The Various Types of Pillowcases, According to Design & Fabric

 


How on earth would our sleeping lives be, without pillowcases? Well, perhaps many of us would be sleeping with our allergies nagging us, perhaps because the pillow strands and fillings would be making us cough or sneeze. Yes, we use pillowcases to cover our pillows, as well as add decorative flair to our beds (and rooms). Here’s a look at the various types of pillowcases, according to design and fabric.

 

The 3 Main Designs of Pillowcases

Whether you’re using custom-made or standard size pillowcases, according to our experts there are three main (or popular) designs of pillowcases.  The first one is Housewife pillowcase.

 

The Housewife pillowcase has an opening, and is considered as the most popular type of pillowcase. In this type, one side is sewn close, while the other side features a wide opening for inserting the pillow.

 

Pillows will snugly fit into this design, and an inside piece of fabric on the open end secures the pillow in the case. This design is the most widely available, and most affordable, pillowcase on the market today.

 

The second main pillowcase design is the Oxford pillowcase. Oxford pillowcases are a little classier or fancier than the Housewife style, as these have a border around all the edges, which are usually two inches wide.

 

However, plain Oxford standard size pillowcases can also be used as a primary pillow, although many use Oxford pillowcases as a decorative sham for their beds.

 

Next, Bag pillowcases are commonly used by hotels and other types of accommodation in the hospitality industry. These have an opening on one side for inserting the pillow, but it has no inner flax to keep the pillow in the pouch.

 

Hotels and inns often fold the opening flap under the pillow to firmly secure it in place. And while Bag pillowcases are mainly used in hotels and inns, they’re now becoming more common in households, as they’re included with bedding sets.

 

Pillowcases by Fabric

Now, let’s take a look at the various types of pillowcases based on fabric. Whether you’re using custom-made or standard size pillowcases, the difference could be in the fabric utilized to make it.

 

Like, there are cotton pillowcases, which are made from a natural fabric that’s durable and soft. Cotton is also breathable, which means that your pillowcase should stay cool in the summer, and warm during the winter. You can also find cotton pillowcase sin all sizes, from queen, king and body pillow or standard size pillowcases.

 

Now, polyester pillowcases are made from a synthetic fabric, which is an affordable option for many households. Polyester is wrinkle-resistant and lightweight. Some are also spun to mimic cotton and are woven tightly into a microfiber.

 

Satin pillowcases are made from polyester but are processes to feel like silk.  Some bedding experts even claim that stain pillowcases can help smooth out frizzy hair, or even reduce fine lines and wrinkles from developing on a person’s face.

 

Silk pillowcases offer the same benefits as synthetic satin pillowcases, while flannel is soft and cozy, and is a favorite for use during cold and freezing weather. Throw pillows are used for mostly decorative purposes, either on a bed, couch or dining room. Having a pillow cover over these enables you to remove stains when necessary.

 

So, if you’re looking for customised or standard size pillowcases, I hope this simple yet expert-approved guide would be of great help to you.


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