Can I use these as regular sleeping pillowcases?

Yes. The envelope closure keeps your pillow in place, and the percale back is smooth enough to sleep on. Many people use them as everyday pillowcases rather than just decorative covers.

How do I wash these shams?

Machine wash them with your other cotton bedding. The fabric is designed to soften with washing, and the textured front maintains its appearance even after repeated laundering.

Do these come in a set or individually?

The set includes two pillow shams, so you get a matching pair in either standard or king size depending on what you order.

Will the stripe pattern show through light-colored sheets?

The stripe is on the front of the sham only, so it will not affect how your sheets look. The percale back is a solid color that sits against your bedding.

Sunwashed Stripe Sham Set - Last Call

The 3-second version

Textured stripe on front, smooth percale on reverse side
Envelope closures hold pillows securely without hardware
Made from cotton in Portugal, softens with each wash
Muted, low-contrast stripe
Final sale item

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Textured cotton stripe shams with percale backing in relaxed tones

Most decorative shams are either fussy—requiring constant fluffing and dry cleaning—or too plain to anchor a bed. These split the difference by putting a soft, textured stripe where you see it and a practical percale weave where it touches your face. The envelope closure means you can use them as everyday sleeping pillows, not just props you toss aside at night. If you want pattern without stiffness and a cover you can actually launder, the dual-sided construction makes that possible.

Good gift when

Anyone refreshing bedding without replacing the whole set
People who prefer natural fibers and easy-care fabrics
Beds that need visual interest without bold color
Those who like sleeping on their decorative pillows

Skip it if If you want high-contrast pattern or saturated color, the washed-out stripe may feel too understated.

Specs

Material: 100% Cotton
Closure Type: Envelope flap
Made In: Portugal
Quantity: 2 pillow shams
Available Sizes: Standard, King
Available Colors: Iris

What's included

2 pillow shams with envelope closures

If you're giving it

You'll need their size

Choose standard or king size to match the recipient's pillows.

The details

These pillow shams put different fabrics on each side: a textured cotton stripe across the front and smooth percale on the back. The front surface carries faded, low-contrast stripes that read more as texture than pattern, while the reverse gives you the flat, matte finish percale is known for. Both sides are woven from cotton and made in Portugal.

Each sham closes with an envelope flap that tucks your pillow in without zippers or buttons. The set includes two shams, so you can dress a pair of standard or king pillows depending on the size you choose. The stripe pattern runs in muted tones—soft enough to layer with solid bedding or other prints without competing.

Because the front fabric is textured, it has a lived-in look straight out of the package. The percale back stays crisp and cool against your skin if you flip the pillow over during the night. You get the visual weight of a stripe without the stiffness of a heavily starched surface.

The cotton construction means these shams breathe well and soften further with washing. Envelope closures keep your pillows from sliding out but still let you remove and launder the covers easily. The color palette leans neutral, making it simple to swap them into a rotation or use them as a starting point when you want to refresh your bedding without a full overhaul.

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Sunwashed Stripe Sham Set - Last Call

Two pillow covers with envelope closures, textured front and crisp reverse

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The 3-second version

Textured stripe on front, smooth percale on reverse side
Envelope closures hold pillows securely without hardware
Made from cotton in Portugal, softens with each wash
Muted, low-contrast stripe
Final sale item

Questions

Can I use these as regular sleeping pillowcases?: Yes. The envelope closure keeps your pillow in place, and the percale back is smooth enough to sleep on. Many people use them as everyday pillowcases rather than just decorative covers.
How do I wash these shams?: Machine wash them with your other cotton bedding. The fabric is designed to soften with washing, and the textured front maintains its appearance even after repeated laundering.
Do these come in a set or individually?: The set includes two pillow shams, so you get a matching pair in either standard or king size depending on what you order.
Will the stripe pattern show through light-colored sheets?: The stripe is on the front of the sham only, so it will not affect how your sheets look. The percale back is a solid color that sits against your bedding.