Frequently Asked Questions
Washing & Care
We always recommend using our washing bag and PH-neutral liquid wash detergent. Use the program delicate or hand wash at 30 degrees and don't spin dry (centrifuge). Air/hang dry and iron the pillowcase for a soft effect once dry.
- turn inside out
- wash colors separately
- use a washing bag
- do not rub on stains
- do not tumble dry
- do not wring
- iron on low inside out
- DO: use silk detergent
- DON'T: use fabric softener, shampoo, or conventional detergent
- HACK: place a dry towel on the spin cycle to soak up excess fluid and for a faster drying
We recommend washing your pillowcase every 10-14 days for optimal hygiene.
We recommend washing your silk essentials at 30 degrees, and no worries, this is enough to clean and kill bacteria. Due to the silver ions which are 99.7% antibacterial, your essentials will stay clean. Don't forget to use our washing bags and Ph-neutral wash detergent. Washing at a higher temperature can damage the silk and silver ion particles.
Sustainability & Ethicality
Our products are absolutely not tested on animals. All products are Oeko-Tex certified which means they are ethically made
To produce 1 kilo of cotton, 20.000 liters of water is needed. Whereas to produce 1 kilo of silk, 100 times less water is used. Making it more sustainable and better for the environment. We strive to minimize the impact on the environment with our brand.We are 100% safe and certified. We have passed all SGS tests, and inspections and our products are Oeko-Tex certified.
Product Information
Our pillowcases and sleep masks are made of silver embodied mulberry silk. Our silk is treated with silver ions and therefore eliminates 99.7% of bacteria. Our scrunchies are made of 100% 23 momme mulberry silk.
Momme is a Japanese unit of measure and says something about the quality of the silk. The higher the momme, the higher the quality. 22 Momme is the highest quality there is. Pledo essentials are made of 23 Momme 100% Mulberry silk.
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is a certification meaning that all products are tested and approved to support ecological safety and non-toxic substances are used.
To maintain the best results and effectiveness, we recommend a lifetime of 1.5 / 2 years when washed appropriatly