- Design Inspo
Satin Sheets are Back and as Titillating As Ever
Roxanne Robinson
From the earliest days of bed linens, silk was considered a fine luxury. Bed sheets were initially put into common use around the 15th century. They generally were made from cotton, linen, and of course, silk. Obviously, as hygiene for most during the Renaissance was questionable at best, fine households discovered the ability to keep the mattress, blankets, and quilts clean and free from odor by using bed sheets that could be removed and laundered.
Silk sheets may be more than luxurious looking. They may be healthier for your skin and hair, as well as factor into how well you sleep. For one, silk is known to help retain moisture in the skin and hair, preventing wrinkles and hair damage as you lay your head on them through the night. Thus sleeping encased in silk sheets (and pajamas too!) helps keep the skin hydrated. In this case, the more silk you can caress your body with the better! In fact, start your silk sheet journey by trying a pillowcase or sham in silk satin.
