Satin vs Silk - what's the difference?
We know, there's so many products on the market these days, it can be confusing! Often, products are described as 'satin silk', which can be misleading. which So, we're here to break it down and tell you which one you really should be using for your skin and hair
NATURAL vs. SYNTHETIC
First and foremost, silk is a natural material, formulated from the protein rich fibres produced by silkworms. Satin, on the other hand, is a manmade fabric often made with polyester, nylon or silk - although it can be blended with silk too. Silk is also naturally hypoallergenic, repelling dustmites making it perfect for sensitive and eczema prone skin.
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLING
Silk is known for its sleeping temperature regulation. This is due to silk having a hollow formation that enables the texture to transpire the excess heat whilst still keeping in the needed amount of warmth. The result is that silk is comfortable and cool during the summer and cozy and warm in the winter. The temperature-regulating properties of silk give it the ability to warm and cool at the same time. When silk is applied to bedding products a study commissioned by the World Health Organization showed that the thermal effect is uncomparable to any other type
Silk is also super non-absorbent, which means your expensive skincare products can work a little harder where they're supposed to - your skin!
PROTEIN RICH
Silk is rich in a protein called Sericin, which is produced by the mulberry silkworm.
THE TAKEAWAY
So, the real difference is largely in the cost! As silk is much more luxurious and more expensive to produce, compared to satin which is often produced with cheaper materials, it's no surprise that it is more expensive. Whilst satin is much easier to take care of, the benefits of using silk outweigh this - being hypoallergenic
Temperature regulating - While both silk and satin have natural cooling properties, silk can adapt to your body’s temperature to create the optimum sleeping environment. Satin is also significantly more likely to stain when in contact with sweat as it will absorb the moisture whereas silk will not.
Silk is naturally hypoallergenic, which means it repels common household allergens like bacteria and dust mites. This makes it an ideal choice for allergy sufferers who struggle to get a full night’s rest.
