Impetigo: The danger of your cotton pillowcase spreading the infection

Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the superficial layers of the skin, caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus. It manifests as red sores that rupture, ooze, and form distinct honey-colored crusts. Sleeping on a standard cotton pillowcase while suffering from impetigo on the face or neck is extremely dangerous. The fabric mechanically interferes with the healing process and actively spreads the bacteria.

The Mechanical Tearing of Honey Crusts

Cotton is a woven, abrasive material. As you turn your head during sleep, the cotton fibers latch onto the fragile honey-colored crusts. This friction forcefully rips the scabs off before the skin has healed underneath. Not only does this cause sharp pain and bleeding, but it also releases the highly contagious bacterial fluid inside the sore. The porous cotton absorbs this infected fluid, turning your pillowcase into a bacterial breeding ground that re-infects other areas of your face throughout the night.

Absolute Zero Embroidery

When dealing with a highly contagious and open bacterial infection, any texture on your bedding is a severe hazard. This is the uncompromising rule of the Silkhouse pillowcase: absolute zero embroidery. We completely forbid raised logos or thick decorative seams. A single thread of embroidery can rip open a bacterial sore in your sleep. You rest on 100% pure, uninterrupted smooth silk for maximum clinical safety.