Black 19 Momme Large Silk Sleep Mask | Mulberry silk eye mask | silk sleep mask with wide strap

It is made from 100% mulberry silk at a 19 momme weight, in grade 6A silk. Mulberry silk is the long-filament silk used for most quality silk bedding. No blended or synthetic content is listed for this mask.

Momme is the traditional unit for silk weight, measuring how much a fixed area of fabric weighs. A higher momme number means a denser weave. At 19 momme the silk feels substantial and drapes well rather than feeling thin or papery.

It sits comfortably in the range people look for in a mulberry silk eye mask. Lighter silks can feel flimsy against the face, while very heavy weights can feel warm. Nineteen momme is dense enough to feel like real silk and light enough to forget you are wearing it.

Grade 6A describes the quality of the raw silk filament used, based on length and consistency. Longer, more even filaments produce a smoother and more uniform fabric. It is a grading of the fibre itself, not a performance rating.

The shaped nose section is designed to reduce the light that gets in from below, which is where most masks leak. The solid black silk and the large cut cover a wide area around the eyes. No mask is completely airtight, but the shaping closes the usual gap.

A straight-cut mask has to bridge the slope of your nose, which leaves a small triangle of light on each side. A shaped section follows the contour instead, so it sits closer. For anyone who sleeps in a room with a streetlight outside, that detail does most of the work.

The cut is flat where it crosses the eyes, so the silk rests over the area rather than pushing into it. You can blink under the mask without it fighting back. People who dislike pressure on their lids usually get on well with a flat design like this.

It uses a hook and loop closure on an extra-wide strap. You pull it to the tension you want and press it closed, so there is no fixed set of sizes to choose between. It is one of the easiest closures to adjust in the dark.

A wide strap spreads the pull across a broader band at the back of your head. Thin elastic bands concentrate the same tension into a narrow line, which is what leaves a mark or starts to ache overnight. Width is the simplest fix for that.

The hook and loop closure adjusts across a wide range rather than clicking into set sizes, which is why it suits most adults. Set it loose enough that it holds without pulling. If the mask shifts when you turn over, tighten it a little.

It should, because the strap adjusts down as well as up. The mask itself is a large cut, so on a very small face it will cover more of the cheekbone area. That is usually a plus for light blocking.

It is described as a large silk sleep mask with a flat cut over the eyes, but exact measurements in centimetres are not specified. If you need precise dimensions before ordering, ask us and we will check.

Yes, and the silk helps here. A smooth fabric slides against the pillow rather than dragging, so when you roll from your back onto your side the mask tends to stay put. The wide strap also lies flatter under the side of your head than a thin band.

Back sleeping is the easiest position for any mask. On your front, you will feel the strap more because your head presses into the pillow, so set it looser than usual. Many front sleepers still find a flat-cut silk mask the most tolerable option.

It does, though it is worth lifting your hair clear before you fasten the strap so it does not get caught in the hook and loop. Once the strap is closed, the silk surface means hair slides rather than snags. That is a common reason people choose silk over cotton for a sleep mask with a wide strap.

A flat-cut mask that rests over the eyes rather than pressing on them is generally the kinder style here. Set the strap loose and avoid rubbing the mask against your lashes when you take it off. We cannot make any claim beyond describing how the mask is cut.

This one is solid black. A dark inside surface reflects less stray light and hides the small marks that show up on pale silk very quickly. It is also the easiest colour to keep looking tidy over time.

Silk packs down to almost nothing and weighs very little, which is why a mulberry silk eye mask is such a common travel item. It folds into a jacket pocket or the side of a carry-on. Pair it with earplugs for daytime flights.

That is one of the situations where a well-shaped mask earns its keep, because daylight is far brighter than anything you deal with at night. The nose shaping matters most then. Blackout curtains plus a mask together will beat either one alone.

Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent made for delicates. Do not wring or twist it. Press the water out gently in a towel and lay it flat to dry away from direct heat and sunlight.

The stated care is hand wash in cold water, so that is what we recommend. Machines agitate silk and the hook and loop strap can catch the fabric as it tumbles. Hand washing takes about two minutes and protects both the silk and the closure.

No. Heat is hard on silk and will dull the surface over time. Press the water out in a towel and dry flat instead.

Every week or two is a sensible rhythm for something worn against your face each night. Wash it sooner if you have been using facial products before bed. Frequent gentle washing is easier on silk than letting marks build up and then scrubbing.

Yes, always. Open hook and loop will grab the silk and pull threads while it moves in the water. Closing it first takes a second and avoids the most common way these masks get damaged.

If you need to, use the lowest heat setting with a cloth between the iron and the silk. Most creases drop out on their own once the mask has been worn for a few minutes. Never iron over the hook and loop strap.

Silk is a natural fibre that does not trap heat the way thick synthetic padding does. At 19 momme the fabric is dense but not bulky. Most people find a flat silk mask cooler than a moulded foam one.

Polyester satin imitates the shine of silk but not the fibre. This mask is 100% mulberry silk, which is why it feels different against skin and holds up to repeated gentle washing. Weave and fibre are what separate the best silk sleep mask options from the lookalikes.

It is one of the easier gifts to get right, because there is no size to guess and the adjustable strap fits almost anyone. Black suits every taste. It pairs well with a silk pillowcase if you want to build a set.

With cold hand washing and flat drying, a 19 momme silk mask holds its feel and colour for a long time. What shortens the life of most masks is hot washing, tumble drying, or letting the open hook and loop strap rub the fabric. Treat those three things carefully and it will keep going.

Delivery is tracked to all 27 EU countries and most orders arrive within 3 to 9 working days, depending on the country. If something is wrong with the order, contact us and we will sort it out. Your statutory return rights apply in full.

Get in touch and tell us what did not work, whether it was the fit, the light blocking or the feel of the silk. We would rather swap you to something that suits than have the mask sit unused in a drawer. If a return is the right answer, we will walk you through it.