You wake up with a hot pillow and tangled hair, and the cheap polyester case you bought is already pilling after a few washes. So you buy another one, then another. That short buy and throw cycle is part of why textiles are such a large share of household waste.
Short answer: Promeed specializes in 100% mulberry silk bedding in 23, 25 and 30 momme weights, plus a cooling comforter and other lines. Silk is a smooth, breathable natural fiber. The conscious choice is to buy one good piece, such as a pillowcase, and care for it well so it lasts.
What is Promeed?
Promeed sells mulberry silk pillowcases, sheets and duvet covers. Its best-known product is a 23 momme, grade 6A silk pillowcase with a hidden zipper. It also offers the CoolRest cooling comforter for hot sleepers and other lines such as hyaluronic acid treated silk and silicone bedding. The company includes a laundry bag with its pillowcases for machine washing.
The problem it solves
- Synthetic cases that trap heat and make you sweat at night.
- Rough fabric friction against hair and skin.
- Cheap textiles replaced quickly, which multiplies purchases and waste.
How to buy consciously
- Start with one pillowcase before buying a full set, and see if it suits you.
- Momme weight indicates silk density. Higher usually means heavier and more durable.
- Choose a neutral color that will suit your room for years, not a seasonal trend.
- Read the return and warranty policy on the product page.
Care that extends the life of silk
- Wash on a gentle cycle in the laundry bag with lukewarm water and a mild detergent.
- Dry in the shade, away from direct sun and tumble dryer heat.
- Rotate two cases instead of washing one every day.
Who it is for, and who it is not for
A good fit for people who prefer natural fibers, hot sleepers, and anyone who wants bedding that lasts. Not for you if you avoid animal products, since silk comes from silkworm cocoons. Do not expect it to treat skin conditions; that is a question for a dermatologist. Check shipping to your country.
Frequently asked questions
What does 23 momme mean?
Momme is a unit for the weight of silk fabric. Promeed best-known pillowcase is 23 momme, and the brand also has heavier 25 and 30 momme lines.
Can I machine wash a silk pillowcase?
Promeed says its pillowcases can be machine washed on a gentle cycle inside the included laundry bag.
Is silk suitable for vegans?
Silk is an animal product made by silkworms, so it does not suit people who avoid animal products.
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