The Best Sleep Mask for Side Sleepers
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Quiet luxury, uninterrupted rest
Side sleeping is intuitive, natural, and for many, the only way to truly rest. But it comes with a compromise: most sleep masks simply aren’t designed for it. They slip, crease, press into the face, or leak light where the pillow meets your cheek.
At Still Suain, we believe sleep accessories should feel invisible. This guide explores what makes the best sleep mask for side sleepers, why silk is the superior choice, and how thoughtful design transforms something simple into something essential.
Why side sleepers need a considered sleep mask
When you sleep on your side, half your face is in constant contact with your pillow. Any excess bulk, stiffness, or poorly placed seams quickly become a distraction. Instead of deeper rest, you’re left adjusting, removing, or abandoning your mask altogether.
For side sleepers, comfort isn’t about more padding. It’s about less interference.
Why silk is the ideal material for side sleepers
Silk is often associated with indulgence, but its real value lies in performance.
For side sleepers, silk offers distinct advantages:
1. Naturally smooth and lightweight, reducing friction against skin and pillow
2. Breathable and temperature regulating, helping you stay cool throughout the night
3. Gentle on sensitive skin, minimising irritation and sleep creases
4. Hypoallergenic by nature, making it suitable for nightly use
Mulberry silk, in particular, delivers softness without collapsing or bunching when pressure is applied. It moves with you, rather than against you.
What to look for in the best sleep mask for side sleepers
Not all silk sleep masks are created equal. Side sleepers should prioritise the following:
A slim, low-profile silhouette
Bulky or heavily padded masks press back into the face once your head turns. A refined, streamlined design allows the mask to sit close to the skin without resistance.
An adjustable, gentle fit
Elastic-only straps stretch and tighten unpredictably. An adjustable strap allows for a personalised fit, secure enough to stay in place, yet soft enough to forget you’re wearing it. A silk-covered strap also protects hair and scalp.
Effective light blocking without weight
True darkness comes from precision, not thickness. A well-shaped mask softly follows the contours of the face, blocking light around the nose and cheeks without rigid structure.
High-quality mulberry silk
Lower-grade silk wears quickly and loses its feel. Premium mulberry silk maintains its softness, breathability, and structure over time, night after night.
The Still Suain approach to sleep masks
Still Suain is guided by restraint. Every detail is intentional, nothing excessive.
Our silk sleep mask is designed to suit side sleepers by focusing on what matters most:
- Premium mulberry silk that feels cool, fluid, and weightless on the skin
- A minimalist profile that won’t compete with your pillow
- An adjustable, silk-covered strap for quiet, pressure-free security
- Consistent light blocking without bulky foam or rigid edges
It’s not designed to be noticed. It’s designed to disappear.
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A quieter way to sleep
Light is one of the most underestimated disruptors of rest. Removing it gently and effectively can change how quickly you fall asleep and how deeply you stay there.
For side sleepers, the right silk sleep mask doesn’t add anything to your night. It removes what shouldn’t be there.
And that’s where better sleep begins.