Your Unique Guide to Pillow Sizes

Like we've mentioned before, pillows are available in a number of different measurements. The most often bought sit happily in the middle, not too small, and not too big either.

Ours are made to international sizes, so they fit most pillows. Queen is 51cm × 76cm. King is the same width, 51cm, and longer at 92cm, so there is more silk along the pillow if you toss and turn. Children's is 40cm × 60cm. There's a size out there for everyone, but what really matters is what you cover it with before you hit the hay, so to say.

Whether it's a queen, king pillowcase or even a kid's pillowcase you are looking for, you need to know which is the best and right material before making any final decisions. To start with, there are numerous materials to choose from, including mulberry silk and cotton, each with an entirely different feel.

Unlike cotton or satin pillowcases, a pure silk pillowcase is recommended by hairdressers and make-up artists. As a matter of fact, the use of silk is one of the best kept secrets in the beauty industry and comes with a multitude of amazing benefits to both your hair and skin.

You should be looking for a luxury silk pillowcase that is 100% mulberry silk with a 22 momme thickness. This will ensure the perfect silky soft combination of durability, quality and shine. Not only that, but they are made of the finest graded 6a long fibre and, believe us, you will feel the difference right away.

The fuller story is on The Benefits of Silk Pillowcases.

The world is full of different types of sleepers, from side to stomach sleepers and so many others. It's all just a habit that our bodies get used to, but the comfort of our pillows is the key player in how well we sleep and how often we wake during the night.

Without a doubt, a luxury 22 momme silk pillowcase is a lovely surface for every type of sleeper. Mulberry silk pillowcases can be found for every type and size of pillow, from children's to king and queen.

Deciding which is the right size pillow and silk pillowcase depends not only on who you are buying them for, but the type of sleeper they are, too.

A queen pillowcase fits comfortably with most beds. A king gives you more length along the pillow, which is lovely if you toss and turn. Little ones have their own size, in the same silk.

And if you want the tailored bed, Lucinda Oxford has a classic 5cm border. The standard pillowcase has a hidden zip, to keep out dust mites and to prevent any slipping. Both are 6a, 22 momme, 100% mulberry silk.

Regardless of which silk pillowcase makes its way into your beauty sleep routine, you will soon notice and feel the many benefits that Silk Works London can provide.