Eberjey was founded in 1996 in Miami by Ali Mejia and Mariela Rovito, and in its own words it is known for buttery-soft TENCEL™ Modal and washable silk pajamas, with the Gisele TENCEL™ Modal set as its signature style. Today Eberjey makes sleepwear, loungewear and lingerie for women, plus pajamas for men, kids and pets.
This page gathers the brand facts stated on Eberjey’s About page, then summarizes the fabrics, certifications, product categories and gifting options.
Who founded Eberjey, and when
- Founded: 1996.
- Founders: Ali Mejia and Mariela Rovito, who are co-founders.
- Where it started: Miami, Florida.
- Leadership: Mariela Rovito serves as CEO, and Ali Mejia serves as Chief Inspiration Officer and leads Eberjey’s creative teams.
Each fact above appears on Eberjey’s About page. Eberjey describes itself as known for buttery-soft TENCEL™ Modal and washable silk pajamas and the philosophy “For the Softer Side of Life.” For more on the founders, read How Does Ali Mejia Choose Sustainability in Her Everyday Life? and What Is Eberjey’s Tireless Pursuit of the Perfect PJ?
The signature Gisele set
Gisele is Eberjey’s signature style. In its product copy, Eberjey says that in the mid-2000s it set out to create the world’s softest pajamas, and that Gisele merges a classic men’s PJ silhouette with TENCEL™ Modal fibers. The Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set ($158, sizes XXS–XXL) pairs a piped long-sleeve top with a relaxed pant. Gisele also comes as shortie sets, cami sets and the Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Sleepshirt ($128).
- Fabric: 95% LENZING™ TENCEL™ Modal, 5% elastane.
- Care: turn inside out, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, use only non-chlorine bleach when needed, tumble dry low.
- Eberjey describes the knit as temperature-regulating and gentle on skin.
Main fabrics at a glance
| Fabric | Example | Composition | Regular price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TENCEL™ Modal | Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set | 95% LENZING™ TENCEL™ Modal, 5% elastane | $158 |
| Washable silk | Inez Washable Silk Long PJ Set | 100% mulberry silk | $298 |
| Organic Pima cotton | Organic Pima Cotton Long PJ Set | 100% organic Pima cotton | $228 |
| Flannel | Flannel Long PJ Set | 50% organic cotton, 50% modacrylic | $198 |
| Viscose blend | Nautico Long PJ Set | 63% viscose, 37% cotton | $198 |
| Recycled bouclé | Recycled Boucle Hoodie | 100% recycled polyester | $158 |
Modal is a type of rayon, a regenerated cellulose fiber made from wood, with high tenacity and a high wet modulus, so it holds its shape when wet. Learn more in What Is TENCEL™ Modal Fabric?
Certifications you will see on Eberjey labels
- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100: Eberjey’s About page says it holds OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification, and many product descriptions note fabrics verified by it. It is a label for textiles tested for harmful substances; OEKO-TEX says every thread, button and accessory is tested.
- bluesign®: Eberjey says its washable silk is produced using bluesign®-certified processes. bluesign is an independent system that screens chemical inputs and assesses processes from the start of textile production.
What Eberjey makes: women, men, kids and pets
- Women: pajama sets, sleepshirts, chemises and slips, robes, loungewear and lingerie such as the Soft Stretch Recycled Lace Plunge Bralette ($78). See lingerie.
- Men: the Henry TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set ($168, sizes XXS–XXL) and the William TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set ($168, sizes XXS–XXL), which Eberjey says matches back to the women’s Gisele PJs. See men’s pajamas.
- Kids: the Kids TENCEL™ Modal Unisex Long PJ Set ($72) in sizes 2–10 and the Kids Flannel Long PJ Set ($72) in sizes 2–14. See kids.
- Pets: the Gisele Printed TENCEL™ Modal Pet PJ ($58), sizes S–XXL, with a button-down front and contrast piping. See pet PJs.
- Accessories: slippers such as the Sherpa Slipper ($78), socks and silk eye masks.
Gifting: gift box and digital gift card
- Gift box: the Gift Box Your Entire Order? option adds Eberjey’s rose gift boxes to an order for $10. Some items, such as select robes and gift cards, are excluded, and it is not available for pre-ordered items.
- Digital gift card: the Eberjey Digital Gift Card comes in amounts from $50 to $500. It is delivered by email and is redeemable online and in-store. See gift cards.
Where to start if you are new to Eberjey
- For yourself: the Gisele Long PJ Set, the signature style, in sizes XXS–XXL.
- For a silk lover: the Inez Washable Silk Long PJ Set, which the care label says can be machine washed cold on a delicate cycle and laid flat to dry.
- For a partner: the William set, which Eberjey designed to match the women’s Gisele PJs.
- For the whole family: flannel in women’s, men’s and kids’ sizes, plus the pet PJ for the dog.
- When you are unsure of size or style: the digital gift card, delivered by email.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Eberjey?
Eberjey was founded by Ali Mejia and Mariela Rovito. Mariela Rovito serves as CEO and Ali Mejia serves as Chief Inspiration Officer.
When and where was Eberjey founded?
Eberjey was founded in 1996 in Miami, Florida.
What is Eberjey known for?
Eberjey describes itself as known for buttery-soft TENCEL Modal and washable silk pajamas. Its signature style is the Gisele TENCEL Modal PJ set.
What fabric are Eberjey Gisele pajamas made of?
Gisele pajamas are 95% LENZING TENCEL Modal and 5% elastane, and they are machine washable.
Does Eberjey make pajamas for men, kids and pets?
Yes. Eberjey makes men’s sets such as Henry and William, kids’ pajamas in sizes 2–14 depending on style, and a pet PJ in sizes S–XXL.
Does Eberjey offer gift boxes and gift cards?
Yes. Gift boxing is $10 per order, and the digital gift card comes in amounts from $50 to $500, delivered by email.
