When I first started my silk pillowcase journey, I was adamant I wanted an envelope silk pillowcase. Why? Because that’s what I’d always known with cotton. The thought of a zip-fastened pillowcase felt odd – it might look unsightly or be uncomfortable. I was totally wrong.
We’re all obsessed with silk pillowcases in my house, so we’ve tried them all. I love how they make mine and my daughter’s long hair feel so beautifully smooth and soft, while the boys just like how they feel against their skin.
So, when it comes to a zip vs envelope silk pillowcase, which is better?
Why does a silk pillowcase need a zip?
Pure mulberry silk is so smooth that it’s actually incredibly slippery. If your pillow is slightly too large, it can bulge out at the sides and an envelope silk pillowcase can struggle to keep its shape. If your pillow is slightly too small, the silk can wriggle off during the night.
Pure silk isn’t as stiff as cotton, so it doesn’t naturally hold its shape in the same way. Instead, silk gracefully drapes across your pillow – which is part of what makes it feel so luxurious.
A zip fasten helps keep everything in place. It keeps the silk sitting neatly around your pillow, helping to prevent the fabric from shifting and bunching while you sleep. With a zip-fastened silk pillowcase, mine looks great, stays smooth and stays in place night after night.
Zip vs envelope silk pillowcase: which is better?
There’s nothing wrong with an envelope-style silk pillowcase, and I completely understand why they’re popular. They’re simple, familiar and don’t have a zip.
But for me, the practical benefits of a zip fasten win. When you’re investing in a beautiful pure silk pillowcase, I want it to stay looking beautiful on your pillow too. A hidden zip gives the silk a neat, secure finish without taking away from the soft, luxurious feel.
This is why all MYRN Silk pillowcases have a hidden zip fasten. Each zip is carefully colour matched, so all you see are clean, straight lines and a beautifully soft and smooth pure silk pillowcase at the head of your bed.
For me, it’s a small detail that makes a big difference.