Marlow Stripe Printed Cotton Pillowcase Pair - Oregano/Shell

This is a pair of pure cotton pillowcases in the Marlow Stripe design, printed in a soft green and cream stripe. The two cases are made from washed cotton, which is why the cloth in the photograph looks relaxed rather than crisp: washing the fabric before it is made up softens the handle and takes the starchy sheen off a new weave, so the pillowcases feel lived-in from the first night. The stripe runs the length of the case, a narrow vertical repeat that reads as gentle texture across a bed rather than a loud pattern.

A printed cotton pillowcase like this suits a bedroom where you want colour without commitment. The green here is muted and warm, closer to a herb tone than a bright leaf, so it sits happily against natural wood, cane and the kind of earthy, undyed textiles you can see in the setting. Because they are sold as a pair, they cover a standard double or larger bed on their own, or dress the pillows in front of a plain duvet if you would rather keep the stripe to the top of the bed. They work as well layered with a solid colourway as they do with more of the same print.

Each case closes with an envelope opening, so the pillow tucks inside a flap at the back and there is nothing to fasten or unbutton. The edge is finished with a simple twin-stitch, a plain double line of stitching that keeps the border neat without adding a frill or a border. Cotton is a good choice for something your face rests on every night, because it breathes and takes a warm wash well; wash the pair together so the colour ages evenly, and they will keep their soft, washed character over time.

How many pillowcases come in this pack?

This is sold as a pair, so you receive two matching pillowcases in the Marlow Stripe printed cotton, ready to dress both pillows on a bed.

What is washed cotton and why does it matter?

Washed cotton is fabric that has been laundered before being made up, which softens the handle and gives the relaxed, lived-in look you can see in the photographs rather than a stiff new finish.

How does the pillow go into the case?

Each case has an envelope closure, which means the pillow tucks behind a flap at the back with nothing to button or tie, and the flap keeps it held inside.

What is a twin-stitch edge?

It is a plain finish made with two parallel lines of stitching around the border, giving a neat, considered edge without any frill, ruffle or contrast trim.

What colours are in the stripe?

The stripe alternates a soft muted green with a pale cream ground, a warm herbal tone that sits well against wood, cane and other natural, undyed textiles.