Your bedtime routine should be luxurious. Your skin deserves to be hydrated, your mind soothed, and your body enrobed in something soft to the touch. Enter silk pajamas, the sleepwear staple that can transform a cozy night in into something decadent. “Silk is an ancient natural fiber created by the Bombyx Mori silkworm,” explains Olivia von Halle, the founder of her eponymous sleepwear label. She notes that sericulture, or the production of silk, has taken place in China since 2700 BC. “Silk is hygroscopic, meaning it keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter — of course this is perfect for nightwear! At the end of its life-cycle silk, as a natural material, is totally biodegradable and will return to the Earth.”
Because of its comfortable nature, silk has become a de facto favorite for sleepwear, with pajama options ranging from traditional pants and button downs, to delicate slips, short sets, and camisoles. Silk sleep accessories have also become popular, with robes, sleep masks, and even silk pillowcases making their way onto the market. And while silk adds a touch
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