Are these shams the same fabric as the Waterfront Coverlet?

Yes, they are made from the same lightweight gauze fabric as the matching coverlet, so they coordinate seamlessly if you want a complete set.

Do these shams have envelope closures or zippers?

The merchant description does not specify the closure type. Most decorative shams use an envelope or overlap closure on the back, but confirm with the seller if this matters for your setup.

Will these wrinkle a lot after washing?

Gauze fabric naturally has a soft, slightly rumpled texture even when new, and it tends to wrinkle more than tightly woven cotton. This is part of the relaxed, lived-in look, but if you prefer crisp bedding you may find it too casual.

Can I use these shams on their own or do I need the full bedding set?

You can use them on their own with any bedding you already have. The reversible design and neutral stripe patterns make them easy to mix and match.

Waterfront Shams

machine washable

The 3-second version

Gauze fabric with a soft, lived-in texture from the first use
Reversible design: classic stripes on front, solid color on back
Machine washable and softens further with each wash
Gauze texture stays soft and rumpled, not crisp
Lightweight weave may shift and wrinkle easily

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Striped gauze shams that soften and settle with every wash

Most decorative shams feel like an obligation—stiff, formal, something you toss on the bed because it's supposed to be there. These start soft and casual, with the kind of easy, slightly textured look that makes a bed feel inviting instead of staged. The gauze weave and lived-in finish mean they skip the break-in period entirely, and the reversible design gives you flexibility without having to commit to one pattern or buy two sets.

Good gift when

Anyone who prefers bedding that feels broken-in from the start
People who want a relaxed, layered bed without a fussy look
Those who like to switch up their bedding without buying new sets

Skip it if If you want crisp, structured shams that hold their shape and look freshly pressed, the gauze texture and relaxed drape here won't deliver that tailored effect.

Specs

Sizes: Standard, King, Euro
Colors: River Stripe, Currant Stripe, Sandalwood Stripe
Design: Stripe pattern on front, solid on back
Care: Machine washable

If you're giving it

You'll need their size

Shams come in three sizes—standard, king, and euro—so you'll need to know which fits the recipient's pillows.

The details

These shams bring the relaxed texture of gauze to the head of your bed. One side features classic stripes, the other a coordinating solid, so you can flip them depending on the look you want or layer them with other bedding without committing to a single pattern.

The fabric is lightweight and airy, with the kind of soft, slightly rumpled texture that only gets better as it washes and wears. It settles in quickly, skipping the stiff new-bedding phase and landing straight in the comfortable zone where most linens take months to arrive.

Machine washable and easy to care for, these shams coordinate with the matching coverlet or work on their own with whatever bedding you already own. Available in standard, king, and euro sizes, with a choice of three stripe colorways.

Cozy Earth

Waterfront Shams

Lightweight cotton with a breezy, lived-in feel and reversible stripe-to-solid design

$88at cozyearth.com

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Ships and sold by Cozy Earth. About this merchant

The 3-second version

Gauze fabric with a soft, lived-in texture from the first use
Reversible design: classic stripes on front, solid color on back
Machine washable and softens further with each wash
Gauze texture stays soft and rumpled, not crisp
Lightweight weave may shift and wrinkle easily

Cheaper alternatives

Cloud Soft Organic Sateen Sham$38–$48

Questions

Are these shams the same fabric as the Waterfront Coverlet?: Yes, they are made from the same lightweight gauze fabric as the matching coverlet, so they coordinate seamlessly if you want a complete set.
Do these shams have envelope closures or zippers?: The merchant description does not specify the closure type. Most decorative shams use an envelope or overlap closure on the back, but confirm with the seller if this matters for your setup.
Will these wrinkle a lot after washing?: Gauze fabric naturally has a soft, slightly rumpled texture even when new, and it tends to wrinkle more than tightly woven cotton. This is part of the relaxed, lived-in look, but if you prefer crisp bedding you may find it too casual.
Can I use these shams on their own or do I need the full bedding set?: You can use them on their own with any bedding you already have. The reversible design and neutral stripe patterns make them easy to mix and match.