Best Silk Pillowcases of 2026: Alaska Bear vs Blissy

Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

A silk pillowcase is the cheapest upgrade you can make to your morning hair and skin routine: less bedhead, fewer sleep creases, and a cooler night's sleep. But the category has two very different price tiers — and a lot of marketing hype around Blissy vs. the value choice, Alaska Bear. We compared momme weight, thread count, price, and review counts to see which is actually worth buying.

Best Silk Pillowcases of 2026 — At a Glance

Buying Guide: How to Pick a Silk Pillowcase

Ignore "thread count" — silk is graded by momme (mm), which is the weight of the fabric. 19 momme is thin and glossy; 22 momme is the sweet spot for durability and feel; 25+ momme is luxury but rarely worth the price. Always look for 100% pure mulberry silk on both sides — "mulberry silk blend" or "silk-like satin" is polyester. Look for a hidden zipper, not an envelope flap, which gapes open overnight. Finally, check OEKO-TEX or similar certification for chemicals. Our bar: 4.5 stars from at least 1,000 reviewers.

#1 Alaska Bear — Best Overall & Best Value

The Alaska Bear pillowcase is 22 momme 100% mulberry silk on both sides, with a hidden zipper and OEKO-TEX certification. At 4.5 stars from more than 25,300 Amazon ratings and an Amazon's Choice badge, it's the most-reviewed silk pillowcase on the platform. It comes in standard, queen, and king sizes, and a dozen colors. At $29.99, it costs roughly a third of Blissy while matching Blissy's 22 momme weight. We named it our top pick in the full Alaska Bear silk pillowcase review.

Pros: 22 momme on both sides, hidden zipper, 25,000+ reviews, OEKO-TEX certified. Cons: Requires hand wash or a delicate cold cycle; wrinkles easily.

#2 Blissy — Premium Pick, But Hard to Justify

Blissy is the DTC brand that popularized silk pillowcases on Instagram. The product itself is fine — 22 momme mulberry silk, hidden zipper, nice packaging. At roughly $70–90 per case, it costs 2–3x Alaska Bear for the same momme weight and the same material. Most of the premium goes to influencer marketing, not fabric quality. Blissy's Amazon rating sits around 4.5 stars from a much smaller review pool. Buy Blissy if you love the brand and the gift box; buy Alaska Bear if you want the same fabric at a third of the price.

#3 Budget Pick — 19 Momme Alternatives

Brands like Limecrown, Ravmix, and Bedsure sell 19 momme mulberry silk pillowcases for $15–20. They're a great way to try silk without committing, but the thinner fabric pills and tears faster after a year of washing. If you're just testing whether you like silk, start here; if you want a case that lasts two years, step up to 22 momme.

Brand Showdown: Why Alaska Bear Wins

The case for Alaska Bear is simple: same 22 momme mulberry silk, same zipper construction, OEKO-TEX certified, and ten times the review count at one-third the price. Blissy's advantage is branding, packaging, and an easy return policy — but the fabric underneath is essentially identical. The only reason to pay more is if you specifically want Blissy's color selection or gift-ready box.