Different Types Of Pillowcases And Their Materials For Construction

Humans spend approximately one-third of their lives sleeping. While this statistic may seem depressing to some, sleep is crucial to maintaining our health, well-being and overall function.

Sleep affects every organ in the body, not just the brain. Sleep restores our energy levels and is also a time for the body to heal. Our skin also restores itself during sleep by balancing its hydration levels.

If we spend one-third of our lives in contact with our pillowcase, it is evident that the fabric we choose for our pillowcase is important. In fact, choosing the wrong pillowcase for acne prone skin can lead to more breakouts and wrinkles.

Types Of Pillowcases

Pillowcases complete bedding sets in terms of both functionality and comfort. Not only do they protect pillows from dust, dirt, stains and facial oils, but add a comfortable and attractive touch.

As a species, we sometimes love nothing more than hugging a cosy pillow to make us feel relaxed and reassured while waiting for our senses to fall asleep.

Obviously, what suits one person might not suit another, which is why there are a variety of pillowcase types to suit a variety of budgets and room requirements. From the luxurious to the no-hassle, we stock them all right here at Hilden.

Housewife pillowcases

Housewife Pillowcases are found in almost every domestic home. They’re a standard case that snugly covers the entire pillow to avoid creasing, sagging and any escape attempts from the pillow inside.

Being the most popular and generic type of pillowcase means that housewife covers are also a very cost-effective option.

Bag Style

Bag Style Pillowcases are by the far the easiest and lowest maintenance on the market and are understandably loved by the hospitality industry.

Rather than incorporating the poppers, buttons or interior flap of a normal housewife pillowcase, the entrance to a bag style cover is completely open, with folding ends that can be tucked in to provide that all important neatness and finesse.

Mock Oxford

Mock Oxford Pillowcases are the most elegant and luxurious of our cover types. Incorporating a decorative frill around their edge, mock Oxfords are great for people wanting to add extra impact to their establishment’s bedrooms.

We offer a wide array of luxurious and extremely comfortable pillowcases that can be purchased in any of the impeccable styles above, as well as in a variety of fine materials.

Fabric Thread Count Explained

Many people assume that the higher the thread count a fabric is, the higher quality. It is also assumed that it is softer and finer, and for the most part may be, but what all comes down to is what this term is actually defined as.

Thread count is how many threads both vertically and horizontally are woven together in one square inch. High thread count materials typically have many very fine threads woven together, but here is the catch: measuring thread count is subjective, and often creatively done by the manufacturer and includes each fiber of each thread to make it sounds higher. Besides, 100% cotton is 100% cotton: that doesn’t change.

A higher thread count may sound enticing, but you may not be getting what you pay for. Plus, the more closely woven together threads are, the less they breathe.

Materials Used in Pillowcase Construction

There are many materials used in the construction of bedding. Cotton and cotton blends seem to be the most popular choices due to increased fabric breathability and comfort, but personal preference dictates that options pillows are varied in nature to ensure you lay your head upon the material of your choice each night. A few of the following are the most popular:

Polyester

Polyester is also a common fabric which is often mixed with cotton for absorbency. As a man made material it is very durable and lasts long. Plus it can provide good airflow as well.

Cotton/Cotton Jersey

By far the favorite material of beddings fabrics, cotton is a natural fiber that is both absorbent and breathable, and is a popular fabric to blend with other, less breathable materials.

Flannel

Flannel is typically a type of cotton weave that is more rough in appearance, but thicker and softer overall with a raw appearance. It is generally very warm and helps hold heat.

Winceyette

Winceyette is also a type of cotton weave that is double napped. Similar to flannel, it is lighter and cooler, and is very durable due to it being double sided so it can be reversed.

Silk

Silk is a natural material as well in the pillowcases, and is a smooth, durable, and highly sought after choice. Silk is very insulating, so may not sleep as cool as other choices, but it blends well with cottons to create a more breathable surface.

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