Do Silk Sheets Really Live Up To All The Hype?

As sleep education expert Christina Graham told HuffPost, "Silk sheets are thought to be ideal for promoting sleep since silk fibers are breathable and have low conductivity, which allows our bodies to regulate the core temperature in warm and cool environments." She added that silk wicks moisture away from your skin and provides a cool, comfy and sweat-free sleep.

To unpack this a bit, silk sheets possess many superpowers, to be sure. To start, silk is a natural fiber, originating from the cocoon of the silkworm (via Medical News Today). That means that for those of us who care a lot about things like sustainability, silk makes sense. Furthermore, buying bedding made of silk means your sleep environment is renewable and biodegradable (via CFDA). Put that on your bed and slumber in it!

Furthermore, as Graham notes, silk boasts breathable and cooling properties, which make us want to curl up and take a soothing snooze right now (via Everyday Health).

And we haven't even gotten to the beauty benefits.