The Best Silk Sheets, Tested & Reviewed in 2025
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Whether youâre hoping to keep your skin clearer or eliminate bedhead altogether, weâve got great news: The best silk sheets can do it all and more. The slick, naturally hypoallergenic material has been popular for decades, with fans (including tons of Glamour editors and the dermatologists we interviewed) reporting fewer wrinkles, less hair breakage, and smoother skin overall. And this time of year, weâll take all the help we can get in those departments. Plus, the material is seriously cooling and temperature-regulating, making it ideal for hot sleepers.
If youâre ready to graduate from your silk pillowcase into a full sheet set, youâve come to the right place. Our editors have been hard at work testing some of the most popular silk sheets on the market, evaluating them on looks, benefits, and value. Long story short: Our overall favorite is Quinceâs mulberry silk sheet set, which is notably cheaper than similar all-silk options and offers easy cleaning and high-quality finishings. For a cheaper entry point, we also recommend Thxsilkâs sheets, which blend mulberry silk and modal for a finish almost indistinguishable from 100% silk.
Hereâs everything to know about investing in silk sheets before you spend hundreds of dollarsâplus in-depth feedback on our five top picks.
The best silk sheets we tested, at a glanceBest Overall: Quince Mulberry Silk Sheet Set, $500Best on Amazon: Thxsilk Mulberry Silk Sheet Set, $240Best for Skin & Hair: Mulberry Park Silks Sheet Set, $699Best Silk Alternative: Luxome Luxury Sheet Set, $190Most Affordable: Bedsure Satin Sheets, $33What are the benefits of silk sheets?
âSilk is a natural material that is breathable and soft,â says Kseniya Kobets, MD, director of cosmetics dermatology at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care, âmaking it beneficial to the skin and hair. It offers less friction and more coolness than cotton or rougher fabrics, so itâs a good choice for those with sensitive skin and eczema, while decreasing wrinkles and reducing hair frizz and hair breakage.â
Plus, silk is resistant to mold, fungus, dust mites, and other allergens, meaning itâs considered hypoallergenic; one small 2019 study found that silk clothing corresponded with a âsignificant decreaseâ in symptoms among adults struggling with atopic dermatitis, a chronic skin condition.
Are silk sheets worth it?
While you can pick up a nice silk pillowcase for less than $30, silk sheets are a huge step up in price because they use so much more of the material. Weâve found that 100% silk sets start at around $500 and can stretch above $1,000, depending on size, design, and quality. (Silk blends start at around $200; viscose, around $100; and polyester satin, $25. The skin and hair benefits are similar to silk, although they might not be as dramatic.)
Obviously, theyâre a big investment, especially for products with a lifespan of about five years or less. (Dr. Kobets recommends replacing them as frequently as every 18 months.) But silk sheets can be a game-changer for anyone looking to reduce frizzy hair or who has dry, acne-prone, or sensitive skin; our testers quickly noticed genuine improvements in both. If youâre hesitant about investing, try to think about it in terms of cost per useâyou spend a ton of life in your bed, so it might end up costing pennies per night in the long run.
Are there any disadvantages to silk sheets?
The main drawback to silk sheets is that theyâre prone to staining: âOils and makeup can embed into the silk fabric, making [them] difficult to remove completely,â Dr. Kobets says. âYou may notice spots even after thoroughly washing.â Weâve also found that they tend to wrinkle after washingâbut you can hit them with a steamer to get them looking fresh. Frequent washing removes some of silkâs luster, and youâll probably get up to five years of use with proper care before having to buy a fresh set.
Momme count measures the density, and therefore relative quality, of silk. Itâs similar to thread count; a higher number means denser threads (and a larger price tag). Silk sheets tend to run from 19 momme (great for beginners) to 25 momme (very smooth), although you can find up to 30 momme. Mulberry silk, which is produced by silkworms fed only mulberry leaves, is widely regarded as the highest quality silk; longer and more uniform fibers make the fabric longer-lasting.
Is 25 momme better than other types of silk?
While 25 momme is pretty much the gold standardâthe right balance between price and quality before the difference gets harder to noticeâour testers were blown away by the 22-momme silk sheets we tested, including Quinceâs list-topping option. To the layperson, there isnât a big enough difference between 22 and 25 to justify us telling you to go higher.
Unlike other brands that test in labs, we actually sent over a dozen top-reviewed silk sheet sets home with five Glamour staffers, putting them through four months of in-home use. That means real sleep, real washing (they were all washed at least 5 times), real skin, and real feedback. All silk sheets here were tested by at least one Glamour staff member; a few were tested by multiple people. On top of our own empirical data, we also took online reviews into account to provide a fuller picture of each sheet set.
We slept in them with our normal skin and hairâmeaning makeup residue, unwashed roots, and oily skinâand assesed stains, then monitored how they came out in the wash. We also looked to see if the colors ran, how the material held up after washes, and whether our bodies caused the silk to pill.
There arenât a ton of 100% silk sheets on the market these days, and our list reflects that; we tested pure mulberry silk, silk blends, and materials like viscose and polyester satin that mimic the feel and benefits of silk. All prices reflect queen-size sheet sets. Meet our testers below:
Lauren Brown, Glamour senior visuals editorJenifer Calle, Glamour senior commerce editorChanning Smith, Glamour designerJake Henry Smith, Glamour commerce editorMonique Wilson, Glamour editorial assistant1. Best Overall: Quince Mulberry Silk Sheet SetQuince Mulberry Silk Sheet Set
Editor review: Quince has recently skyrocketed to viral fame for offering high-end products at lower than typical prices, and its popular silk sheets is one of the better deals to be had. Itâs made from 100% pure mulberry silk, and while still most certainly a splurge, where other brands charge $700 or more for a full set, this one is $500. If you’re looking for 22-momme silk, this one is a good value.
âLaying down in these sheets feels like sleeping on a cloud. Theyâre so soft to the touch and, for lack of a better term, silky,â says Lauren Brown, Glamourâs senior visuals editor, who raves that they gave her the most luxurious nightâs sleep sheâs experienced. âThe tan was subtle and looked gorgeous in my room. The quality is so high that theyâre 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 thereâbut I do think thereâs been a benefit for my skin, since I seem to wake up less oily. Youâll feel rich laying in these sheets.â Because Quinceâs sheets have all the bells and whistles of higher-priced silk bedding sets (including 100% natural material that wonât exacerbate allergies or skin issues) with a remarkably lower price tag, theyâre solidly our first recommendation for beginners and silk obsessives alike.
2. Best on Amazon: Thxsilk Mulberry Silk Sheet SetThxsilk Mulberry Silk Sheet Set
Editor review: If youâre not quite ready to invest many hundreds of dollars in silk bedsheets, this set is a great place to start: Itâs woven from a blend of silk and modal that Glamour commerce editor Jake Henry Smith says âfeels identical to 19-momme silk.â (Modal, by the way, is a semi-synthetic form of viscose made from beech tree pulp, and it feels very similar to silk.) Plus, if youâre hoping to go all the way, the brand also sells a silk duvet cover.
âWhile there could be a bit more silk in the mix for the price, I still believe this set offers great value. On top of offering a luxurious feel, itâs packaged very nicelyâit essentially arrives in a gift box,â Smith continues. âItâs as cool to the touch as the real stuff, which is a temperature-regulating godsend for hot sleepers like me. The fitted sheetâs deep pockets are a little too big for my mattress, meaning theyâre more likely to slip out when youâre shifting in bed. The material is just as wrinkle-prone as full silk, but itâs incredibly easy to steam to return it to normal; it relaxed so much more quickly than the modal and cotton sheets Iâve tested. It strikes me as a little odd that thereâs no wide seam at the top of the flat sheet to denote placement. But this might end up being a plus if the top sheet starts to stain or pill. Overall, Iâm genuinely impressed by this Amazon findâitâs well worth the investment.”
3. Best for Skin & Hair: Mulberry Park Silks 22-Momme Silk Sheet SetMulberry Park Silks 22-Momme Silk Sheet Set
Woven from high-quality silkâ22-momme mulberry silk at grade 6A, the highest rating possible, to be exactâthis sheet set is the softest and slickest we tested.
Editor review: âThe 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 lay on the sheets, they feel slippery and cool to the touch,â says Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle, who says theyâre also ideal for hot sleepers. âMy thick, wavy hair wasnât as frizzy as usual each morning.â
While Calle thought the texture made it tough to sleep with a partner, Glamour editorial assistant Monique Wilson called it ânot too slipperyâ and âsmooth, but in a good way. Cleaning was easyâI 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.â 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 itâs best equipped to address all of your hair and skin concerns, as our testers experienced.
4. Best Silk Alternative: Luxome Luxury Sheet SetLuxome Luxury Sheet Set
Bamboo sheets can actually mimic silk very closely when they feature a sateen weave; Luxomeâs viscose set, for example, feels like low-momme silk without the headache of hand-washing. Whether youâre a vegan or you prefer luxury bedding thatâs cheaper than proper silk, this pick is a great alternative.
Editor review: âI immediately noticed that Luxomeâs sheets were a little warmer and ever-so-slightly rougher than real silk, so this is not the right pick for anyone who wants the coolest or slipperiest sheets on the market. (I actually prefer sheets with a little more friction than silk, so this bamboo was just right for me), Glamourâs Smith says. âBut the downsides stopped there. I tested these in the middle of a cold, and the impressive moisture-wicking and smooth texture came in handy for night sweats and fitful sleep. I woke up with way less bedhead than usual, and my acne-prone skin felt clean and smooth despite not getting the best sleep experience. My favorite detail is an elastic strap at each corner of the fitted sheet, which keeps the whole thing firmly in place. The head and bottom of the fitted sheet are also marked by tags. Itâs the attention to detail that really sets these sheets apart.â
5. Best Budget: Bedsure Satin SheetsBedsure Satin Sheets
Hoping to get a similar feel to silk and spend less than $50? Bedsureâs satin sheet set is your best bet. Because itâs made from polyester, a manmade material, itâll be warmer at night, less moisture-wicking, and wonât be biodegradableâbut the tradeoff is that theyâre cheaper and much easier to launder. Beginners, start here.
Editor review: âThese sheets are slippery, cool to the touch, and thin,â Glamourâs Brown says. Glamour designer Channing Smith found that theyâre pretty wrinkle-resistant, as far as silk and satin go. âThe sheets held up well in the wash, but they had minor pilling and lost a bit of their texture,â she says. âI love the texture for my hair, which was less frizzy when I slept on these sheets, but I didnât notice much difference for my skin.â In the end, we recommend these sheets if youâre looking for the most affordable entry-point.
