Bradshaw wore outside Big&#;s engagement party.) It&#;s luxurious in a way most &#;luxuries&#; nowadays aren&#;t. The silk is so wispy. It feels like a little caress on the skin. It has the luster of a pearl. It&#;s a wonderful thing to have on, even when you just have cucumber slices on your eyes in bed. It&#;s also beloved by Lewis, Harrington, and lingerie columnist Holly Jackson. Jackson says the silks are so well made that they&#;ll likely last a lifetime &#; seemingly true, as Harrington has owned a couple of the label&#;s old caftans for years.
$345
at Christine Lingerie
Petite Plume Mulberry Silk Green Stripe Nightshirt
$185
$185
Sizes: XS&#;XL | Momme: 22 momme | Care instructions: Hand wash or machine wash in a laundry bag in the washer with cold water, and dry flat | Details: Pearly buttons, cuff piping | Price: $$
Petite Plume, which made a gingham set that Prince George wore to greet President Obama, has an entire line of under-$300 silk sleepwear. Its candy-stripe sleep shirts are especially charming. At $185, this nightshirt is not the cheapest, but the quality warrants the price tag. It has the same momme count as LilySilk&#;s set (22 momme), and feels supremely soft. It&#;s sturdy as well &#; thicker-feeling than Etam&#;s slip, but not at all heavy on the body. As someone who usually kicks their legs out while sleeping, a sleep shirt always sounds appealing, and this one keeps me comfortable and cool. There&#;s also a surprisingly nice sheen to the mulberry silk &#; the green&#;s more of an emerald color.
$185
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