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The Best Silk Sheets You Can Buy — Because You Deserve It
A luxury bedtime upgrade won’t break the bank

In romantic comedies and novels, silk sheets are practically a plot device. Their appearance signals a person both in control of their desires, and their needs. A person who values style, luxury, and the good things in life. If you haven’t embraced the silkier side of bedtime, consider this your invitation.
Silk bedding is touted for its otherworldly smooth texture that not only feels incredibly dreamy but also helps to reduce the friction on your skin and hair, so you wake up looking (and feeling) a little less rumpled.
Silk sheets also regulate your temperature, absorbing moisture during hot summer months, and keeping you cool and allowing your body to retain heat as the winter winds howl.
If you’re a particularly hot sleeper though, you may want to check out other types of cooling sheets. Silk is the ideal bedding material choice for those who like to sleep in a cooler room, but don't want to bulk up with a ton of layers.
The Best Silk Sheets
What to Consider
Where should one begin their search for the best silk sheets? Right here. These are the top considerations to keep in mind before you buy.
Material
Where many cotton sheets will list a thread count to indicate a material's thickness, mulberry silk sheet weights are instead measured by their momme count. However, much like with thread count, many brands now opt to leave this spec off their products — we've listed it wherever available. The range for momme count is typically from 12 to 22 momme, but the silk sheets in this guide have a weight of at least 19 momme. This means that the fabric is breathable without being too thin.
Silk is beloved for its buttery softness — however, you'll also want to keep in mind that this material tends to be a little slippery. Many reviewers find that they have to clip their pillowcases closed or use bed straps to keep their sheets in place through the night. We think this is a small concession to make for their sublime smoothness!
Laundry care
If you're investing in a set of silk sheets, you'll also want to take extra care that you wash them correctly. Because of the delicate structure of the silk strands and the material's tendency to shrink, silk sheets generally should not be machine-washed. This means, in most cases, you'll want to hand-wash these and hang them to dry.
However, some brands have designed their sheets so that they can go in the washing machine, and we've denoted those below.
Price
Because of the involved process of producing authentic silk from silkworm cocoons, the material is pretty expensive as a result. However, what's great about silk sheets is that, unlike cotton percale sheets or linen sheets, there is no "breaking in" period necessary to soften up the material. It's ready to enjoy right from the first night's sleep and will stay that way — as long as you take proper care.
In this guide, we've listed individual silk-sheet pieces along with full sets — just in case you're not quite ready to take the plunge. You can always opt for a set of silk pillowcases, too. We're also featuring a few budget-friendlier alternatives, such as satin sheets and cotton-silk blends, for a similar and just-as-enjoyable feel.
Curious to learn more? Get ready to dial up the romance with the best silk sheets.
How We Selected
In the quest for the perfect set of silk sheets, we have compared their performance to linen, flannel, cashmere sheets, from washing, to drying, to breathability, and heat retention. Many silk sheets are designed now to bring the often divergent worlds of indulgence and practicality together. We selected sheets that reflect the need for comfort, and ease of use.
In addition to spending hours researching, sleeping on, and testing sheets, we consulted recommendations from Spruce, Wirecutter, and other hundreds of real-life silk sheet lovers and haters online. We also considered silk alternatives like bamboo and microfiber sheets, both touted for their softness and affordability. Ultimately, we decided to not include bamboo or microfiber options, because of the chemicals sometimes used to produce bamboo sheets, and the environmentally harmful synthetic threads from microfiber sheets that have been shown to pollute waterways.
We also sought out a range of prices, colors, and styles. If you’ve been dreaming of drifting off to sleep on a bed of silk, we’ve got the perfect set for you, below. Sweet dreams!

Melanie Yates is the senior service editor of Best Products, where she writes and reports pieces pertaining to the etiquette, dilemmas, and how-tos of gift-giving for different occasions. Previously, she was the site's senior home editor, covering all things decor- and bedding-related since 2015. Her digital byline can also be found on Bustle, House Beautiful, and Elle Decor. A longtime classical-music enthusiast, Melanie spends her off-hours enjoying performances big and small across New York City.
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