Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I received the Tafts king sized ivory white silk pillowcase after purchasing it from Amazon. It was the first silk pillowcase I’ve purchased for myself. I do have one from Slip, which I received as a gift a couple of years ago. Comparing the price of the two on Amazon, the Tafts pillowcase retailed for about $35 (after taxes), while the Slip king pillowcase was about $115. The Tafts pillowcase wasn’t even a third of the price of the Slip. So after receiving it in the mail and taking it out of the packaging, I immediately noticed how soft it was! My hand glided over it so easily and it felt very nice when I rubbed it across my cheek. Comparing it to the Slip silk pillowcase, it felt almost identical, if not softer. It also had a nice thickness to it, although it was a bit see-through when placed over my pillow that has some blue stripes on it. That was probably due to the color. I also noticed it had a concealed zipper to keep my pillow in place, which I liked. That’s something that the Slip case doesn’t have. Once I went to bed, I wanted to see how my hair would manage, so I slept with it in a loose ponytail. Normally I use a bonnet since I have thick curly hair that tends to snag on regular cotton pillowcases and so I end up with a couple of strands left on it. The pillowcase felt good on my skin all night and there was no weird smell coming from it. When I woke up the following morning, I didn’t find any hairs on or near it, so I was very happy about. Fast-forward to a couple weeks later and the pillowcase still feels just as good and I even managed to wash it. Now I’ll admit that I’m not one for taking special precautions when washing delicates, so I threw it in the washing machine and dryer with my usual items and it still came out super soft. Actually, every time I washed it. It also didn’t stain or tear, which is even better. Comparing it again to the Slip pillowcase, the main difference (besides the price) is that the Slip one did stain and tear after washing, so I’d say that the Tafts is made of better-quality silk. Overall, this is a great silk pillowcase. It gives higher-end brands a run for their money and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is looking for one!