The Best Luxury Pajamas for 2026: Silk, Pima Cotton and Modal Sets Worth Gifting
By Claire Whitmore. Last updated October 2026.
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Good pajamas are a small luxury you feel every single night, which is exactly why they make such a good holiday gift. The best sets feel smooth or soft against the skin, keep you at the right temperature, survive the wash and look polished enough to answer the door in. Gift-wrapped silk or a monogrammed Pima cotton set is a present nearly everyone uses.
We built this guide from three wear-test roundups. Business Insider’s reviewer tested more than 30 pajamas over six months. Forbes Vetted’s editors and testers wore sets night and day and checked how they held up in the wash, with separate women’s and men’s guides. InStyle’s team tested 15 sets for two weeks, judging fit, comfort, breathability and how well they washed at home. We didn’t test these pajamas ourselves.
Quick answer: for silk, Eberjey’s Inez Washable Silk set is Business Insider’s best silk pick, Lunya Washable Silk is Forbes’ best luxury set, and Clementine’s 22-momme organic silk is the ultimate splurge. For cotton, Petite Plume’s Pima sets are the classic gift (with monogramming). For men, Forbes’ top pick is the Eberjey William Tencel Modal set.
Our picks at a glance
| Pajamas | Fabric | Who recommends it | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eberjey Inez Washable Silk | 16-momme, grade 6A silk | Business Insider best silk | Washable silk |
| Lunya Washable Silk | Washable mulberry silk | Forbes best luxury; InStyle best silk pant set | Silk that lasts |
| Clementine Organic Silk | 22-momme, grade 6A organic silk | Business Insider best luxury; InStyle best luxury | The splurge |
| Petite Plume Pima | Peruvian Pima cotton | Forbes best for gifting; InStyle best cotton | Monogrammed gifts |
| Cozy Earth Bamboo Stretch-Knit | Bamboo viscose, spandex | Forbes best overall (women); InStyle best bamboo | Hot sleepers |
| Eberjey Gisele | Tencel modal, spandex | Forbes best cooling (women) | Soft, stretchy, cool |
| Boll & Branch Soft Knit | Organic cotton | Forbes best organic | T-shirt softness |
| L.L.Bean Scotch Plaid Flannel | Portuguese cotton flannel | Forbes best flannel (men) and cold-weather (women) | Winter |
| Eberjey William (men’s) | Tencel modal, spandex | Forbes best overall (men) | Men’s gift |
Fabric details as reported by Business Insider, Forbes Vetted, InStyle or the brands. Sizes, colors and prices change seasonally.
How we chose
We chose based on the three wear tests above, favoring sets that more than one outlet recommended or that a tester wore and washed over months. We compared fabric and weight (for silk, momme and grade), care requirements, size ranges, pockets and fit, and whether the brand offers gift-friendly extras like monogramming. Brand links go to the official stores; where a set is also sold on Amazon, we added a tagged Amazon link.
The best luxury pajamas
1. Eberjey Inez Washable Silk PJ Set: best silk for most people
Best for: everyday silk you’ll actually wear.
Business Insider’s reviewer calls it the silk set she reaches for constantly. It’s 16-momme, grade 6A silk, so it has that smooth, glossy feel without being heavy or stiff, and it comes in short and long versions in many prints (she notes prints help disguise tiny signs of wear). The waistband sits comfortably and can be rolled without a lump. It’s washable, but it still needs more care than cotton to stay smooth.
Pros
- Washable silk
- Comfortable waistband
- Many prints; short or long
Cons
- Needs gentle care
Check current price at Eberjey | Also on Amazon
2. Lunya Washable Silk Set: best luxury set that lasts
Best for: the person who appreciates the finer things.
Forbes’ best luxury pick is 100% mulberry silk with a relaxed, drapey fit; one tester has had hers for years and says they stay just as soft through machine washing. Forbes recommends a mesh bag, delicate cycle and laying flat to dry. InStyle’s tester found the Lunya Silk Cami Pant Set so polished she’d wear it out for coffee, and loved that the pants reached her ankles at 5 feet 6 inches; InStyle recommends air-drying.
Pros
- Holds up for years
- Relaxed, flattering fit
Cons
- Pricey
- Needs careful washing
Lunya | Cami pant set on Amazon
3. Clementine Organic Silk Pajamas: best splurge
Best for: the ultimate silk gift.
Business Insider names Clementine’s Silk Short Pajama Set the most luxurious set its reviewer tried. It’s 22-momme, grade 6A silk, which feels noticeably more substantial than thinner silks while staying cool and fluid, with mother-of-pearl buttons, and it arrives in a sturdy box with a dust bag. After at least five washes it bounced back to its original look. It’s a true splurge at $350 (per BI), and the waistband could be looser. InStyle’s best luxury pick is Clementine’s organic silk long pajama shirt, though it wrinkles easily.
Pros
- Heavyweight 22-momme silk
- Gift-ready packaging
Cons
- Expensive
- Wrinkles
Check current price at Clementine
4. Petite Plume Pima Pajama Set: best gift
Best for: a classic, personalized present.
Forbes’ gifting pick is 100% Peruvian Pima cotton that felt incredible to its tester and held up exceptionally well in the wash. For an extra $20 you can embroider up to 10 characters on the top, with eight font styles and dozens of thread colors. It isn’t offered in petite or plus sizes. InStyle’s best cotton pick is Petite Plume’s Olivia Pima short set, crisp and breathable with 3/4 sleeves (size down if you like a closer fit), and Business Insider’s best long set is the Olivia Wide Leg Pima set.
Pros
- Monogramming
- Washes well
- Breathable Pima cotton
Cons
- Limited size range
- Boxy fit
Check current price at Petite Plume
5. Cozy Earth Bamboo Stretch-Knit Pajama Set: best for hot sleepers
Best for: people who overheat at night.
Forbes’ best overall women’s pajamas are 95% bamboo viscose and 5% spandex, soft and smooth on warm and cool nights, with a subtle cooling sensation; they come in XS to 3XL. They feel slippery and silky rather than cuddly. InStyle’s tester, who always runs hot, said Cozy Earth’s bamboo set kept her cool all night and was gentle on her sensitive skin, though the bottoms rode up a little.
Pros
- Cooling feel
- Wide size range
Cons
- Not cozy-warm
Check current price at Cozy Earth | Also on Amazon
6. Eberjey Gisele Long PJ Set: best soft-and-stretchy
Best for: year-round comfort in lots of colors.
Forbes’ cooling pick is 95% Tencel modal and 5% spandex. It felt buttery smooth to the tester and didn’t lose shape, wrinkle or fade after washing. It comes in 17 color combinations, and Forbes notes the long-sleeve version can be monogrammed for $15 (up to six characters). The neckline is cut quite low.
Pros
- Buttery modal
- Keeps its shape
- Monogram option
Cons
- Low neckline
Check current price on Amazon | Eberjey
7. Boll & Branch Soft Knit Pajama Set: best organic cotton
Best for: T-shirt softness with classic style.
Forbes’ tester found this long-staple organic cotton the perfect weight, keeping her at the right temperature all night. Pearlescent buttons and a rounded collar keep it from looking frumpy. It’s only offered in three neutral shades.
Pros
- Organic cotton
- Comfortable all night
Cons
- Three neutral colors
Check current price at Boll & Branch | Also on Amazon (Boll & Branch store)
8. L.L.Bean Scotch Plaid Flannel Pajamas: best for winter
Best for: cold bedrooms and holiday mornings.
Forbes picks this 100% Portuguese cotton flannel for both men (best flannel) and women (best for cold weather). It comes in regular, petite, plus and tall sizing for women and regular, short and tall for men, in classic tartans like Black Watch. It’s the coziest choice for a festive Christmas-morning look.
Pros
- Warm flannel
- Inclusive sizing
- Classic tartans
Cons
- Too warm for hot sleepers
Check current price at L.L.Bean
9. Eberjey William Tencel Modal Long PJ Set (men’s): best for men
Best for: a gift he’ll actually wear.
Forbes’ best men’s pajamas strike the right balance between sleeping comfort and lounging style. The tester said these were the ones he wanted to wear most after testing everything, praising the soft, lightweight Tencel modal and the comfortable waistband. Forbes notes it holds its stretch over time, comes in eight colors and XS to XXL, and isn’t cheap. For warm nights, Forbes also likes Lake’s Pima sleep shorts set and Cozy Earth’s bamboo pajama shorts. Lake
Pros
- Soft, stretchy modal
- Stylish for lounging
Cons
- Pricier
Check current price at Eberjey | Also on Amazon
Holiday and seasonal sets
If the recipient loves festive sleepwear, InStyle’s seasonal pick is Roller Rabbit’s Tis The Season Lily Set in Pima cotton and modal, with a slim tank and ruffled wide-leg bottoms. Roller Rabbit
Want matching holiday pajamas for the whole family? Browse matching Christmas pajamas on Amazon | Silk pajama sets on Amazon | Men’s flannel pajamas on Amazon
How to choose luxury pajamas
Silk. Business Insider calls silk the most luxurious pajama fabric: smooth, lightweight and temperature-regulating. Look for 100% mulberry silk at 15 to 22 momme; lighter silk feels airier, while higher momme is more durable and opaque. Grade 6A indicates the highest-quality fibers. “Washable” silk still does best on a delicate cycle in a mesh bag, laid flat to dry.
Cotton. BI calls cotton the king of pajama fibers and recommends Pima, a long-staple cotton that feels smoother, softer and stronger than regular cotton. Poplin is crisp and cool, lawn is airy and jersey is smooth and stretchy. Flannel is the cold-weather choice.
Modal and bamboo. Tencel modal and bamboo viscose feel silky and stretchy and tend to feel cool, which is why Forbes and InStyle recommend them for hot sleepers.
Fit and details. Check pockets, waistband comfort, size ranges and inseams. InStyle suggests sizing down on boxy sets and sizing up on silk sets that run small.
Gift touches. Monogramming (Petite Plume, Eberjey), gift boxes (Clementine) and classic colors make pajamas feel like a luxury present.
FAQ
Are silk pajamas worth it?
If you want the most luxurious feel and run warm, yes. Silk is smooth and temperature-regulating, but it needs gentle care. Washable silk from Eberjey or Lunya is the easiest to live with.
What does momme mean?
Momme measures silk’s weight and density. Business Insider recommends 15 to 22 momme; Clementine’s 22-momme silk feels weightier and more opaque than Eberjey’s 16-momme Inez.
What pajamas are best for hot sleepers?
Silk, Tencel modal and bamboo viscose. Forbes and InStyle both point to Cozy Earth’s bamboo sets, and Forbes likes Eberjey’s modal Gisele.
What are the best pajamas to give as a gift?
Forbes’ gifting pick is the Petite Plume Pima set because of its monogramming. For a splurge, Clementine’s silk arrives in a gift box with a dust bag.
The bottom line
For a silk gift, choose Eberjey’s Inez for everyday wear, Lunya for long-lasting washable silk or Clementine for the most lavish feel. For cotton, Petite Plume’s monogrammed Pima set is the classic present, and for men, Forbes’ favorite is Eberjey’s William modal set.
