Gingerlily’s silk fitted sheets are crafted from 100% long-strand mulberry silk, woven at 22 momme. Naturally hypoallergenic, breathable and temperature-regulating, the silk has a beautifully smooth handle and quiet lustre, creating a refined foundation for the bed and exceptional comfort throughout the night.

Each mulberry silk fitted sheet is cut with a 35cm pocket and finished with elasticated edges, allowing the fabric to draw neatly around the mattress and remain securely in place. The collection includes silk fitted sheets in single, double, king, super king and European sizes.

Choose from signature plain colours and considered patterns, then pair your sheet with coordinating silk pillowcases and silk duvet covers. A silk flat sheet introduces another fluid layer and completes the arrangement.

Silk fitted sheet in ivory
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Silk Fitted Bed Sheets, Beautifully Considered

Although it sits beneath the other layers, a fitted sheet defines much of how the bed feels from the moment you settle in. Gingerlily carries mulberry silk across this continuous surface, creating a seamless layer beneath the body for the ultimate sleep experience. The low-friction fabric moves gently against skin and hair, while its low absorbency helps retain more natural moisture. Breathable fibres allow excess warmth to disperse, making these silk bed sheets comfortable as the seasons change.

Colour is considered as carefully as comfort. Ivory, white and silver grey lend the bed a calm luminosity, while blush, vintage pink, sage and charcoal introduce softness or depth. Patterned designs such as Summerhill Blue and Ashdown bring another dimension to the collection.

Because Gingerlily’s mulberry silk sheets are selected individually, the bed can be composed entirely in one colour or built through considered contrasts. Coordinate the fitted sheet with matching pieces for a seamless finish, or place a quieter shade beneath a more expressive duvet cover and pillowcases.

FAQs

FAQs About Fitted Silk Sheets

What are the benefits of a mulberry silk fitted sheet?

A mulberry silk fitted sheet creates a smooth, breathable surface beneath the body. Its principal benefits include:

  • Gentler contact with hair: Silk’s low-friction surface helps minimise tangling, frizz and breakage as you move during sleep.
  • Reduced friction against skin: The smooth fabric is less likely to catch or pull against the skin, helping to minimise irritation and overnight sleep creases.
  • Natural moisture retention: Silk absorbs less moisture than cotton, allowing skin and hair to retain more of their natural hydration.
  • Temperature regulation: Breathable silk fibres allow air, heat and moisture vapour to circulate, supporting comfortable sleep through warmer and cooler conditions.
  • Naturally hypoallergenic properties: Mulberry silk is well suited to sensitive skin and sleepers who prefer naturally hypoallergenic bed linen.

Gingerlily’s fitted sheets are crafted exclusively from 22 momme silk, a more substantial weight that offers enhanced durability for everyday use while retaining the exceptional softness, breathability and beautifully smooth finish of pure mulberry silk. Discover more about silk’s benefits for skin and hair.

What is the difference between a silk fitted sheet and a silk flat sheet?

A silk fitted sheet has elasticated edges that hold it securely around the mattress, creating the foundation of the bed. A silk flat sheet has no elastic and lies above the fitted sheet, usually between the sleeper and the duvet. It can also be used on its own as a lightweight covering in warmer weather.

They serve different purposes and can be used together. Pairing a fitted sheet with a silk flat sheet extends the smooth feel of mulberry silk both beneath and above the body, while adding another layer to the finished bed.

What mattress depth will a Gingerlily silk fitted sheet fit?

Gingerlily silk fitted sheets have a 35cm pocket depth. Elasticated edges draw the fabric neatly around the mattress, helping it remain smoothly and securely positioned throughout the night.

Measure the full depth of the mattress, including any mattress topper beneath the sheet, before choosing your size. The collection includes silk fitted sheets in double, king and super king sizes, alongside selected single and European options.

Can I coordinate a silk fitted sheet with matching bed linen?

Yes. Coordinating silk pillowcases, duvet covers and flat sheets are displayed through the “Complete the Set” feature on individual product pages. Every item is selected and priced separately rather than sold as a pre-bundled set, allowing you to choose the layers, sizes and colours you prefer.

Choose matching mulberry silk sheets and bed linen for a seamless arrangement, or use a silk bottom sheet in a complementary shade beneath contrasting pillowcases and a patterned duvet cover.

How do I care for a 100% silk fitted sheet?

Wash a 100% silk fitted sheet by hand or on a delicate machine cycle at no more than 30°C, using a small amount of specialist liquid silk wash. Wash silk separately from rougher fabrics and avoid bleach, biological detergent, fabric softener, wringing and tumble drying.

Allow the fitted sheet to air dry away from direct sunlight and use a cool iron if required. When it is not in use, fold it carefully and store it in a cool, dry place rather than hanging it, which can stretch the silk over time. Always follow the product-specific care label and consult Gingerlily’s complete guide to caring for silk.