Hebden Percale Cotton Pillowcase Pair - Denim Blue

The Hebden pillowcase pair is made from 100% cotton, with two faces that behave quite differently. One side is a waffle weave, the small raised grid of squares you can see across the front of the cushions in the photograph. The other is a garment-washed percale, a smooth, plainly woven cotton that has been laundered before it reaches you so the fabric already feels lived-in rather than crisp and new. It is sold as a pair, in the denim blue you see here, a soft mid-blue that sits somewhere between grey and navy.

Two faces means you get to choose. The waffle side is the textured one, open and slightly springy against the skin, and it suits a relaxed, layered bed where you are happy to see the weave. Turn the pillow over and the percale side gives you a flatter, cooler surface for reading or sleeping. It is an easy match for casual, unfussy bedding rather than a formal set, and the muted blue works alongside natural wood, warm neutrals and stone-coloured walls of the kind shown here.

Both faces are cotton, which is why the fabric breathes well and takes a wash without fuss. The pillow goes in through an envelope closure, the overlapping flap on the back that tucks the pillow away with no buttons or zips to catch, and keeps it from working its way out overnight. Cotton is best washed on a cool cycle and warm-ironed if you want the percale side smooth; the waffle side is meant to look softly textured, so pressing it is optional. If you like the look, the wider Hebden range carries the same relaxed waffle in matching pieces.

How many pillowcases are in the pack?

This is sold as a pair, so you receive two matching pillowcases in denim blue, enough for one standard double bed setup.

What is the difference between the two sides?

One face is a raised waffle weave for texture, the other is a smooth garment-washed percale, so you can turn the pillow to suit how you feel.

What does garment-washed mean?

It means the fabric has been laundered before you get it, which softens the cotton and gives it a relaxed, already worn-in feel rather than a stiff, new finish.

How do I put the pillow in?

There is an envelope closure on the back, an overlapping flap you tuck the pillow behind, so there are no buttons or zips to fasten and nothing to press against your face.

Is the cotton easy to look after?

Cotton breathes well and washes readily. A cool wash suits it, and you can warm-iron the percale side if you prefer it smooth while leaving the waffle side textured.