Description
This is a pair of Birdie Stripe pillowcases, made from a blend of 60% cotton and 40% polyester. The face carries a bold zigzag stripe in soft sage green against white, and each case is framed on its edges by a gathered ruffle trim that follows the same striped fabric. It is the ruffle that gives this pair its character, a gathered frill running the full border rather than a plain hemmed edge, so the pillowcase reads as decorative as much as functional.
These sit best on a made bed where the ruffle can be seen, layered in front of sleeping pillows or arranged against a headboard as part of a wider dressing. The green-and-white stripe is easy to place, working with plain white or cream bedding as readily as with other patterned pieces, and it suits a soft, cottage-leaning bedroom rather than a stark modern one. Because they are a pair, they dress a double or larger bed evenly, or give a single bed a spare to swap through the wash.
The cotton in the blend gives a soft, breathable handle and takes to a warm wash and tumble; the polyester content helps the fabric hold its shape and resist creasing, which matters on a ruffled edge that would otherwise want pressing. Each case closes with an envelope opening at the back, a flap of fabric that tucks the pillow in without buttons or a zip, so nothing hard sits under your head. Fill and remove the pillow through that back opening. If you like this stripe, it is worth looking across the wider Birdie Stripe range for coordinating bedding.
Specification
| Material |
60% cotton, 40% polyester |
| Design |
Birdie Stripe, printed stripe with ruffle trim |
| Construction |
Envelope closure, gathered ruffle edge |
| Sold as |
Pair |
Frequently Asked
What is the fabric made of?
These pillowcases are a cotton-rich blend of 60% cotton and 40% polyester, giving a soft, breathable feel with the shape-holding of the polyester content.
How does the pillowcase close?
Each case has an envelope closure at the back, a fabric flap that holds the pillow in place without any buttons or a zip beneath your head.
Is the ruffle on one edge or all around?
The gathered ruffle trim frames the whole border of each pillowcase, so the frill is visible on every side once the pillow is dressed on the bed.
How many pillowcases come in the pack?
This is sold as a pair, so you receive two matching pillowcases, enough to dress a double bed or keep a spare for the wash.
Will the blend crease badly?
The polyester in the blend helps the fabric resist creasing and hold its shape, which is useful across a ruffled edge that would otherwise need pressing.