Hebden Striped Cotton Pillowcase Pair - Black

The Hebden pillowcase pair is pure cotton, woven with a vertical mélange stripe that runs the length of each case. In the photograph the stripe reads as a soft charcoal-black against an off-white ground, the darker yarn flecked rather than solid, which is what gives the pattern its slightly textured, tumbled look up close. Each case measures 50 x 75cm, the standard UK housewife size, and the pair is finished with an Oxford border, the flat framing edge that sits proud around all four sides.

These sit well in a bedroom that leans plain and unfussy, the kind of Scandi-inspired scheme where a single stripe does the work and everything else stays quiet. The black-and-white palette is easy to build around, taking cool greys and warm neutrals equally, and the pair coordinates with the wider Hebden range if you are dressing the whole bed rather than just the pillows. Layered over a plain duvet or set against a textured throw, the stripe holds its own without shouting.

Being 100% cotton, these are breathable and take a wash well, and cotton grows softer with use rather than stiffer. The mélange yarn means the stripe is built into the cloth rather than printed on top, so it will not fade off the surface the way a print can. An envelope closure at the back keeps the pillow tucked in with no buttons or ties to work loose, and the tucked-in flap holds a standard pillow securely through the night. The Oxford border gives the pair a more finished, put-together look on the bed, framing each case neatly whether you prop them upright or lay them flat.

What size pillows do these fit?

They measure 50 x 75cm, the standard UK housewife pillowcase size, so they fit an ordinary rectangular bed pillow rather than a square Continental one.

How many pillowcases are in the pack?

This is sold as a pair, so you receive two matching pillowcases, enough to dress both sides of a double bed or one side twice.

Is the stripe printed or woven in?

The mélange stripe is woven from coloured yarn, so the pattern runs through the cloth rather than sitting on the surface, and it will not wear off with washing.

What does the Oxford border do?

The Oxford border is a flat framing edge that surrounds the case on all four sides, giving the pillow a more tailored, finished appearance when it sits on the bed.

How does the pillowcase stay closed?

An envelope closure at the back tucks the pillow behind an overlapping flap of fabric, holding it securely in place without any buttons, zips or ties.