Artisan Silk Pajamas, Band Collar, Washable

Silk does not stretch, so we cut
everything loose on purpose. A true-to-size fit drapes the way real silk is
meant to: skimming the body, never clinging to it. Order the size you normally
wear. If you are between two sizes, size down for a more tailored line, or stay
true for something more relaxed.

We make XS to 4XL. Same silk at
every size. Same French seams. Same quality. Because luxury should be for
everyone.

The size guide above has
chest, waist, and length in inches and centimeters.

• Free shipping on US orders over $130 and arrives in five to eight business days, after a one to two day handling window.
  If you need it sooner, expedited shipping is two to four business days at
  checkout.
• Exchanges are the easy path, and
  they are free. Email care@tarasartoria.com within 30 days of delivery with your
  order number, and we send you a prepaid return label and your replacement at no
  cost. Items need to come back unworn, unwashed, and with their tags.
• Returns are also welcome within
  30 days, with no restocking fee. For straight returns, customers cover the
  original and return shipping unless the piece arrived defective or we sent the
  wrong thing. Refunds land five to seven business days after we receive and
  inspect the return.
• International orders ship for a
  flat $35 and take roughly two weeks. Because each piece is individually crafted
  in limited quantities, we cannot accept international returns or exchanges, so
  please email care@tarasartoria.com before you order. Tara herself will help you
  find the right size.
• Orders can be cancelled or
  changed within 12 hours of purchase, before they ship.

Most silk on the market is
light. Ours is significantly heavier, which is the part you feel the moment you
pick a piece up: more silk per square inch, denser drape, smoother hand, far
less prone to pilling. It is the difference between silk that flatters a hanger
and silk that flatters a person.

It is woven on traditional looms
in Vietnam’s historic silk villages, then individually crafted into each
garment with French seams throughout. French seams enclose the raw edge of the
fabric inside a second, hidden seam. They take twice as long to sew and use
more fabric, which is why most brands skip them. They are also why our silk
survives the washing machine.

To care for it, slip the garment
into the silk pouch your order arrived in (or any mesh laundry bag), wash cold
on a delicate cycle with a gentle detergent, and lay it flat to dry. No bleach.
No dry cleaner. A care card is included in every order, in case you misplace
these instructions.

Is this silk really machine
washable?

Yes. Slip the garment into the
silk pouch it arrived in, run a cold delicate cycle with a gentle detergent, and lay it flat to dry. No dry cleaner, ever. The reason it survives the washing machine is the construction: French seams throughout, woven and sewn the way silk has been cared for at home for centuries.

Why does silk this nice not
need dry cleaning?

Because it is built for daily life, not a glass case. Silk has been washed at home for thousands of years.
Dry cleaning is a fix for cheap construction and synthetic finishes, not a feature of real silk. Ours is woven on traditional looms and individually crafted with French seams that hold up to a washing machine.

What does “premium-density”
mean, and why does it matter?

Silk is measured by weight per square inch. Most silk on the market is light. Ours is significantly heavier.
The heavier the silk, the better it drapes, the longer it holds its color, the less it pills, and the longer it lasts. You feel the difference the moment you pick a piece up.

I am between sizes. Should I
size up?

No. Our cut is already loose, because silk does not stretch. Order the size you normally wear. If you want a more tailored line, size down. If you want more room, stay true.

Do you make silk for men?

Yes. Roughly two thirds of our customers are men. Pajamas, robes, boxers, and shirts in XS to 4XL. The same silk, the same French seams, the same care.

Will I have to iron it?

Almost never. Body heat softens silk wrinkles within minutes of wearing it, and a quick steam handles the rest.
If it is sleepwear, you can usually skip both. We share your dislike of ironing, which is part of why we love silk.

What are French seams, and
why do you use them?

A French seam encloses the raw edge of the fabric inside a second, hidden seam. The garment is finished inside and out, with no exposed threads anywhere. It takes twice as long to sew and uses more fabric, which is why most brands skip it. Turn any of our pieces inside out and look. That is not a marketing phrase, it is a construction
standard you can verify.

Is this silk suitable for
sensitive skin?

Yes. Mulberry silk is naturally hypoallergenic and temperature regulating, and ours is free from the harsh chemicals used in dry cleaning and synthetic finishes. Many of our customers with eczema and skin sensitivities tell us it is the first fabric they have been able to sleep in comfortably.

Can I wear this every day?

Yes. Our customers tell us they wear the same robe and pajama sets multiple times a week for years. The density
is the durability.

How does this compare to
satin?

Satin is a weave, usually made from polyester. Silk is a natural fiber. Polyester satin traps heat, pills quickly, and feels different against the skin within an hour of wearing it. Mulberry silk breathes, regulates temperature, and gets softer with wear.

Are these giftable?

Yes, and the gift wrapping is part of the gift. Every piece arrives in an artisan-crafted silk pouch you can reuse as a wash bag, a travel pouch, or a storage pouch.

What is the silk pouch that
comes with my order?

Instead of a disposable cardboard box, every Tara Sartoria piece arrives wrapped in a handcrafted silk pouch. It is the gift wrapping, the wash bag we recommend for machine-washing your silk, and a travel or storage pouch. One object, three jobs, no waste.

Do you offer free returns?

Free exchanges within 30 days on U.S. orders, including a prepaid label both ways. Standard returns are also welcome within 30 days with no restocking fee, but customers cover shipping unless the item arrived defective. Email care@tarasartoria.com to start either one.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. International shipping is a flat $35 and takes roughly two weeks. Because each piece is individually crafted in limited quantities, we cannot accept international returns or exchanges, so please email Tara at care@tarasartoria.com before you order and she will help you find the right size.

Who is behind Tara Sartoria?

Tara Nguyen, founder. She grew up near a 1,000-year-old silk village in Vietnam, completed a PhD in Information Systems in Australia, and was awarded the Newton International Postdoctoral Fellowship by the British Academy and the Royal Society. Her research on technology and economic opportunity took her into the field across 23
countries, consulting for the United Nations, USAID, and the Asian Development
Bank. Tara Sartoria is the business she built when she wanted something more
tangible than another report.

We are a women-owned, US-based
silk brand, and we donate 10% of our profits to fund university scholarships
and microfinance loans for women in disadvantaged communities. When these women
succeed, they lift the hopes and dreams of the whole community. This is not a
charity add-on. It is built into the business.

Our silk is woven on traditional
looms in Vietnam’s historic silk villages and individually crafted by skilled
hands, not on a factory assembly line. Fair wages, flexible work, low-impact
production, no fabric waste. Every piece arrives wrapped in a handcrafted silk
pouch you can reuse as a travel bag, a wash bag, or a storage pouch.

If you care about what you own
and who made it, you are exactly who Tara Sartoria is for.