Hebden Percale Cotton Pillowcase Pair - Cocoa Brown

This is our Hebden pillowcase pair, made from 100% cotton percale and sold as two matching cases. Percale is a plain, tight weave, so the surface has a crisp, cool feel and a flat, smooth face rather than a sheen. These cases are garment-washed, which is a wash step done on the finished item to relax the fibres, and it leaves them with a soft, lived-in handle from the first night rather than a stiff, box-fresh one. The colour here is a warm, muted cocoa brown, deep enough to ground a bed without reading as dark.

A pillowcase pair is the easy way to set the tone for a whole bed, and this one is built for relaxed, layered bedrooms rather than a formal, pressed look. The soft brown sits comfortably against natural woods, cream and off-white sheets, and simple striped or plain bedding, which makes it a forgiving choice if you like to mix textures. Being a plain colour, it works whether you keep everything tonal or use it to pick up a warmer accent elsewhere in the room. Two cases means both pillows match, or you have one to spare in the wash cycle.

The cases are finished with a mini oxford edge, a narrow flat border around the pillow, and a twin-stitched trim, which is two rows of stitching that hold that border neatly and add a quiet, considered detail. An envelope closure keeps the pillow tucked in without buttons or a zip, so there is nothing hard to lie against. Cotton is breathable and washes well, taking a warm machine wash without fuss, and the more you wash percale the softer it tends to get. Style them plain for a calm, minimalist bed, or layer them over patterned sheets to soften the mix.

How many pillowcases are in this pack?

This is sold as a pair, so you receive two matching cocoa brown pillowcases, enough to dress both pillows on a double bed.

What is cotton percale and how does it feel?

Percale is a plain, tightly woven cotton with a smooth, matt face and a crisp, cool feel, which many people prefer for a fresh night's sleep.

Why are these described as garment-washed?

Garment-washing is a finishing wash on the made-up case that relaxes the fibres, so the cotton feels soft and lived-in straight away rather than stiff.

How do the pillowcases close?

They use an envelope closure, where the fabric folds over inside to hold the pillow in place, so there are no buttons or zips to press against your face.

How should I care for cotton pillowcases?

Cotton is hard-wearing and takes regular machine washing well, and percale in particular tends to soften a little more with each wash you give it.