The smooth surface and the sheen, for less than silk.
A 51cm x 76cm satin pillowcase in nine colours, with an envelope closure and a warm machine wash.
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Smooth Satin Weave
51cm x 76cm
Envelope Closure
Nine Colours
The details
Specifications
Material
Satin (polyester weave)
Size
51cm x 76cm
Closure
Envelope
Colours
Nine
Care
Machine washable, tumble dry low
Got questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this real silk?
No, and we would rather say so on the page than in the small print. This is satin, which is a weave rather than a fibre. It gives you the smooth surface and the sheen at a much lower price. If you want actual silk, our mulberry silk pillowcase is 100% silk and costs EUR 49.
What is the difference between satin and silk?
Silk is a natural protein fibre spun by silkworms. Satin describes how a fabric is woven, and satin pillowcases are usually made from polyester. Both feel smooth. Satin is cheaper and easier to look after.
Why would I buy satin instead of silk?
Price, mostly, and practicality. At EUR 29 you can buy several and rotate them, and satin puts up with a hotter wash and a tumble dryer better than silk does. For a child's room, a spare room or a first try at a smooth pillowcase, it is a sensible choice.
Does satin help with hair?
We make no hair claim for satin or for silk. Both have a smooth surface; this one is polyester satin, and silk is a natural fibre.
Is it hot to sleep on?
We make no temperature claim for satin or for silk. This one is polyester satin, so if you would rather have a natural fibre, the mulberry silk pillowcase is the other choice.
What size is it?
51cm x 76cm, the same as our mulberry silk pillowcase, which fits a standard European or UK pillow.
How does it close?
With an envelope closure rather than a zip. The pillow tucks in behind a flap, which is simpler and one less thing to break.
Can I machine wash it?
Yes, and it is more forgiving than silk. Warm or cold, normal cycle, and it can take a tumble dryer on low. Avoid high heat, which can melt or pill polyester over time.
Will it pill?
Polyester satin can pill with heavy use and hot washing. Washing cool and drying low helps prevent it.
Does it wrinkle?
Far less than cotton. Satin drops most creases as it hangs and rarely needs ironing. If you do iron it, use a cool setting: high heat damages polyester.
What colours does it come in?
Nine: black, blue, gold, lavender, light blue, pink, red, silver and white. All the same price.
Does it fade?
Polyester holds dye well and fades slowly, better than silk in that one respect. Keep it out of prolonged direct sun anyway.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
We make no claims about that. It is a smooth synthetic surface.
Is it hypoallergenic?
We do not make that claim for this or for our silk. It is a specific claim and we have no test data behind it.
Will it stop wrinkles on my face?
No. We make no skin or anti-ageing claim for this pillowcase. Anyone selling a pillowcase as an anti-wrinkle product is overselling it.
Can I buy a matching set?
The satin pillowcases are sold singly. Our satin bedding set is a separate product and includes pillowcases with it.
How does it compare to your bedding set?
The bedding set is the same family of fabric in a full set with a duvet cover and a flat sheet. This is a single pillowcase, so it suits topping up an existing set or trying the fabric first.
Is it two-sided?
Yes, satin on both faces.
Will it slip off the pillow?
The envelope closure holds it well in normal use. A very deep or overfilled pillow can push its way out, as it can with any envelope case.
How many should I buy?
Most people buy two for a double bed. Two satin pillowcases will not reach the EUR 75 free delivery threshold; three will.
How long does it last?
We do not promise a lifespan. Polyester satin can dull and pill over time, and cool washing helps slow that down.
Can I get it embroidered?
Yes, we offer embroidery as a separate add-on product that you order alongside it.
Do you sell satin sheets too?
Yes, as the satin bedding set, in five colours and two sizes.
How much is delivery?
EUR 25 across Europe, free over EUR 75. Allow up to 7 working days for delivery after dispatch within 2 working days once your order is on its way.
Can I return it?
Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under EU consumer law, and this is a standard stock item so the right applies in full.
What if it arrives damaged?
Contact us and we will replace it. That is separate from the change-of-mind right and is not time limited in the same way.
Do you sell to hotels or shops?
Yes. There is a wholesale page with the details, and it is worth contacting us directly for quantities.
Which colour hides marks best?
Black, as with any fabric. White shows night cream and hair oil most between washes.
Do the colours match the photos?
Closely, though satin reflects strongly so colours can look brighter on screen than in a room. The gold and the silver shift most.
Is this the same as the mulberry silk pillowcase?
No. Different fabric, different price, different product. Neither is a version of the other, and the page for each says exactly what it is.
The complete guide
Buying Guide
6 min readSilk Pyjamas Europe
This is satin, not silk, and the difference is worth knowing
Satin is a weave, not a fibre. A satin pillowcase is usually polyester woven
so the surface is smooth and reflective. Silk is a natural protein fibre spun by
silkworms. Plenty of shops blur the two because "satin silk" sounds better than
"polyester", so here is the plain version: this pillowcase is satin, our
mulberry silk one is silk, and they are EUR 29 and EUR 49 respectively.
What satin does well
It gives you the thing most people are actually shopping for, which is a
smooth surface, for less than silk. It also holds dye
well, drops creases without ironing, and puts up with a warm wash and a low
tumble dry, none of which real silk enjoys.
That easy care makes it the sensible choice for a spare room, a child's bed,
or simply for finding out whether you like sleeping on something smooth before
committing EUR 49 to the silk version.
The practical details
51cm x 76cm, the same size as our silk pillowcase, so it fits a standard
European or UK pillow. It closes with an envelope flap rather than a zip, which
is one less thing to break. Wash it warm or cold on a normal cycle and tumble
dry on low; avoid high heat, which is what makes polyester pill.
Nine colours, all EUR 29: black, blue, gold, lavender, light blue, pink, red,
silver and white. If you want the full set rather than a single case, the
satin bedding set covers the whole
bed. For the natural fibre, the
mulberry silk pillowcase is the one.
A satin pillowcase from Silk Pyjamas Europe, 51cm x 76cm, envelope closure, available in nine colours at EUR 29. This is satin, a weave usually made from polyester, and NOT silk: the store also sells a 100% mulberry silk pillowcase at EUR 49 and the two are clearly distinguished. Satin is cheaper, tolerates a warmer wash and a tumble dryer, and holds dye well. Silk Pyjamas Europe makes no medical, anti-ageing or hypoallergenic claims for this product. Ships across Europe, free over EUR 75.