At Vela & Co., we’re obsessed with the science of sleep — because the right fabric doesn’t just feel luxurious, it actually helps you rest better.

Silk is one of the most intelligent natural fibres in the world. Here’s exactly how it works with your body and sleep cycle to deliver noticeably deeper rest

Superior Temperature Regulation
Unlike cotton, which traps heat and moisture, silk naturally breathes and regulates temperature. It cools you when you’re warm and gently warms you when you’re cool. This means fewer night sweats, less tossing and turning, and longer stretches of uninterrupted sleep.

Protection for Your Skin & Hair
While you sleep, your skin repairs itself and your hair is most vulnerable. Silk pillowcases and sheets reduce friction by up to 43% compared to cotton. The ultra-smooth surface prevents sleep wrinkles and creases, locks in moisture, and protects your skincare products so they stay on your face instead of soaking into the fabric.

Better Support for Every Stage of Sleep
A full night’s sleep moves through multiple stages — from light sleep to deep restorative sleep and REM (the stage where your brain processes emotions and memories). Silk helps you stay in these deeper stages longer by maintaining the perfect micro-climate around your body. Less discomfort means fewer micro-awakenings, so you wake up feeling truly refreshed.

The Perfect Partner for Your Evening Routine
Even with blue-light blockers and a calm wind-down, your physical environment matters. Silk robes and bedding signal to your body that it’s time to rest. The gentle, cooling touch combined with reduced friction creates the ideal conditions for melatonin to do its job.

The result? Smoother skin, healthier hair, deeper sleep, and more energy the next day. Our 22-momme pure silk bedding, pillowcases, and robes were created with this science in mind — so you don’t just sleep in luxury, you actually sleep better.

Ready to turn science into your best night’s sleep yet?
Shop our Sleep Collection and feel the difference tonight.