Silk

The best silk sheets are naturally hypoallergenic, smooth, and cooling (a blessing for hot sleepers), but they also come with beauty benefits like fewer creases in your skin, less hair breakage, and even reduced frizz and bedhead.

While silk fabric has been a mainstay for decades, not all silk pillowcases and sheet sets are created equal, so our editors continue to test the most popular options on the market. We’ve been sleeping, washing, and re-sleeping on them to see which are worth the splurge, narrowing down the best based on quality, comfort, and value. Quince’s mulberry silk sheet set is our standout pick for its luxe feel at a lower price point, but we also found several other options that impress across different budgets and preferences.

Ahead, everything you need to know before investing—plus our editors’ full reviews of the best silk sheets you can shop right now.

The best silk sheets we tested, at a glance

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Best Pure Mulberry Silk

Mulberry Park Silks 22-Momme Silk Sheet Set

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Best Machine-Washable

Ettitude Signature Bamboo Sheet Set

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Best Overall Silk Sheet Set: Quince Mulberry Silk Sheet Set

Quince has recently skyrocketed to viral fame for offering high-end products at lower than typical prices, and its popular silk sheets are one of the better deals to be had. They’re made from 100% pure mulberry silk, and while still most certainly a splurge at $500 for a full set, they contrast with other brands that charge $700. If you’re looking for 22-momme silk, this one is a good value.

“Lying down in these sheets feels like sleeping on a cloud. They’re so soft to the touch and, for lack of a better term, silky,” says Lauren Brown, Glamour’s senior visuals editor, who raves that they gave her the most luxurious night’s sleep she’s experienced. “The tan was subtle and looked gorgeous in my room. The quality is so high that they’re super-easy to launder too. After washing, they really held up perfectly in terms of quality and feel. I have been sleeping with a silk pillowcase for years to protect my curls, so there was no change there—but I do think there’s been a benefit for my skin, since I seem to wake up less oily. You’ll feel rich lying in these sheets.” Because Quince’s sheets have all the bells and whistles of higher-priced silk bedding sets (including 100% natural material that won’t exacerbate allergies or skin issues) with a remarkably lower price tag, they’re solidly our first recommendation for beginners and silk obsessives alike.

Best Value: Bedsure Satin Sheets

Hoping to get a similar feel to silk and spend less than $50? Bedsure’s satin sheet set is your best bet. Because it’s made from polyester, a manmade material, it’ll be warmer at night, is less moisture-wicking, and won’t be biodegradable—but the tradeoff is that these sheets are cheaper and much easier to launder. Beginners, start here.

“These sheets are slippery, cool to the touch, and thin,” Glamour’s Brown says. Glamour designer Channing Smith found that they’re pretty wrinkle-resistant, as far as silk and satin go. “The sheets held up well in the wash, but they had minor pilling and lost a bit of their texture,” she says. “I love the texture for my hair, which was less frizzy when I slept on these sheets, but I didn’t notice much difference for my skin.” In the end, we recommend these sheets if you’re looking for the most affordable entry-point.

Best on Amazon: Lilysilk Mulberry Silk Flat Sheet

Ideal for those new to silk or shopping on a budget, Lilysilk’s 19-momme silk flat sheet is a solid entry-level option because of its price point. Its lighter weight but is still soft and breathable feel, helping to regulate temperature and minimize hair frizz and preserve hairstyles during sleep. If you fall in love with it, you can always expand your set with matching pillowcases, a duvet cover, and more, since the brand offers everything a la carte.

We found that these sheets hold up surprisingly well against wrinkles (a common problem with silk sheets), though they do tend to lose a bit of their sheen and develop minor stains over time. Even so, testers were impressed with how soft they stayed—even after months of use. Testers noticed real benefits, too. “I just blow-dried my hair the night before, and it managed to stay bouncy in the morning! Also, my neck didn’t sweat in the middle of the night—that’s a huge pro,” says Glamour social video editor Yanise Cabrera, who has curly hair.

“Of all the cheaper silk sheets I tested, this one gets the least wrinkled and helped preserve my hair overnight,” says Brie Schwartz, Glamour’s director of commerce. “However, after about six months of use, it did start to get more wrinkled after washes, and it has begun to lose its sheen and accrue some stains. It might be time to replace these sheets.”

Best Pure Mulberry Silk: Mulberry Park Silks 22-Momme Silk Sheet Set

Woven from high-quality silk—22-momme mulberry silk at grade 6A, the highest rating possible, to be exact—this sheet set is the softest and slickest we tested.

“The sheets are extremely soft right out of the box and even after washing; they were easy to clean with other sheets and held up fine. Once you lie on the sheets, they feel slippery and cool to the touch,” says Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle, who says they’re also ideal for hot sleepers. “My thick, wavy hair wasn’t as frizzy as usual each morning.”

While Calle thought the texture made it tough to sleep with a partner, Glamour editorial assistant Monique Wilson called it “not too slippery” and “smooth, but in a good way. Cleaning was easy—I used the delicate setting on my washer, which helped the sheets hold up well. Stains come out with a wash but still have faint visibility. My skin definitely felt smoother after a few nights.” Perhaps as a side effect of its extreme sheen and softness, this set seems especially prone to wrinkles, snags, and pilling, especially if you have facial hair. But because this Mulberry Park Silks pick is so slippery, that means it’s best equipped to address all of your hair and skin concerns, as our testers experienced.

Best Machine-Washable: Ettitude Signature Bamboo Sheet Set

Ettitude’s Bamboo Lyocell Sheet Set is a standout for anyone looking for the benefits of silk without the high-maintenance upkeep. These sheets are machine washable, making them ideal for busy households, yet they still offer many of the same benefits as true silk: temperature regulation, a super soft feel, and a gentle touch on hair and skin.

They don’t have the same sheen or slipperiness as pure mulberry silk, but they resist wrinkles better than silk and can be treated for stains without fear of damage. Plus, they’re much easier on the wallet, costing half as much or less than comparable silk sheets.

“I’ve been sleeping on these sheets for a few weeks, and the soft, smooth texture is so dreamy,” says Glamour contributor Brigitt Earley. “There’s minimal friction on hair and skin. I wake up with smooth, frizz-free hair—even when I go curly. And the breathable fabric helps keep my husband, who tends to sleep hot, cooler throughout the night, so we can buy a little more time between laundry days.”