MYRN Silk products are made from luxurious smooth, pure mulberry silk. Our products are beautifully soft and durable, made from 25 momme silk, but also very delicate and need to be handled with care.
Caring for pure silk doesn’t need to be complicated. You just need to know the basics and you’ll keep your silk pillowcase staying beautifully soft for longer.
Here’s a quick video to get you started:
In this guide you’ll find everything you need to know about how to wash and care for MYRN Silk pillowcases, silk scrunchies and silk eye masks, plus stain removal tips, drying advice, ironing and silk storage suggestions.
Before you start: Everyday habits for silk care
A few small habits make a huge difference in keeping your silk pillowcase in perfect condition:
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Avoid using silk if you have heavy hair products in, as oils may transfer and stain the delicate fabric.
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Always remove makeup before bed to avoid transfer.
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Remove any chunky jewellery including rings as they can scratch delicate fabric.
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Avoid going to sleep with soaking wet hair. Water marks can permanently damage silk and you won’t feel the benefit of a silky nights’ sleep.
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Handwash silk pillowcases, scrunchies and eye masks regularly to avoid build up of oils.
- Treat stains immediately.
How to wash a silk pillowcase
Recommended: Hand washing silk pillowcases
Hand washing your silk pillowcase is my preferred option. It’s the gentlest and safest method for maintaining shine and softness.
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Fill a clean bowl or sink with cool water.
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Add a small amount of specialist silk detergent (following the instructions)
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Submerge your pillowcase and gently swirl it, rubbing gently on any marks — no harsh scrubbing, twisting or wringing.
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Rinse in clean cool water until all detergent is removed.
Expert tip: Hand washing silk pillowcases may feel like it takes a little more effort, but it saves time by reducing the need for ironing versus a machine wash. Make sure you lay your items flat on a towel and smooth out any wrinkles before they dry.
How to wash a silk pillowcase in the washing machine
You can wash MYRN Silk in the washing machine, as long as you follow these steps:
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Place your pillowcase in a protective laundry bag (any zips carefully covered to prevent snagging).
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Use a silk-friendly washing detergent.
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Select a delicate spin cycle at 30°C or lower.
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Wash silk garments together to reduce friction.
Machine washing is convenient and many of our customers prefer to. Just make sure the setting is gentle enough for silk. You will likely need to iron when it's dry to regain that super smooth finish.
Expert tip: You don’t need a fancy laundry bag, place your silk items in an old cotton pillowcase, tie the end with an elastic hair band and add to your delicate wash cycle. Wash with any delicate wool or cashmere items at the same time (if your detergent allows).
How to dry a silk pillowcase
Drying your silk pillowcase correctly is essential for keeping it smooth and preventing the delicate fibres from stretching.
Follow these simple instructions:
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Never dry silk outside in direct sunlight. Sunlight will cause the colours to fade and weaken the fabric.
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Lay your silk pillowcase to flat on a clean, dry towel. Never hang silk as it will stretch.
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Fold the towel over the flat silk and gently press to remove excess water.
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Place on a fresh towel and smooth out any wrinkles with your hands on both sides.
- Leave in a warm room or near a radiator and low it to dry naturally. Never tumble dry silk.
Expert tip: If you smooth out any wrinkles whilst wet you might avoid the need to iron altogether.
How to wash a silk scrunchie
Silk scrunchies absorb oils and products from your hair, so regular washing keeps them soft and shiny.
Hand washing silk scrunchies
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Fill a small bowl with cool water and silk detergent.
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Soak your scrunchie briefly.
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Gently massage the fabric to lift oils or marks.
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Rinse and lay flat to dry.
Machine washing is not recommended for large silk scrunchies, as you may struggle to iron out the wrinkles.
How to wash a silk eye mask
Your eye mask sits directly on your skin, so regular gentle washing is key to keeping it fresh and clean.
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Hand wash in cool water with silk detergent.
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Avoid soaking for too long, a few gentle swishes are enough.
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Rinse carefully in cold water until all detergent is removed.
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Press (don’t wring) between a clean towel to remove excess water.
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Lay flat on a towel to dry and reshape if needed.
This helps your eye mask keep its cushioned, cloud-soft feel.
How to remove stains from silk
Stains will happen. The most important thing is to treat them as soon as possible.
General silk stain removal:
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Treat stains as soon as you notice them, ideally before it dries.
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Mix a tiny amount of silk detergent with cool water.
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Dip a cotton bud or clean white cloth into the mixture.
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Gently dab or gently stroke both sides of the stain.
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Avoid scrubbing, silk doesn’t like friction.
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Wash and dry the item as usual.
The second best thing about a printed silk pillowcase (after how fabulous it looks of course) is it's perfect for hiding any stains or imperfections created with use.
How to remove oil stains from silk
If oily hair products or face cream transfers onto your silk follow these simple tips:
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Lay the silk flat on a clean towel.
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Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda or cornflour generously over the stain and gently press, ensuring you cover the full stain.
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Leave it for several hours to absorb the oil.
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Brush excess powder away gently.
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Wash as normal.
This process often lifts oil without damaging the fibres from using harsh chemicals or scrubbing. I often wear my silk scrunchies around my wrist so this method is perfect if you accidentally get fat or oily transfers.
How to remove blood stains from silk
I learnt this more recently but if you get any blood on your silk fabric, maybe biting your nails in bed, treat the stain before it dries and always use cold water. Using warm or hot water on a blood stain causes the blood to sort of “cook” into the fibre, making the stain permanent and harder to remove.
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Always treat blood stains with cold water, before the stain dries.
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Dab a small amount of silk detergent and gently rub the stain on both sides.
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Ensure the blood stain is removed completely before rinsing in cold water.
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Dry as normal.
How to iron silk
Light creases smooth out naturally as silk dries, but if you prefer a perfectly crisp finish:
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Turn your silk pillowcase inside out
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Lay it flat with one side hanging over the end of the ironing board
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Use the lowest heat setting on your iron.
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Make sure the iron is totally clean and dry.
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Avoid steam, as water droplets may create marks on the fabric.
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Use gentle, continuous strokes to remove creases gently.
Expert tip: If you can’t turn your item inside out (such as your face mask) place a thin clean cloth or use the acid free paper from your MYRN Silk presentation box between the silk and the iron to prevent heat damage.
How to store your silk pillowcase
To keep your silk pillowcase in perfect condition:
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Store in a cool, dry, dark space, like a wardrobe.
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Fold or loosely roll to prevent creasing. I keep my spare pillowcases folded in the original MYRN Silk box.
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Alternatively, place your silk pillowcase flat in a clean laundry bag or inside an old silk or cotton pillowcase to protect it.
Expert tip: Gently fold your silk pillowcase and place the acid-free paper from your MYRN Silk presentation box between the folds. Store it in the box for safekeeping, or to take it with you when you travel.
For most people, a silk pillowcase is an investment worth being cared for. Follow these simple steps, whether you prefer to machine wash or hand wash and your silk will stay beautifully soft and smooth for years to come.