5 Best Silk Pillowcases To Protect Your Hair

Not only is this one the winner of our test, it's also a Good Housekeeping Seal holder (so if it's damaged or defective within two years, Good Housekeeping will give you a refund). It was strong and moisture-wicking in our Lab evaluations, and at-home users told us it was comfy to sleep on and kept them cool at night. And though it's not inexpensive for a pillowcase, it's still half the price of other silk options. Fabric weight: 25 momme

You only sleep on one side of the pillowcase, so why should you have to pay for it on both? This genius design has a cotton underside to make it affordable, with a 100% silk fabric on top. It's only 19 momme so it may feel slightly thinner, but it's a steal at under $20. Plus, the brand sells 22 and 25 momme variations for a higher price. Fabric weight: 19 momme

If you're unsure whether you're ready to splurge on a silk pillowcase, Brooklinen offers a generous year-long return policy so you get a full refund even if you just don't love it. Plus, it checks off all the boxes for a good silk pillowcase: Mulberry silk fiber, a good fabric weight and machine washable care instructions. Fabric weight: 22 momme

In a blind comparison against other silk pillowcases, our panel gave this one the highest smoothness rating. Plus, the home users also said it felt incredible to sleep on. Just note that the fabric isn't as strong as others and it was prone to wrinkles after laundering, so take special care with this one. Fabric weight: 22 momme

This patterned case is perfect for those that prefer fun prints on their bed. It comes in 30 different designs from florals to geometric shapes to leopard print. It has a lower fabric weight and we haven't tested this one in our Lab just yet, but it has over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. Fabric weight: 16 momme

Not only is this one the winner of our test, it's also a Good Housekeeping Seal holder (so if it's damaged or defective within two years, Good Housekeeping will give you a refund). It was strong and moisture-wicking in our Lab evaluations, and at-home users told us it was comfy to sleep on and kept them cool at night. And though it's not inexpensive for a pillowcase, it's still half the price of other silk options. Fabric weight: 25 momme

Yes, it's pricey, but it's sold as a set of two and was crease-resistant in our wrinkle evaluations, which is important beause you want the fabric to stay as smooth as possible. Even better, our at-home testers gave it the highest scores for comfort and smoothness. And while most silk pillowcases are air-dry only, this fabric is dryer-safe. Fabric weight: 22 momme

Save your blowouts while you sleep: Consumer testers gave this case top-ratings for preventing bedhead. They also said it was super comfortable and helped keep them at a comfortable temperature while they slept. Fabric weight: 22 momme

If you can't get used to the slippery feel of silk satin, this one is more matte, but still smoother than cotton fabric. The brand says this is because the silk is taken from the cocoon after the moth has already left it, unlike traditional silk fabrics. The case is also undyed to lessen the environmental impact. Fabric weight: 19 momme

Whether you're traveling or have a young kid at home that wakes up with tangled hair from moving around all night, this pillowcase is made to fit standard travel- and toddler-sized pillows. The fabric also had good performance in our Lab's tests, including shrink-resistance, moisture management and comfort evaluations. Fabric weight not disclosed

This silk pillowcase is knit (others are woven) and blended with spandex so it's stretchy and fits perfectly onto the memory foam pillow that it's sold with. Our testers said the set felt comfy to sleep on and helped control bedhead, though some thought the overall size seemed a bit small. The pillowcase also shrunk in our wash tests, but it was the most wrinkle resistant. Fabric: 95% silk, 5% spandex

Though polyester satin isn't as smooth as real silk, it's less expensive and much more durable. This case was strong, didn't shrink in our wash tests and showed no signs of damage in our abrasion tests. It also proved to be moisture-wicking and consumer testers said it was comfortable to sleep on.

This one's Amazon's Choice for silk pillowcases, even though it's not actually made with any silk. Like the previous pillowcase, it's made of polyester satin so it's less expensive and less fragile. It also has over 2,000 five-star reviews and because it's sold as a set of two, each pillowcase costs less than $5!