Collection: Pillow Cases

What pillowcase size do you need?

Match the pillowcase to your pillow size, since they vary. A standard pillowcase fits a standard bed pillow, the everyday size. A king pillowcase fits the longer king pillow. A European pillowcase is square and fits the large square European pillow, used as a back support or a decorative layer behind sleeping pillows. And a housewife or Oxford style changes the edge finish. Check what size pillows you own — standard, king or European — and match the case to that, since a case that's too big slips and too small won't fit.

Which fabric suits your pillowcase?

The pillowcase sits against your face, so the fabric matters for skin and comfort. A cotton pillowcase is the breathable all-rounder, with percale crisp and cool and sateen smooth. Bamboo and silk are gentle on skin and hair, and silk is popular for reducing creasing and frizz. Linen is cool and casual. Since it's against your face all night, choose a breathable, soft natural fibre if you can, especially for sensitive skin. Match the pillowcase fabric to your sheets for a coordinated bed, or contrast them for a decorative look.

Standard, king or European — which do you need?

Each fits a different pillow and does a different job. Standard pillowcases fit everyday sleeping pillows and come in most sets. King pillowcases fit the longer king pillows on a king bed. European pillowcases are square, fitting large European pillows that prop against the headboard as back support or a decorative layer behind the sleeping pillows. Buying European cases and pillows adds a styled, layered look to a made bed. Match the case to your pillows, and add European cases if you want that fuller, layered bed look.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy pillowcases

Here's the simple bit. The pillowcase is against your face all night, so the fabric matters more than for other bedding — breathable cotton, or silk and bamboo for skin and hair, beats a rough synthetic. Match the case size to your pillow, not the bed, since standard, king and European differ. European cases add a styled layer if you want a fuller-looking bed. And buying spare cases means you always have a fresh one while others wash. Buy on the fabric against your skin, and the right size for your pillows.

FAQs – get the answers you need

What size pillowcase do I need?
Match it to your pillow — standard for everyday pillows, king for longer king pillows, and European for large square pillows used as back support or decoration.

What's a European pillowcase for?
A European pillowcase fits a large square pillow that props against the headboard as back support or a decorative layer behind the sleeping pillows, adding a styled look.

Which pillowcase fabric is best for skin?
Silk and bamboo are gentle on skin and hair, with silk popular for reducing creasing and frizz. Breathable cotton is a good everyday all-rounder.

Do pillowcases come in pairs?
Most standard and king pillowcases are sold in pairs, and quilt cover sets include matching cases. European cases are often sold singly or in pairs.

Should pillowcases match my sheets?
They can match for a coordinated look or contrast for a decorative one. Quilt cover sets include matching cases; buying separately lets you mix and layer.

Complete the bed

Pillowcases pair with the rest of the bedding. Add pillows to fill them, a sheet set, and a quilt cover to coordinate.

Paying over time is easy — a $29 set of pillowcases is four fortnightly payments of $7.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 work the same way. Everything ships from our Australian warehouse within 1–2 business days, carries a 12-month warranty, and comes with 30 days to change your mind. We're family-run and Australian, at this since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.