Satin Pillow Covers - Set of 2 (With 3 Free Scrunchies)

A satin pillow cover is one of the simplest changes you can make to your night routine. Cotton has a textured surface that grips your hair and skin as you move in your sleep. Satin is smooth and slippery, so your hair glides over it instead of rubbing, and your face rests on a soft, silky surface. Most people notice the difference the first morning: smoother hair, fewer tangles and a pillow that feels cool when you lie down.

When you toss and turn on a cotton pillow cover, the fabric pulls at your hair all night. That friction is a big reason for morning frizz, knots and split ends. On satin, hair slides instead of snagging, so:

• Curly and wavy hair keeps its shape better overnight, with less frizz.
• Straight and blow-dried hair stays smoother for longer between washes.
• Long or fragile hair tangles less, so there is less pulling when you brush it in the morning.

Read more in our guide to satin pillowcases for hair.

Your face spends hours pressed against your pillow. A smooth satin surface tugs less on your skin than rougher fabrics, which helps reduce the creases you sometimes wake up with. Satin also absorbs less than cotton, so more of your night cream stays on your face instead of soaking into the pillow. Change your pillow covers regularly, as with any fabric, to keep them fresh.

Satin is a weave, not a fibre, and it gives you the same smooth, glossy surface as a silk pillow cover at a far more practical price. Compare them in satin vs silk pillowcase.

Measure your pillow before ordering. See our pillow cover size guide.

• Calm and easy to match: soft neutrals and greys go with almost any bedsheet.
• Warm and rich: gold and earthy tones make the bed feel cosy and a little luxurious.
• A pop of colour: a bold shade works well as an accent against white or neutral sheets.

Many people buy two sets in different colours so there is always a fresh pair while one is in the wash. For a matching bed, pair them with our satin bedsheet set. Browse every colour in our pillow covers collection.

Satin pillow covers make an easy, useful gift for birthdays, weddings and festivals: they suit every age, feel luxurious, and come with free scrunchies. See more ideas in our bedding gift guide.

Both reduce friction on your hair while you sleep. A bonnet keeps all your hair covered, which some people with very long or very curly hair prefer, but it can slip off during the night. A satin pillow cover protects your hair even if you move around, and it is gentle on your face too. Many people use both: a bonnet for wash days, a satin pillow cover every night.

• Use both pillows: put satin on every pillow you sleep on, so your hair is protected whichever way you turn.
• Tie hair loosely: a loose bun or plait with one of the free satin scrunchies helps prevent dents and tangles.
• Keep a spare set: two sets let you change your pillow covers every week without waiting for the wash.
• Wash gently: cold water and air drying keep the satin smooth and shiny for longer.

Satin pillow covers are not just for long hair. Men with short or textured hair and beards find they wake up with less bedhead, and the cool, smooth surface feels good on hot nights. Older children with long or curly hair often tangle less on satin, which makes the morning brush easier.

Is a satin pillow cover good for hair?
Yes. The smooth surface reduces friction, so hair tangles and frizzes less overnight.

Are satin pillow covers good for curly hair?
Yes. Curls keep their shape better overnight and you wake up with less frizz. Many people with curly hair use a satin pillow cover instead of, or as well as, a bonnet.

Is a satin pillow cover good for skin?
Satin is smooth and soft against your face, which helps reduce sleep creases, and it absorbs less of your night cream than cotton.

Is satin as good as silk?
For a smooth, low-friction sleeping surface, satin gives you a very similar feel to silk, is easier to wash and costs much less.

Will they fit my pillow?
Standard (17 x 27 inches / 43 x 68 cm) fits most regular bed pillows. Choose Large (20 x 30 inches / 50 x 76 cm) for bigger, fuller pillows.

Do satin pillow covers feel hot?
Satin feels cool and smooth when you lie down. If you sleep very hot, cotton is more breathable; many people use satin pillow covers on cotton sheets.

Can men use satin pillow covers?
Of course. Anyone who wants smoother hair, less friction on their skin or a cool, smooth pillow can use them.

Do I get scrunchies in the same colour?
The 3 free satin scrunchies come in assorted colours, which may differ from the photos.

How often should I wash them?
About once a week, like any pillow cover, or more often if you use oils or creams at night.

How do I wash them?
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle or hand wash, air dry only, do not bleach or tumble dry, and iron on low if needed. See how to wash satin pillowcases.

Is a satin pillow cover good for acne-prone skin?
Satin is smooth and absorbs less than cotton, and many people like it on sensitive skin. It does not treat acne, so keep your covers clean and change them often.