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The benefits of a silk pillowcase with a cooling pillow

7/6/2021

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When I was asked if I would like to try out a new cooling pillow and a mulberry silk pillowcase from The Fine Bedding Company, I was really keen!  One of my most popular blog posts is about choosing the best duvet for menopause where I recommend swapping to a wool duvet!  So clearly menopausal night sweats and hot flushes are a big challenge for many of my readers.  But what are the benefits of a silk pillowcase?  And what is a cooling pillow!?

The Fine Bedding Company sent me their Smart Temperature Pillow with Activated Cooling Technology and their 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase.  There are other products in the temperature controlling range too, pillow protectors and mattress protectors as well as a duvet.
Benefits of a silk pillowcase | The Fine Bedding Company
100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase from The Fine Bedding Company

What are the benefits of a silk pillowcase?

  • A silk pillowcase can help prevent frizzy, tangled hair and help keep your hair in better condition, so you wake up not needing to wash it every day or do a complete restyle!
  • Silk keeps your skin hydrated so you wake up looking less wrinkled (think facial creases from laying down all night), but remember a good skincare routine with the right products is still a priority!
  • Silk is a good temperature regulator and wicks away moisture at night.

So it does seem that a silk pillowcase for hair, skin and temperature has some fabulous benefits!

​What is the best silk pillowcase?

If you have decided to invest in a silk pillowcase then look for 100% Mulberry Silk!  I have had a couple in the past (from a well-known department store) and not been overly impressed but I am really loving the quality of the silk pillowcase from The Fine Bedding Company.  It is very soft and smooth and has washed well - remember to wash your silk pillowcase inside out, on a gentle cold wash and line dry, I then steamed mine with my steam generator iron and it was good to go!  They are not cheap and it is a big investment so worth looking after it!  But remember you will have it for years and if it helps your skin, hair and sleep quality then absolutely worthwhile - and it looks fabulous and feels good to sleep on!
Best Silk Pillowcase | The Fine Bedding Company
Best Silk Pillowcase | The Fine Bedding Company
100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase | eye mask | The Fine Bedding Company

Is it worth buying a cooling pillow for menopause night sweats?

Well I think so yes!  Swapping to a wool duvet was a life changer for me.  The Fine Bedding Company offer a complete sleep system with their cooling pillow, pillow protector and mattress protector and they also offer a Breathe Duvet with cooling technology.  It isn't just menopausal women that overheat at night, getting our temperature right is such an important part of a good nights sleep.  

The Smart Temperature Pillow is medium support and I found it to be very comfortable but of course it is personal preference!  It is made using a unique Advanced Cooling technology which delivers both instant and continuous cooling. to make sure you feel comfortable throughout the night.  The casing is a sustainably sourced cotton.  It is very clever how it all works!  It offers a cooling sensation before the first sign of moisture but it can also sense an increase in body temperature which then activates a cooling effect allowing moisture to evaporate mimicking the body's own natural cooling mechanism.  Once the body has reached optimum temperature it will then ease back so you don't feel too cold!  The technology works through any pillowcase and protector.

The pillow is easy to wash at home and dries quickly and this does not affect the technology!
Smart Temperature Pillow | Cooling Pillow | The Fine Bedding Company
Smart Temperature Pillow from The Fine Bedding Company

How to choose the right pillow

As a general guide you should consider your sleep position when choosing a pillow:

Soft, if you sleep on your front.
Medium, if you sleep on your back.
Firm, if you sleep on our side.

But you should also consider things like your preferred filling, the price range and the quality - this is a good guide from The Fine Bedding Company on how to choose the best pillow and did you know that you should replace your pillow every 1-2 years!?
Smart Temperature Pillow | Cooling Pillow | Bedtime reading
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The Fine Bedding Company was established in 1912 and is now a fourth generation British business with their focus being to create a better nights sleep!  They supply bedding to the hotel industry and they were responsible for creating the first duvet that could be laundered in a home washing machine.  Ethical sourcing, sustainability and quality craftsmanship are at the heart of everything they do.  Take a look at their news articles here to find out about a vegan duvet, how their smart temperature mattress topper can help night sweats and coverless duvet options which have been popular for outdoor entertaining during lockdowns!

​I am genuinely loving my new Smart Temperature Pillow and the 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase.  An investment but so worth it for a good sleep!  I'd do anything for a good nights sleep, wouldn't you?!
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Happy sleeping!

Love from
Michelle xx


Disclaimer: The Fine Bedding Company gifted me both products for the purposes of this blog post, all opinions and words are my own.  This post contains affiliate links.
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8 Comments
Jacqui Berry link
8/6/2021 07:44:55 pm

What a fabulous pillow case, think I need one of these. Many good benefits aren't there. Thanks for sharing Michelle. x

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Michelle Green
10/6/2021 08:04:05 pm

Yes and it feels like a little bit of luxury, a lovely treat! Michelle x

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Elizabeth May Roles link
9/6/2021 10:46:07 am

This pillowcase sounds right up my street, I've heard in the past how good silk pillows are for your skin, but I'd never considered it might be good for my hair too! #hobbytoheyday

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Michelle Green
10/6/2021 08:06:42 pm

Hi Elizabeth, I love the idea of adding the #hobbytoheyday tag!! Michelle xx

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Gail link
9/6/2021 11:42:28 am

I wouldn't be without my silk pillowcases! Thanks for linking x

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Michelle Green link
10/6/2021 08:10:06 pm

Yayy, that is good to hear! Michelle xx

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Lovely link
10/6/2021 07:00:53 am

This brand sounds wonderful and thanks for sharing these tips!
xoxo
Lovely
www.mynameislovely.com

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Michelle Green link
10/6/2021 08:12:31 pm

It is fabulous quality! Have a lovely weekend. Michelle xx

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