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With so many sleep masks, wellness products, and ‘miracle materials’ flooding the market, finding a genuinely good sleep mask can feel overwhelming. Every brand claims to be the best, promising deeper sleep, better skin, and luxurious comfort. But when you're faced with options that all sound the same, how do you actually choose? This guide breaks through the noise with a clear, honest comparison of the most popular sleep brands today and their flagship sleep masks. We've created a criteria below on what the key elements are in a well-designed, effective sleep mask: ✔️ Material (Natural vs Synthetic) ✔️ Blackout Capability ✔️ Design & Fit ✔️ Skin Benefits ✔️ Price and Value Whether you’re looking for sleep performance, on-skin feel & benefits, or both, we’ve analysed each sleep mask to see which sleep mask comes out on top. Here are the top brands and their bestselling sleep masks we’re comparing: MantaSleep Pro Mask Drowsy Sleep Co. Eyelash Protecting Silk Mask EnduraSleep EnduraSilk™ Sleep Mask Slip Silk Contour Sleep Mask Panda London Bamboo Sleep Mask Let’s break down what they’re made from and what they’re actually good at, so you can decide which one’s worth your money.   Manta Sleep Pro Mask | £79 High-performance, modular mask for total blackout, adjustability and comfort. Image via Manta Sleep. Used for product comparison purposes only.   🧵 Material3/5Synthetic (polyester mesh, memory foam, Tactel® nylon). Breathable and durable, but not natural or skin-friendly in composition. ❌ Not antibacterial, hypoallergenic, or moisture-wicking. This can contribute to oily skin and increase the risk of blemishes and acne. While it includes breathable features like mesh and air holes, the eye cups are made from memory foam, which tends to trap heat and moisture. This can lead to warmer sleep temperatures and potential skin congestion.   🌑 Blackout Capability5/5Industry-leading 100% blackout due to contoured, adjustable C-shaped eye cups. No light leakage even for side sleepers.✅ One of the best on the market for total darkness in any position.   🎨 Design 5/5Highly modular and customizable. Eye cups are adjustable with velcro, and the strap is wide and pressure-free. Anti-slip gel keeps the mask secure all night. ✅ Excellent for comfort, especially for side sleepers. The adjustability is unmatched.   💆Skin Benefits 2/5Synthetic materials don’t naturally support skin health. While breathable in design, they can trap oils and sweat if not washed frequently. Synthetic materials are also more prone to wear and tear, reducing their product longevity, not ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin, where you’ll be washing quite often.⚠️ Natural materials like hemp or mulberry silk are far better choices for skin.   Price2/5£79 makes it one of the most expensive options. While the modular design may justify the cost for some, it lacks skin-safe materials that should be standard at this price point.⚠️ Best suited for those who want to pay a premium for total blackout and product uniqueness.   ⭐ Total Score: 18/25 Drowsy Eyelash Contouring Sleep Mask | £79 A luxurious, full-coverage silk mask that protects skin and lashes. Image via Drowsy Sleep Co. Used for product comparison purposes only. 🧵 Material4/5Natural 22-momme mulberry silk inside and out, and it is soft, breathable, and hypoallergenic. It has a rich, plush texture that feels premium and comforting. ✅ However, higher momme silk can sometimes be slightly less breathable due to its dense weave, potentially trapping more heat.   🌑 Blackout Capability 4/5Deep contoured design blocks most light effectively. The plush wraparound fit also helps prevent light from creeping in while you sleep.✅ Delivers blackout for most users, but some may prefer a firmer seal like the Manta Sleep Pro.     🎨 Design4/5Contoured to protect lashes and reduce pressure on the eyes. Velcro strap offers decent adjustability, though it lacks the precision of Manta’s modular system.⚠️ Can feel bulky on smaller heads or when not tightened properly for people with smaller heads, as adjustable straps need to be pulled tightly. 💆Skin Benefits 4/5Silk is non-irritating, doesn’t absorb facial products, and helps reduce friction and skin creasing.✅ Great for wrinkle prevention and sensitive skin, but lacks the antibacterial edge of hemp or bamboo. 💰Price2/5At £79, it competes with more functional or skin-enhancing options. The price reflects Drowsy's luxury branding more than the added benefit.⚠️ Ideal if you want to indulge in luxury, but not the best value. ⭐ Total Score: 18/25     Slip Silk Sleep Mask | £66 High-end luxury classic silk mask known for softness and beauty benefits. Image via Slip. Used for product comparison purposes only. 🧵 Material4/5Natural 22-momme mulberry silk, like Drowsy. Smooth, hypoallergenic, and kind to skin and hair. ✅ A luxurious option, though performance and innovation are limited.   🌑 Blackout Capability 3/5Eye-contour design helps with blackout, but the silk stretch band offers no adjustability. Fit may vary across head sizes. Light may leak through, especially if the mask shifts overnight. ⚠️ Functional but not full blackout.   🎨 Design 3/5A simple sleep mask cut with eye contouring, and a silk stretch band. Lightweight and easy to travel with, but lacks proper adjustability.⚠️ Better for back sleepers than side sleepers.   💆Skin Benefits 4/5Reduces friction, retains skin moisture, and doesn’t clog pores. Helps prevent fine lines, creases, and skin irritation. ✅ A great all-rounder for skincare support. 💰Price2/5£66 is steep considering its basic design. Most of the price is justified by the Slip brand and wide aesthetic options⚠️ Luxury feel, but limited functional upgrades. Brand-specific note: Slip does offer the most customisation in terms of colours and patterns, making it a visually stylish and giftable option. ⭐ Total Score: 16/25 EnduraSleep EnduraSilk™ Mask | £49 A skin-optimised sleep mask made from a signature blend of hemp and mulberry silk.   Image via EnduraSleep. Used for product comparison purposes only. 🧵 Material4/5A combination of mulberry silk and hemp, the material delivers the anti-ageing and luxurious softness of silk, with the antibacterial, moisture-wicking power of hemp.✅ Hemp protects against 98.5% of bacterial growth, unlike pure mulberry silk sleep mask, which loses its anti-bacterial effectiveness after just one wash, the EnduraSilk™ sleep mask maintains its anti-bacterial power.   🌑 Blackout Capability4/5Contoured, ergonomic fit designed to hug the face and block light without pressure.⚠️ Highly effective, but not fully modular like Manta.   🎨 Design 4/5Adjustable velcro strap and plush finish give it a snug fit for most users. Contoured eye space prevents pressure or smudging.✅ Balanced comfort and performance, though it lacks a wide colour range for those wanting customisation. 💆Skin Benefits 5/5Antibacterial hemp reduces breakouts, oiliness, and clogged pores. Silk smooths skin and supports anti-ageing. Together, they form a high-performance blend for clear, hygienic, healthy skin.✅ One of the only masks with proven antibacterial fabric benefits that survive real-world use, ideal to mitigate the development of acne on your skin. 💰Price3/5£59 makes it a good value, premium sleep mask which delivers a restful sleep experience with expert-approved skin benefits, at a mid-tier price point. However, due to its premium price point, some customers may still opt for cheaper options.✅ Strong value for a natural, high-tech material blend. Brand-specific note: EnduraSilk™ is designed to maximise REM & Sleep recovery and rejuvenate your skin while you sleep through its design and fabric composition. Perfect for those who want blackout and skin health without compromise. ⭐ Total Score: 20/25 Shop EnduraSilk™ Panda London Bamboo Sleep Mask | £18 Affordable, eco-conscious mask made from bamboo lyocell. Image via Panda London. Used for product comparison purposes only.   🧵 Material2/5Synthetic Outer: 100% Bamboo rayon Inner: 100% Bamboo microfibre. While marketed as natural, bamboo rayon is chemically processed and doesn’t retain all the benefits of raw bamboo.⚠️ Still breathable and hypoallergenic, but not as pure or sustainable as claimed. (See our bamboo fabric deep dive.)   🌑 Blackout Capability 2/5Flat design and a simple band mean light creeping through is likely, especially for side sleepers.⚠️ Offers some darkness but nowhere near a blackout experience.   🎨 Design 2/5Simple, soft and lightweight, but lacks shaping or adjustability.⚠️ May shift overnight and not fit all head sizes snugly.   💆Skin Benefits  4/5Bamboo is antibacterial, breathable, and doesn’t irritate sensitive skin. While not as skin-healing as hemp or silk, it’s still a safe option. ✅ Good for acne-prone and oily skin, and is perceived to be ultra-smooth like mulberry silk. 💰Price5/5£18 is an exceptional price for a very soft, skin-friendly, and comfortable sleep mask.✅ Best budget option for a starter or backup sleep mask. ⭐ Total Score: 15/25 Final Rankings Summary Sleep Mask Total Score Best for  Winner: EnduraSilk Sleep Mask 20/25 Massive skin benefits, anti-bacterial acne prevention, and comfort at a competitve price. Manta Sleep Pro Mask 18/25 Total blackout and highly adjustable design. Drowsy Eyelash Protecting Mask 18/25 Luxurious and plush silk comfort with lash protection. Slip Contour Sleep Mask 16/25 Classic silk feel and diverse design range. Panda Bamboo Sleep Mask 15/25 Budget-friendly and breathable. What’s the Best Sleep Mask for You? If you’re looking for a skin-friendly, sleep-optimised mask that offers total blackout and pure comfort, EnduraSilk™ is the clear winner. It strikes the perfect balance between functionality, natural materials, and skin benefits, making it the best value in this lineup. Prefer total blackout and modular adjustability above all? The Manta Sleep Pro is your go-to, it's a great option for side-sleepers and industry-leading in its modular fit. If you’re looking for that plush, spa-like feel of pure silk, Drowsy delivers on comfort and design for a premium price.Need something affordable and functional? Panda London is a solid starter mask under £20, though it lacks the sleep and skin-health benefits of higher-end options.At the end of the day, a sleep mask isn’t just about what feels soft or blocks light, it’s about how well it supports your recovery goals while providing an irritation-free sleeping experience. Shop EnduraSilk™

Skincare. Overrated. You’re bombarded with ads non-stop from brands pitching a 10-step skin routine that’s going to ‘solve’ your skin problems. Until it doesn’t. And then what? You try a different skin care routine. Doesn’t work. Another brand. Doesn’t work. And before you know it, you’ve spent £100+ on products that made no visible difference. You’re stuck in the loop. Skin breakouts are still there, and you still have no idea what works. But what if the reason your acne isn’t clearing… has nothing to do with your skincare products, and everything to do with your sleep?   Here’s What the Experts Say 85% of people under 25 experience at least minor acne, making it nearly universal among young people. Source: American Academy of Dermatology     Irregular sleep patterns can disrupt hormone levels, increase cortisol, and ramp up sebum (oil) production. This weakens your skin barrier, clogs pores, and worsens breakouts. Source: Nature and Science of Sleep     82% of people reported stress was a triggering factor for their acne, making it a common problem in a fast-moving and demanding world. Source: Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology   And what leads to stress? Poor sleep. It’s a full-circle problem.Despite the endless stream of skincare products, most routines don’t solve these core issues. Because if your sleep and stress are out of control, your skin will be too. It doesn’t matter how expensive your skincare routine is if you aren't doing the fundamentals correctly.   EnduraSilk™ Sleep Mask: Made for Better Sleep and Acne-Prone Skin This isn’t like skincare, where you need to question if you have oily skin, dry skin, semi-oily skin (what does that even mean?). This is your solution for rejuvenating and refreshing sleep, without having to worry about skin-irritating materials rubbing against your skin. Our EnduraSilk Sleep Mask is a skin-friendly, non-skincare solution made from a luxurious, exclusive blend of hemp and mulberry silk. And while it’s not some miracle serum, it does have expert-approved, skin-clearing power, helping restore your glow overnight through better rest and skin-safe materials.   Discover EnduraSilk™   How Can a Sleep Mask Clear Your Skin? We know it sounds strange. A sleep mask for acne?  But let’s break it down: Traditional sleep masks and pillowcases can trap heat, bacteria, and oil. All that moisture and friction clog your pores, irritate your skin, and invite breakouts. EnduraSilk was not only designed to maximise sleep benefits, but also to keep your skin fresh and clean whenever you sleep with it.   100% Hypoallergenic and Antibacterial Hemp is one of nature’s strongest antibacterial fibres. It actively resists bacteria, odours, and allergens while you sleep. Combine that with mulberry silk’s naturally hypoallergenic properties, and the result is a clean, breathable, and skin-soothing fabric, perfect for activating deep sleep. No irritation. No artificial materials. Pure. Clean. Comfort.   Regulates Skin Temperature to Prevent Breakouts Hot, sweaty masks are breeding grounds for acne. Our thermoregulating EnduraSilk blend keeps your skin cool and dry, reducing sweat, friction, and the inflammation that drives breakouts.   Moisture-Wicking, Not Moisture-Stealing Unlike the traditional cotton pillowcases you sleep on, which absorb your skin’s natural oils and leave it dry and irritated. Our hemp-silk blend is designed to wick away excess moisture while preserving your skin’s balance. Keeping your face dry and hydrated reduces the risk of clogged pores causing overnight breakouts.   Enhances REM & Deep Sleep (Where the Skin-Healing Happens) Poor sleep. Poor recovery. Poor skin. It’s a snowball effect. The EnduraSilk™ Sleep Mask blocks out 100% of light and gently cushions your face, helping you reach Deep sleep and REM faster, where your body (and skin) regenerate. You’ll wake up feeling actually rested and energised.   Buy Now Small Changes Are What Make a Big Difference Acne isn’t just about what you put on your skin. It’s influenced by hormones, stress, sleep patterns, and even the materials your skin touches at night. Here’s how to support your skin and give it the best chance to thrive: Prioritise sleep: Keep a consistent bedtime and wake-up time to support your circadian rhythm and balance hormone production. Less cortisol = less inflammation. Hydrate: Water helps flush toxins and keeps your skin barrier strong and balanced, both crucial for acne prevention. Stay active: Exercise improves circulation, reduces stress, and helps your body detox naturally. Want to breathe better and train harder? Our EveryBreathe+ nasal strips can help maximise your workouts. Switch to skin-safe materials: Ditch regular or synthetic masks that trap bacteria. Opt for skin-safe mulberry silk, which is naturally hypoallergenic, or our luxury EnduraSilk fabric blend, designed specifically for acne-prone skin. Your skin will have its ups and downs, and that’s normal. However, you should provide it with the right environment to flourish. And that starts with changing your you lifestyle, diet and sleep.  

There’s no need to research every sleep mask material; we’ve done the work for you. Below, we compare the most popular fabrics used in sleep masks to identify the best material for skin benefits, breathability, and sleep-enhancing function.   The Comparison Criteria: Based on the most important factors that you should be looking for when buying a sleep mask.     We're going to examine the most popular sleep mask materials: Hemp, Bamboo, Eucalyptus, and Mulberry Silk. Their strengths and weaknesses as materials will be analysed, using the comparison criteria below to tell you which is the best material for a sleep mask, and which you can get the most benefits from. Hemp: The Unexpected Powerhouse   Hemp, one of the oldest and most functional natural fibres in the world, is known for its resilience, antibacterial power, and sustainability. It offers impressive benefits for skin health and long-term durability, but how does it compete against our sleep mask essential criteria? 🛡️ 1. Antibacterial Power ✅✅✅ Best in class. Hemp is inherently antibacterial, making it perfect to protect your skin. Unlike bamboo, hemp’s antibacterial benefits are built into the fibre and don’t wash out after one wash. 💨 2. Breathability ✅✅✅ High. Hemp has an open, hollow fibre structure that allows air to pass through easily. This makes it an optimal material for temperature regulation and overnight comfort, especially in warmer climates or for sweaty sleepers. 💧 3. Moisture-Wicking / Drying ✅✅✅ High. Hemp is highly moisture-absorbent and wicks sweat away from the skin. It also dries fast, helping reduce the conditions that lead to clogged pores or irritation. 🔁 4. Durability & Wash Performance ✅✅✅ High. Hemp is among the strongest natural fibres available. It gets softer over time, and unlike bamboo, it doesn’t degrade with washing. This means your mask stays effective and comfortable for longer. 🧴 5. Skin Feel & Comfort ⚠️ Moderate. Hemp can feel coarse or slightly stiff, especially compared to silk or even bamboo. It’s not ideal for direct facial contact in a sleep mask because of its rough texture, which is why it’s rarely used in sleepwear. 🌱 6. Sustainability & Sourcing ✅✅✅ Best in class. Hemp requires little water, no pesticides, and regenerates soil as it grows. It’s widely considered the most eco-conscious fibre on the planet, especially compared chemically processed bamboo. Skin Benefit Score: 5/5 Sleep Score: 4/5 Summary: Hemp is a skin-first powerhouse, but it’s not perfect on its own. For direct facial contact, it lacks the softness of materials like mulberry silk, making it slightly rougher against your skin. However, its antibacterial properties, breathability and sustainability, and all the other must-have benefits you would want from a sleep mask make hemp an exceptional sleep material.   Cotton: An Underwhelming Option   Cotton is often the default choice for sleepwear, and sleep masks are no exception. It’s soft, breathable, and widely available. ‘Cotton is breathable and comfortable, making it a solid choice for a basic sleep mask.’ - WIRED ‘How to Buy a Sleep Mask’ But when you consider skin health, long-term performance and overnight sleep benefits, cotton begins to fall short, especially compared to more functional, skin-supportive materials. 🛡️ 1. Antibacterial Power ❌ None. Cotton does not offer any natural antibacterial properties. It absorbs and holds onto moisture, creating an environment where bacteria can thrive, not ideal for acne-prone or sensitive skin. 💨 2. Breathability ✅ Good. Cotton is breathable in dry environments, which is why it's widely used in clothing. However, it loses performance when damp, holding onto heat and moisture rather than releasing it. So during warm nights, your mask can contribute to you building up sweat on your skin, impacting your sleep quality and the way you feel when you wake up. 💧 3. Moisture-Wicking / Drying ❌ Poor. Cotton absorbs sweat and facial oils but doesn’t dry quickly. Over time, this trapped moisture can contribute to breakouts and skin irritation, especially if you don’t wash your sleep mask often. 🔁 4. Durability & Wash Performance ⚠️ Weak. Cotton fibres break down with repeated washing, becoming rougher and less effective at maintaining their structure. This means your sleep mask won’t last as long and will probably need to be replaced. In comparison to other materials, hemp gets softer over time while retaining its strength and benefits. 🧴 5. Skin Feel & Comfort ⚠️ Moderate. Cotton starts soft, but after washing, it can begin to pill and lose its smoothness. It also lacks the glide or thermoregulating cooling sensations of silk or satin weaves, which most sleepers prefer against their skin, helping get a relaxing and recovery-minded sleep. 🌱 6. Sustainability & Sourcing ⚠️ Moderate. While organic cotton has better green sourcing initiatives, conventional cotton is water- and pesticide-intensive, making it one of the least sustainable natural fibres. Hemp, by contrast, grows rapidly without chemicals and regenerates soil. Skin Benefit Score: 2/5 Sleep Score: 2/5 Summary:  Cotton is comfortable and affordable, and even WIRED recommends it as a breathable choice. But for skin-focused sleepers looking for antibacterial protection, moisture management, and long-term softness, it simply doesn’t hold up to the other candidates in this list. Bamboo: Soft and Popular, But Is It Really Optimal For Your Skin?   Bamboo is often marketed as the skin-friendly, sustainable alternative to cotton or silk, and while it has its strengths, many of its benefits depend heavily on how it’s processed. Most bamboo fabric on the market today is bamboo viscose or rayon, which goes through heavy chemical processing that strips away much of the raw plant’s antibacterial and eco-friendly qualities, as the marketing claims. 🛡️ 1. Antibacterial Power ⚠️ Low. Raw bamboo has natural antibacterial properties, but these are largely lost during the viscose/rayon process. Some bamboo fabrics are treated with chemical finishes to restore this, but these fade after washing. Compared to hemp, bamboo’s antibacterial power is inconsistent and unreliable in real-world use. 💨 2. Breathability ✅ Good. Bamboo viscose is generally breathable and helps regulate temperature. However, it can retain more heat than hemp, especially in heavier weaves or when blended with synthetics. 💧 3. Moisture-Wicking / Drying ⚠️ Moderate. Bamboo can absorb moisture well, but dries slowly compared to hemp or performance fabrics. This can create a damp environment if you sweat overnight, which isn’t ideal for acne-prone or sensitive skin. 🔁 4. Durability & Wash Performance ⚠️ Low to Moderate. Bamboo fibres, especially viscose or modal types, break down more quickly with washing than hemp or even cotton. You may notice pilling, thinning, or a loss of smoothness over time, affecting the sleep mask's longevity. 🧴 5. Skin Feel & Comfort ✅✅ Very soft. Bamboo is praised for its ultra-smooth, almost silk-like feel in some cases. It's gentle against the skin and works well for people with sensitive skin or those who prefer lightweight comfort. 🌱 6. Sustainability & Sourcing ⚠️ Moderate. While bamboo as a plant is highly renewable, the common production methods for turning it into fabric (like viscose) use toxic chemicals and are not highly environmentally friendly unless they follow closed-loop processes like Lyocell. Skin Benefit Score: 2.5/5 Sleep Score: 3/5 Summary: Bamboo is soft and breathable, but its antibacterial and sustainability claims don’t hold up unless it’s specially processed, and even then, its benefits remain inferior to hemp. For everyday use, it's a comfortable choice, but not the best-performing one for skin health or longevity.     Eucalyptus (Lyocell): Smooth and Sustainable, But Not Sleep Optimised Eucalyptus-derived fabrics (Lyocell) are often positioned as eco-luxury alternatives to cotton or bamboo. They're praised for being silky-smooth, moisture-managing, and environmentally friendly, and they do live up to much of that promise. 🛡️ 1. Antibacterial Power ✅ Good. Eucalyptus’ (Lyocell) moisture-absorbing fibres create an environment where bacteria struggle to thrive, offering reliable antibacterial protection to keep your skin clear and comfortable. Lyocell’s antibacterial benefits are also built into the natural structure of the fibre, making it a sustainable choice. However, hemp remains the leader for antibacterial performance as its fibres are packed with unique bioactive compounds that actively inhibit a broader spectrum of bacteria, providing a level of natural defence that eucalyptus can’t achieve.   💨 2. Breathability ✅✅ High. Lyocell is known for being light, breathable, and cool against the skin. It allows air circulation and helps regulate body temperature during sleep. 💧 3. Moisture-Wicking / Drying ✅ Good. Lyocell absorbs moisture efficiently and wicks it away from the skin, helping keep your face dry overnight, perfect for a skin-safe overnight environment.   🔁 4. Durability & Wash Performance ⚠️ Moderate. Stronger than bamboo viscose and doesn’t break down as quickly and with delicate washing care, the longevity of lyocell sleepwear can be extended. However, it’s not as robust as hemp but is considered above average compared to other natural fibre 🧴 5. Skin Feel & Comfort ✅✅ Good. Lyocell is lightweight, silky to the touch, and very gentle on skin. For people with sensitive skin or who dislike the texture of hemp, lyocell offers a premium-feeling experience, making it great for sleepwear. 🌱 6. Sustainability & Sourcing ✅✅✅ High. Lyocell is produced through a closed-loop system that reuses 99% of solvents, making it one of the most sustainable and low-impact fabrics available, far more environmentally friendly than bamboo viscose. Skin Benefit Score: 4/5 Sleep Score: 4/5 Summary: Eucalyptus-derived lyocell is sustainable, breathable, and smooth, but it lacks antibacterial protection, and its performance drops if not washed frequently. A beautiful fabric and great fabric for sleepwear, but not exceptional for skin health compared to hemp.     Mulberry Silk: The Gold Standard for Luxury Sleepwear   Mulberry silk is the staple material in luxury sleep products, and for good reason. It’s exceptionally smooth, naturally hypoallergenic, and helps reduce friction on skin and hair. Often recommended by dermatologists and beauty experts, silk is widely seen as the premium choice for comfort and softness. While silk excels in its feel, it has a few functional limitations that may affect long-term skin health and maintenance: 🛡️ 1. Antibacterial Power ⚠️ Moderate. Silk exhibits some antimicrobial resistance in lab tests, but it’s not truly antibacterial in the way that hemp is. You’ve seen brands advertise mulberry silk as ‘99.7% antibacterial’, but this applies to untreated silk in controlled settings, and studies show this effect reduces significantly after even just one wash. 💨 2. Breathability ⚠️ Moderate. Silk is breathable in lightweight weaves (like 16–19 momme), but most premium sleep masks use 22–30 momme silk, which are denser and provide that ultra-luxurious feel, however, at the cost of being less breathable. This can lead to a warmer sleeping experience, especially for hot sleepers and can promote bacterial growth, leading to skin breakouts. 💧 3. Moisture-Wicking / Drying ✅ Good. Mulberry silk is naturally moisture-wicking, drawing sweat and oils away from your skin and helping keep your face dry and comfortable overnight. This helps maintain a fresh feeling and supports skin clarity, especially for sensitive or acne-prone skin. However, silk does not dry as quickly as some plant-based fibres like hemp, so it’s important to wash your silk sleep mask regularly to maintain optimal hygiene and performance. 🔁 4. Durability & Wash Performance ✅✅ Good. While silk feels strong at first, it’s sensitive to friction, abrasion, and repeated washing. Without gentle care (ideally hand-washing or delicate cycle), it can lose its lustre, fade, or weaken over time. 🧴 5. Skin Feel & Comfort ✅✅✅ Best in Class. This is where silk justifies its reputation. The smooth, glide-like texture minimises friction against your hair, reduces the risk of sleep creases, and is extremely gentle on sensitive, acne-prone, or mature skin. For many, this lightweight luxury feel is the primary reason to choose silk. 🌱 6. Sustainability & Sourcing ✅ Natural, but not low-impact. Silk is a natural protein fibre, but producing mulberry silk is labour- and resource-intensive. It requires the cultivation of silkworms, large amounts of mulberry leaves, and often involves ethical considerations around silkworms. With that being said, it’s biodegradable and far more eco-friendly than synthetic fabrics, making it a strong green material. Skin Benefit Score: 4/5Sleep Score: 5/5   So, What's the Best Material for a Sleep Mask? (Ranked): Hemp - 9/10 Mulberry Silk - 9/10 Eucalyptus (Lyocell) - 8/10 Bamboo - 5.5/10 Cotton - 4/10  So, which material would be best for a sleep mask? Let’s compare: Hemp vs. Mulberry Silk: Function or Feel?   When it comes to choosing the ideal fabric for your skin and sleep quality, two materials rise to the top: Hemp and Mulberry Silk. Both are breathable, hypoallergenic and great for your skin, but have very different strengths. Hemp is the most functional fabric on the planet. It’s naturally antibacterial (even after repeated washing), breathable, and incredibly durable, but it isn’t as soft as silk and can feel slightly rough when used alone. Silk, on the other hand, is beloved for its ultra-smooth texture and timeless luxury. It’s soft, hypoallergenic, and gentle on even the most sensitive skin, but it requires delicate care and lacks true skin benefits. 🛡️ Antibacterial Protection Hemp: Inherently anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic without treatments or coatings. This protection doesn’t wash out either, making it ideal for long-term skin hygiene.Silk: Often advertised as ‘99.7% antibacterial’, but only in lab-controlled conditions and in real-world use, its resistance drops significantly after just one wash. ✅ Winner: Hemp 💨 Breathability Hemp: Has a primed hollow fibre structure that promotes airflow and temperature regulation. Great for sleepers who feel hot at night. Silk: Lighter weaves breathe reasonably well, but premium sleep masks often use 22–30 momme silk, which is denser and traps more heat. ✅ Winner: Hemp   💧 Moisture Control Hemp: Wicks moisture effectively and dries quickly, helping reduce skin irritation and pore congestion. Silk: Absorbs some moisture but holds onto it. It can feel damp or warm if not washed regularly. ✅ Winner: Hemp   🔁 Durability & Washing Hemp: Gets softer over time, resists wear, and stays effective wash after wash. Silk: Requires gentle handling and can lose texture or structure with repeated washing. ✅ Winner: Hemp   🧴 Skin Feel & Comfort Hemp: Structured and slightly rough on its own. Not ideal for direct facial use and can be uncomfortable for side-sleepers Silk: Smooth, cooling, and ultra luxurious. Customers love mulberry silk for its in-hand and on-face feeling, being described as ‘pure luxury’. ✅ Winner: Mulberry Silk   🌱 Sustainability Hemp: Requires no pesticides, uses minimal water, and regenerates soil, the world's most sustainable material. Silk: Natural and biodegradable, but resource-intensive to produce and often raises ethical concerns around animal welfare. ✅ Winner: Hemp   Hemp wins on function.  Silk wins on feel.And EnduraSilk™ is designed to win on both.   EnduraSilk™: The Complete Sleep Material   55% Hemp - The Skin-Clearing Fibre Inherently AntibacterialHemp naturally resists the growth of bacteria thanks to its dense, porous structure and phytochemical profile. Unlike treated fabrics, these benefits are inherent to the fibre and remain effective wash after wash. This helps reduce skin congestion, irritation, and microbial buildup. Highly Breathable & Moisture-RegulatingHemp’s hollow fibres promote airflow and draw moisture away from the skin. This helps keep the surface cool, dry, and balanced, crucial for those prone to overheating, sweating, or irritation under sleep masks. Strengthens with UseHemp doesn’t degrade like many natural fibres. With proper care, it becomes softer over time while maintaining its strength and shape, ideal for nightly use and long-term performance.    45% Mulberry Silk - For Skin-Loving Luxury Ultra-Smooth & Friction-ReducingGrade 6A mulberry silk offers one of the lowest friction coefficients among natural fibres. The satin weave used in EnduraSilk™ ensures a gentle glide across the skin, minimising irritation, sleep lines, and stress on sensitive or acne-prone areas Naturally Hypoallergenic & Non-ComedogenicPure mulberry silk is free from common allergens and resistant to dust mites, making it suitable for reactive or eczema-prone skin. It doesn’t trap oil or dead skin cells as readily as synthetic fabrics, keeping pores clearer through the night. Luxury Without the HeatWhile traditional high-momme silk can trap warmth, EnduraSilk™ uses a 12–16 momme range with a high-thread-count satin weave. This delivers the same rich, dense feel, but with better breathability and temperature balance.   Shop EnduraSilk™

From Ancient Fibre to Modern Luxury — this is the story of how one of nature’s most advanced materials was erased from history, and how it’s now making a comeback as the most powerful fabric for your skin and sleep. 👉 Skip the background on Hemp to see how you can maximise its benefits here.   Hemp: The Billion-Dollar Crop   For centuries, hemp was a foundational material for civilisation. From sails and rope to textiles, paper, and even medicine, it was cultivated across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe for thousands of years. By the late 1800s, hemp had become a booming industrial asset in the United States. Popular Mechanics hailed it as 'The Billion Dollar Crop', stronger than cotton, longer-lasting, and capable of producing higher-quality paper at scale. Then, almost overnight, it vanished.   What happened? Enter William Randolph Hearst. A media tycoon with vast timber interests. After the invention of the decorticator (a machine that made hemp processing faster and more economical), Hearst saw hemp as a direct threat to his empire. If hemp could outperform wood pulp for paper, it could also undercut his entire supply chain. So he acted to protect his own interests and leverage his influence. Using his vast media network, Hearst launched a coordinated campaign designed to blur the lines between industrial hemp and recreational marijuana. Sensational headlines, racialised fear-mongering, and public confusion followed. The political establishment responded swiftly. By the 1930s, hemp was effectively outlawed in the U.S., not because it was unsafe, but because it was inconvenient to powerful industrial players like Hearst. His plan had worked. In the vacuum that followed, cotton rose to dominance. Not because it was a superior textile, but because it was cheaper to grow, easier to scale, and better aligned with the political and economic interests of the time. And so, one of the world’s most sustainable, skin-friendly, and functionally advanced fibres was pushed into obscurity. But its potential never disappeared.   Why Hemp Is a Powerhouse for Deep Sleep     While the world moved on, we revisited what was left behind and uncovered what may be the most overlooked sleep material in existence. We weren’t looking for gimmicks. We were looking for performance. A material that supports deeper sleep, protects your skin, and lasts. Hemp checked every box.   Here’s why hemp stood out to us:   🌬️ Thermoregulating Hemp naturally adapts to your body temperature, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter. Perfect for stable, uninterrupted sleep.   🦠 Antibacterial Hemp is inherently anti-bacterial, which means a consistently cleaner surface is touching your skin. Fewer breakouts, less irritation, and longer-lasting freshness.   🌿 Hypoallergenic Free from harsh chemicals and common allergens, hemp is ideal for sensitive or reactive skin. Breathable, gentle, and naturally soothing.   💪 Exceptionally Durable Hemp is up to 5x stronger than cotton. It resists wear, tear, and pilling, maintaining its shape and softness through repeated use and washes.   ☀️ UV-Resistant Hemp is the only natural fabric with built-in UV resistance. It protects both your skin and the fabric itself — especially valuable for day naps or morning light exposure.    'But Isn’t Hemp… Rough?' It’s true. On its own, raw hemp can feel a bit coarse — which is why it’s rarely used for facial contact or sleepwear. By blending the high-performance qualities of hemp with Grade 6A Mulberry Silk, one of the softest and most luxurious natural fibres available, we created EnduraSilk™. Our signature fabric blend that combines hemp’s resilience with silk’s softness.Breathable, antibacterial and thermoregulating, ideal for the most sensitive skin. This is how we made high performance feel effortless.     How You Can Get the Best Sleep from EnduraSilk™   Even the best materials are only as effective as the habits you build around them. Here’s how to get the most from your EnduraSilk™ sleep mask:   ✅ 1. Pair It with Natural Sleep Aids (like Nasal Strips) We recommend using your mask alongside EveryBreathe+ Nasal Strips. The combination opens up your airways, improves oxygen flow, and promotes more restorative rest — especially for light sleepers or snorers. ✅ 2. Keep Your Mask Clean While hemp’s antibacterial properties reduce sweat buildup, for the best results and ensuring your mask's longevity, gently hand-wash your mask every 1–2 weeks using a pH-neutral detergent. ✅ 3. Create a Zero-Light Sleep Zone Thanks to the weight and structure of hemp, EnduraSilk™ offers a true blackout experience. Pair with blackout curtains to eliminate ambient light and naturally support melatonin production.  Try Deep Sleep Solution Bundle   Key Takeaways   Hemp is one of the most capable and underused materials in sleep and skincare. Its natural ability to support clearer skin, regulate temperature, and provide lasting comfort makes it uniquely suited for sleep products — especially when comfort and performance both matter. At EnduraSleep, we created EnduraSilk™ to help people sleep better by focusing on what touches their skin. With its gentle feel, breathable structure, and skin-supporting benefits, hemp can finally feel as good as it performs. If you're working toward better sleep, exploring the materials you surround yourself with is a smart place to start. Hemp might just be the difference you've been looking for.   Shop EnduraSilk Sleep Mask™