Description
The Birdie Stripe pillowcase pair is a cotton-blend case with a broad striped pattern, each stripe outlined by a zigzag rickrack edge, and a gathered ruffle running around the outer border. The photograph shows a deep burgundy ground alternating with soft pink stripes, with the ruffle trim carried in the same two tones. Sold as a pair, this is a pillowcase set rather than a single case, so both of your standard pillows can be dressed to match. The fabric is a 60% cotton, 40% polyester weave, which gives you the soft handle of cotton alongside the crease-resistance and hard wearing quality that polyester adds to a blend.
These cases suit a bedroom leaning towards a cottage or country look, where the ruffle border and the pink-and-burgundy stripe do the decorative work without needing much else around them. They sit comfortably against plain bedding in either of the two tones, or you can layer them with a striped or floral duvet cover if you want the pattern to build. Because the pair is finished the same on both sides, you can turn or flip them as you make the bed and the look stays consistent, which is a practical point on cases that get handled every day.
The pillowcases close with an envelope opening, the flap that tucks your pillow in behind an internal fold rather than fastening with buttons or a zip, so there is nothing hard to press against when you lie down. The rickrack outlines and the ruffle are the finishing details that set these apart from a plain striped case. Being a cotton-rich blend, they wash and dry easily and take everyday laundering well, making them straightforward to keep fresh through regular use. The stripe and ruffle combination gives you a clear starting point if you are pulling a coordinated cottage-style bedroom together.
Specification
| Material |
60% Cotton, 40% Polyester |
| Design |
Birdie Stripe, printed stripe with rickrack outlines |
| Construction |
Ruffle trim border, envelope closure, 180 thread count |
| Sold as |
Pair |
| Colour |
Burgundy/Blossom |
Frequently Asked
What is the pillowcase made from?
Each case is a cotton-rich blend of 60% cotton and 40% polyester, giving you the soft feel of cotton with the crease-resistance polyester adds to the weave.
How do the pillowcases fasten?
They use an envelope closure, where an internal flap tucks the pillow in behind a fold, so there is no button or zip to press against as you sleep.
How many pillowcases are included?
This is sold as a pair, so you receive two matching pillowcases, enough to dress both standard pillows on a bed to the same look.
Can I use both sides?
Yes, the pair is finished the same on both faces, so you can turn or flip the cases as you make the bed and the pattern stays consistent.
What is the ruffle detail around the edge?
A gathered fabric frill runs around the outer border of each case, with a zigzag rickrack line outlining the stripes, giving a cottage-style finish.