Silk bedding and accessories are a cozy, comforting upgrade for any dorm room—bringing a touch of luxury and self-care to your college student’s daily routine. This article highlights five affordable silk essentials perfect for college life.
Key Takeaways
- Silk belongs on your dorm essentials list — A pure silk pillowcase adds comfort, promotes self-care, and supports better sleep and skin for college students.
- Perfect for dorm room living — Naturally hypoallergenic and antimicrobial, silk resists dust, mold, and bacteria—ideal for shared college environments.
- Helps manage acne and sensitive skin — Unlike cotton, silk doesn’t trap dirt or oil, making it an excellent choice for acne-prone or eczema-prone students.
- Easy to care for — Machine washable with Heritage Park Silk & Wool Detergent; we recommend using a mesh wash bag and air drying for best results.
- Affordable luxury under $50 — Mulberry Park Silks offers silk pillowcases, sleep masks, glam bands, and scrunchies that combine luxury with practicality for dorm life.
Whether you’re packing your baby off as a college freshman or dropping an upperclassman back to campus, you’re likely busy outfitting your student with everything they need for a successful school year. And that means making dorm life as cozy and comfortable as possible. But along with the usual necessities—mattress protector, shower caddy, shower shoes, and bath towels —there are some less obvious, but equally important dorm essentials to add to your college student's shopping list: a silk pillowcase and accessories from Mulberry Park Silks. Sound too bougie for your college-aged teen? Read on to learn why silk is the unsung hero on campus.
Why Send Our Pure Silk to College?
We’re definitely dating ourselves here, college dorm life was a lot different a generation ago (we were overjoyed to have a mini fridge and wouldn’t know what to do with a memory foam mattress topper). Today, families realize that the move to college from high school is a big endeavor and a time of enormous personal growth. With that in mind, dorm room décor has evolved with the goal of making the small space of a college dorm the most comfortable—and comforting—environment possible. And pure, soft, luxurious silk accessories can do just that. Silk is also hypoallergenic, temperature regulating, resistant to mold and mites, which make it an important part of your student’s self-care and wellness routine.
Here are our recommendations for five silk essentials that definitely deserve a spot on the dorm packing list (and they don’t take up much storage space):
Pure Silk Pillowcase
A true dorm room essential, our silk pillowcase collection is made from 100% pure mulberry silk of the highest grade (6A) in a range of colors. A silk pillowcase prevents tangles, frizz and bedhead; wicks away moisture and regulates body temperature for comfortable sleep; and is hypoallergenic and resistant to mold and mites (perfect for dorm life, where mold and dust are often problematic, and great for helping manage allergies). Silk is also ideal for anyone with acne, eczema, sensitive skin, or other skin conditions; in fact, dermatologists recommend sleeping on silk for these issues . For college students, we recommend 19 momme or our signature 22 momme weights, which are available in a range of colors with envelope or hidden zipper closures.
Silk Sleep Mask
It’s no surprise that sleep can be tough to come by in college. At the same time, college students need quality sleep for optimal academic performance, physical and mental health, and overall well-being. That’s why Mulberry Park Silks sleep mask belongs on your college packing list; it is the perfect solution for creating a dark and soothing sleep environment, even in a bustling dormitory. Silk's gentle touch on the delicate skin around the eyes ensures no irritation or creasing for a relaxed and restful sleep. Block out unwanted light and embrace a rejuvenating slumber with this luxurious and practical silk accessory. Choose from a dozen shades in 19 and 22 momme weight with a one-size-fits-all elastic headband.
Silk Glam Band
Silk Glam Band Maintaining good grooming habits in a college dorm room or a communal bathroom can be challenging. However, a silk glam band helps the effort by keeping hair gently off the face during cleansing, skincare, and makeup application. The smooth and silky texture prevents hair breakage and minimizes product transfer, allowing you to focus on your grooming routine effortlessly.
Silk Scrunchies
Regular elastic hair ties can tug and damage hair, leading to frizz and breakage. Mulberry Park Silks Pure silk scrunchies are a much better option! They are incredibly gentle to prevent hair from snagging or tangling; help hair retain natural moisture; and reduce the risk of split ends. Whether for sleep, the gym, or around campus in a casual messy bun, our silk scrunchies keep hair securely in place while preserving its health and shine. Sold in a combo pack of three in varying colors and two weights (for thin or thick hair). A silk scrunchie gift is always a good idea! If you want to take your silk to the next level of hair protection, definitely check out our versatile silk head scarves and long hair bonnets.
Read more about silk scrunchies here.
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Why Shop at Mulberry Park Silks?
Not all silk pillowcases and accessories are the same. In fact, many bedding and accessories sold as silk are actually polyester satin, a blend, or an inferior quality silk (learn how to tell the difference between silk and satin hereandhow to shop for a silk pillowcase here). And we understand that price is an issue, especially when putting dorm room ideas together. That’s why we are committed to delivering the highest quality silk in the marketplace at fair and competitive prices. And all of our silk products areSTANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified, which means they were independently tested as being safe from hazardous substances or chemicals.
More than that—especially if your family is new to silk—Mulberry Park Silks is based in the United States (a rarity for silk companies) with headquarters and warehouse located in Branford, CT. Our design team is here and available to answer questions and help you shop and answer questions either on the phone or by email.
