Silk and satin pillowcases take up the same market sector ... and check to make sure you're actually getting the real thing—you'd be surprised. So what's the deal with sateen?

A silk pillowcase is more breathable and helps lock in skin’s moisture whereas satin does not absorb as it absorbs a little moisture. Silk and Satin both have benefits such as silk hydrates and ...

However, silk, satin and sateen are not the same thing — at all. In a haircare article, natural hairstylist Bridgette Hill explained that silk is made of natural fibers while satin is not.