Satin Pillowcase

Care instructions for your satin pillowcase are usually on the packaging and tag. Follow all laundering guidelines as directed to keep your pillow cover in like-new shape for as long as possible. Some of these pillowcases may be machine washable with your usual laundry detergent and can be tumble-dried, while others may need to be washed by hand and air-dried. These bedding essentials probably won’t need ironing, especially if you fold them for storage or put them on your pillows immediately after drying. 

One satin pillowcase benefit is that the material may be better for skin. Other pillowcase fabrics, such as cotton percale, may exacerbate facial lines. If you tend to sleep on one side, you might notice deeper creases on that side. Satin is a lightweight, breathable material that may help you perspire less overnight, possibly reducing skin issues such as sweat-induced breakouts. 

If you need a satin pillowcase for hair, one option is the SHINE by Night: Better Hair In Your Sleep Satin Beauty Pillowcase. It’s crafted from charmeuse satin, which helps encourage hair hydration and growth. The material eliminates friction on your hair to reduce tangling overnight, so you wake up with less bedhead and easier-to-style strands. 

There are multiple options when choosing a pillowcase cover. Ivory pillowcases coordinate with any other bedding, so they’re a versatile choice. If you’re giving one of these pillow covers as a gift, a neutral color is always a good move. For retro-Hollywood glam, consider blush pink or even an eye-catching leopard print. Kitsch has satin covers for your pillows in both these options, among others. 

You’ll often find these pillowcases in the standard size of 26" x19". They should easily slip over any standard-size pillow, regardless of its firmness level.