Description
This is the Club Checkerboard pillowcase pair, and the thing to know first is the surface. The face is woven in a waffle texture that builds up into an oblong checkerboard pattern, so the check reads through the cloth itself rather than being printed on top. It is a cotton blend, 52% polyester and 48% cotton, and the pair arrives with a plain, smooth reverse behind the textured front. The colour in the photograph is a soft, pale powder blue, cool and quiet rather than deep.
A textured pillowcase sits well in a bedroom that leans modern and understated, where the interest comes from surface and weave rather than loud pattern or strong colour. The pale blue is easy to build around; it works against warm neutral walls, natural timber and darker throws, and the waffle check gives a plain bed something to catch the light. Because the pattern is tonal rather than high-contrast, it partners a range of duvet colours without fighting them, which makes it a sensible choice if you like to change other pieces around it.
The pair closes with an envelope back, so the pillow is held in with a folded flap rather than a zip or buttons, which is quick to dress and keeps the finished front unbroken by fastenings. The blend is built to dry quickly and needs no ironing, so it goes from wash to bed with very little fuss. The waffle front softens with use while the smooth reverse gives you a plain side against your cheek. If you like the look, it is part of the wider Club Checkerboard range, so the pattern can be carried across other pieces in the same design.
Specification
| Material |
52% polyester, 48% cotton |
| Design |
Waffle-texture checkerboard check, modern |
| Construction |
Waffle-weave face with plain reverse, envelope closure |
| Sold as |
Pair |
| Drying |
Quick drying |
| Ironing |
No need to iron |
Frequently Asked
What is the pillowcase made from?
It is a cotton blend, made up of 52% polyester and 48% cotton, which gives you a fabric that dries quickly and holds its shape well through repeated washing.
How does the checkerboard pattern work?
The check is created by a waffle weave on the front face, so the oblong checkerboard is a texture in the cloth itself rather than a printed design that could fade.
Does this pillowcase need ironing?
No. The supplier states there is no need to iron, so you can take it from the wash straight to the bed with very little effort.
How does the pillow go in?
It has an envelope closure at the back, which means a folded internal flap holds the pillow in place with no zip or buttons to fasten.
Is the back textured too?
No, the reverse is plain and smooth. You get the waffle checkerboard on the front and a smoother side to rest against when you sleep.
How many pillowcases come in the pack?
This is sold as a pair, so you receive two matching pillowcases, which is handy for dressing a double bed or keeping a spare.