OMÀYA / MATERIALS & CARE
One fabric, chosen for the night.
We don't mix materials. Everything OMÀYA makes is cut from one silk — 22 momme mulberry silk, certified down to the thread. Here is what that means, how it compares with what is usually sold as silk, and how to keep it soft.
- 100%
- mulberry silk, no blends
- 22 momme
- weight of the weave, checked every batch
- OEKO-TEX®
- STANDARD 100, every component tested
- 30 °C
- at most — a cold, gentle wash and air dry
THE FABRIC
What is behind the label and why it matters at night.
“Silk” on a tag can mean almost anything. Three things decide how it behaves against your skin: the fibre it is spun from, how densely it is woven, and what it has been tested for.
- FIBRE
Mulberry silk
Spun by silkworms fed only on mulberry leaves, which gives one long, even filament instead of short, broken fibres. The surface stays smooth, pills less and keeps its sheen wash after wash.
- WEIGHT
22 momme
Momme is the weight of the weave. Under 19 silk is thin and gives at the seams; we don't go below 22 — dense enough to keep light out of the mask and to take regular washing as a pillowcase.
- SAFETY
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
Tested for harmful substances in every part that touches you — fabric, thread, elastic and label. The pillowcase silk also carries a silver-ion finish.
See the certificates
SILK, SATIN, COTTON
Not everything that shines is silk.
Satin is a weave, not a fibre — most satin masks and pillowcases are polyester. Here is how the three materials you will find in a bedroom compare over one night.
| Overnight | OMÀYA mulberry silk | Polyester satin | Cotton |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A natural protein fibre | A plastic fibre with a sheen | A natural plant fibre |
| On skin and hair | Low friction — both glide | Slippery, but builds static | Catches — creases and frizz |
| Temperature | Breathes and stays even | Traps heat and sweat | Breathes, but holds damp |
| Night cream | Stays on your skin | Stays on your skin | Soaks into the fabric |
| Sensitive skin | Gentle, and certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 | Can irritate once you sweat | Usually fine, rougher with wear |
CARE
A little care, and it stays soft.
Silk is stronger than it looks — it just dislikes heat and harsh chemistry. Check the care label on your piece first; this is the routine we follow ourselves.
Wash cold
By hand or on a silk or delicate cycle, never above 30 °C. Turn it inside out and put it in a mesh laundry bag.
Use a mild detergent
A little pH-neutral liquid made for silk or wool. No bleach, enzymes or fabric softener — they strip the fibre of its sheen.
Dry in the air
Press the water out in a towel instead of wringing. Dry flat or on a hanger, away from direct sun and radiators.
Iron low, store dry
If it needs it, iron on the silk setting, on the reverse, while still slightly damp. Keep it folded, dry and out of the sun.
How often
- Pillowcase
- once a week, with the rest of your bedding
- Mask
- every few weeks, or sooner if you sleep in night cream
Keep silk away from
- Tumble dryers and radiators
- Bleach, enzymes and fabric softener
- Wringing and twisting
- Long hours in direct sunlight
- Perfume and hairspray on the fabric
Feel the difference on the first night.
The same 22 momme silk in both. Start with the mask, or feel it under your cheek with the pillowcase.