The Best Pillowcases in 100% Natural Cotton — Soft Where It Counts Most

Q: What sizes are available in California Design Den pillowcases?

Pillowcases are available in:Standard (21” × 30”)Standard / Queen (21” × 32”)King (21” × 40”)Sizing is designed to provide a clean fit without excess fabric or bunching, depending on your pillow size and preference.

Q: What fabrics are used in your pillowcases, and how do they feel?

Pillowcases are made from 100% cotton and available in:Long-staple cotton: smooth, balanced, and durable for everyday useCertified organic cotton: naturally grown cotton with a clean, crisp or smooth feel depending on weaveEgyptian cotton: extra-long staple fibers for a more refined, polished feel that softens over timeCotton flannel: brushed cotton with a plush, cozy surfaceFabric details are listed on each product page.

Q: Does thread count matter for pillowcases?

Thread count affects weight and density, not quality alone:400–500 TC: lighter, breathable, everyday comfort600 TC: balanced softness with more body800–1000 TC: thicker, more substantial handfeelThe right choice depends on whether you prefer a lighter or more substantial pillowcase feel.

Q: Are pillowcases sold individually or in pairs?

All pillowcases in this collection are sold as pairs, making it easy to refresh both sides of the bed or replace worn pillowcases without buying a full sheet set.

Q: How do pillowcases hold up with regular washing?

Pillowcases are tested for shrinkage, pilling, and fading. A small, natural tightening may occur after the first wash, which is already accounted for in sizing. With proper care, they’re designed to maintain their feel and appearance over time.

Q: How should I care for pillowcases, and are they certified for safety?

For best results:Machine wash warm or coldTumble dry lowRemove promptly to help reduce wrinklesAvoid bleach or optical brighteners. Every item bearing the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label is certified for safety. Organic cotton pillowcases also carry GOTS certification, and select Egyptian cotton pillowcases carry the Egyptian Cotton™ Gold Seal.

A pillowcase is the single piece of bedding that spends the most time in direct contact with your skin. That makes the fiber quality, the weave, and the construction more important here than anywhere else on the bed — and it is exactly why ours are made from nothing but 100% natural cotton.

Soft & Breathable
Gentle on sensitive skin
Shrink Proof

Fabric Comparison

Which is for you?

Grand Indulgence 1000 Cotton
Luxuriously Thick & Smooth

Made with
100% long-staple cotton, 1000 thread count
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Thick

Hotel Luxe 800 Cotton
Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Made with
100% long-staple cotton, 800 thread count
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Midweight

Egyptian Comfort Sateen
Structured & Elevated Softness

Made with
100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Lightweight

Egyptian Comfort Percale
Crisp, Matte & Comfortable

Made with
100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton
Comfortable Level
Cool & crisp
Fabric Content
Lightweight

Restful Retreat 600 Cotton
Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Made with
100% long-staple cotton, 600 thread count
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Midweight

Weekend Soft 500 Cotton
Airy, Smooth & Silky Soft

Made with
100% long-staple cotton, 500 thread count
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Lightweight

Everyday Ease 400 Cotton
Smooth & Soft

Made with
100% long-staple cotton, 400 thread count
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Lightweight

Organic Percale
Crisp, Relaxed & Extra Gentle

Made with
100% organic cotton
Comfortable Level
Cool & crisp
Fabric Content
Lightweight

Organic Sateen
Soft, Smooth & Naturally Comfortable

Made with
100% organic cotton
Comfortable Level
Soft & smooth
Fabric Content
Lightweight

The Best Pillowcases in 100% Natural Cotton — Soft Where It Counts Most
The Best Pillowcases in 100% Natural Cotton — Soft Where It Counts Most

Grand Indulgence 1000 Cotton
Luxuriously Thick & Smooth

Made with
100% long-staple cotton, 1000 thread count
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Thick

Hotel Luxe 800 Cotton
Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Made with
100% long-staple cotton, 800 thread count
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Midweight

Egyptian Comfort Sateen
Structured & Elevated Softness

Made with
100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Lightweight

Egyptian Comfort Percale
Crisp, Matte & Comfortable

Made with
100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton
Comfortable Level
Cool & crisp
Fabric Content
Lightweight

Restful Retreat 600 Cotton
Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Made with
100% long-staple cotton, 600 thread count
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Midweight

Weekend Soft 500 Cotton
Airy, Smooth & Silky Soft

Made with
100% long-staple cotton, 500 thread count
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Lightweight

Everyday Ease 400 Cotton
Smooth & Soft

Made with
100% long-staple cotton, 400 thread count
Comfortable Level
Soft & balanced
Fabric Content
Lightweight

Organic Percale
Crisp, Relaxed & Extra Gentle

Made with
100% organic cotton
Comfortable Level
Cool & crisp
Fabric Content
Lightweight

Organic Sateen
Soft, Smooth & Naturally Comfortable

Made with
100% organic cotton
Comfortable Level
Soft & smooth
Fabric Content
Lightweight

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Grand Indulgence 1000 Sateen Cotton Pillowcase Pair

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Signature Egyptian Cotton Percale Pillowcase Pair

$30.99

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Signature Egyptian Cotton Sateen Pillowcase Pair

$32.99

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Hotel Luxe 800 Sateen Cotton Pillowcase Pair

$32.99

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Restful Retreat 600 Sateen Cotton Pillowcase Pair

$29.99

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Weekend Soft 500 Sateen Cotton Pillowcase Pair

$22.99

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Everyday Ease 400 Sateen Cotton Pillowcase Pair

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Natural Organic Cotton Percale Pillowcase Pair

$22.99

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GOTS Certified, 100% Organic Cotton Sateen Pillowcase Pair

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GOTS Certified, 100% Organic Cotton Sateen Pillowcase Pair

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Why Editors Love Our Bedding

For a more budget-friendly option, the California Design Den 400 Thread Count Cotton Pillowcases offer a comfortable sleeping surface that looks and feels way more expensive than their price tag. The envelope closure keeps the pillow covered and in place, making the design a great pick for restless sleepers.

— The Spruce

If you’re looking for a high-quality cotton sheet set that’s both comfortable and durable, the California Design Den Luxury 100% Cotton Sheets King Set is a great option.

— Pixelfy

The good news is you don't have to spend a small fortune on a set of acne-fighting pillowcases. "California Design Den’s Buttery Soft Cotton Sateen pillowcases are soft to the touch and easy to maintain,"

— Yahoo Lifestyle

What sizes are available in California Design Den pillowcases?

Pillowcases are available in:

Standard (21” × 30”)
Standard / Queen (21” × 32”)
King (21” × 40”)

Sizing is designed to provide a clean fit without excess fabric or bunching, depending on your pillow size and preference.

What fabrics are used in your pillowcases, and how do they feel?

Pillowcases are made from 100% cotton and available in:

Long-staple cotton: smooth, balanced, and durable for everyday use
Certified organic cotton: naturally grown cotton with a clean, crisp or smooth feel depending on weave
Egyptian cotton: extra-long staple fibers for a more refined, polished feel that softens over time
Cotton flannel: brushed cotton with a plush, cozy surface

Fabric details are listed on each product page.

How do percale and sateen pillowcases feel different?

The weave affects how the pillowcase feels against your skin:

Percale: crisp, lightweight feel with a smooth, matte finish
Sateen: smooth, soft surface with a gentle sheen and relaxed drape

Choose percale if you like a crisp feel, or sateen if you prefer a softer glide.

Does thread count matter for pillowcases?

Thread count affects weight and density, not quality alone:

400–500 TC: lighter, breathable, everyday comfort
600 TC: balanced softness with more body
800–1000 TC: thicker, more substantial handfeel

The right choice depends on whether you prefer a lighter or more substantial pillowcase feel.

What closure styles do your pillowcases use?

Pillowcases come in two designs depending on the collection:

Classic open-end style
Envelope-style closure, with overlapping fabric to help keep pillows neatly tucked in

Both styles are designed for easy use and everyday care.

Are pillowcases sold individually or in pairs?

All pillowcases in this collection are sold as pairs, making it easy to refresh both sides of the bed or replace worn pillowcases without buying a full sheet set.

How do pillowcases hold up with regular washing?

Pillowcases are tested for shrinkage, pilling, and fading. A small, natural tightening may occur after the first wash, which is already accounted for in sizing. With proper care, they’re designed to maintain their feel and appearance over time.

How should I care for pillowcases, and are they certified for safety?

For best results:

Machine wash warm or cold
Tumble dry low
Remove promptly to help reduce wrinkles

Avoid bleach or optical brighteners. Every item bearing the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label is certified for safety. Organic cotton pillowcases also carry GOTS certification, and select Egyptian cotton pillowcases carry the Egyptian Cotton™ Gold Seal.

Cotton Pillowcases Designed for Soft, Everyday Comfort

Best Pillowcases — Natural Cotton on the Piece of Bedding That Matters Most

Most people spend more time thinking about their sheet sets than their pillowcases — which is understandable, but backwards. A pillowcase is in contact with your skin and hair for eight hours every night, washed more frequently than any other piece of bedding, and the first thing you feel when you lie down. The best pillowcases are not the most expensive ones — they are the ones made from 100% natural cotton fibers, woven to a consistent construction, and finished to hold their softness through years of regular washing. Our pillowcase collection spans sateen, percale, Egyptian cotton, and organic cotton — every weave available in cotton pillowcases across standard, queen, and king sizes.

Sateen Pillowcases — The Smoothest Natural Cotton Surface

Sateen weave brings more threads to the surface than any other cotton construction — producing a smooth, silky-soft hand feel with a subtle natural luminosity that makes a pillowcase feel refined from the first night. Our sateen pillowcases are made from 100% natural cotton, woven to a consistent thread count, and finished with the same smooth seams and neat envelope or Oxford edges as every pillow cover in our range. The natural first choice for anyone who wants the best pillowcases in a softer, drapier weave that feels as good as it looks.

Percale Pillowcases — Crisp, Clean, and Built to Last

Percale pillowcases have a tight, matte structure that gives them a clean, fresh finish and a lighter, more open texture against skin. Crisp out of the dryer, easy to keep looking neat, and honest in construction — percale is the no-fuss everyday choice for anyone who prefers a crisper hand feel on the pillow they sleep on every night. The best pillowcases for those who want a cleaner, more structured feel from their natural cotton bedding.

Egyptian Cotton Pillowcases — Extra-Long Staple, Gold Seal Verified

Made from extra-long staple Egyptian cotton fibers verified by the Cotton Egypt Association, our Egyptian cotton pillowcases offer an exceptionally smooth texture and a natural durability that holds up beautifully across hundreds of washes. The most refined pillowcase in our collection — a hand feel that improves rather than diminishes over time, backed by trusted fiber authenticity. The honest alternative to satin pillowcases for those who want smoothness on natural fiber rather than a synthetic sheen.

White Pillowcases — The Most Versatile Colour, on the Best Cotton

White pillowcases coordinate with everything — every sheet colour, every duvet cover, every bedroom palette. Our white pillowcases are made from 100% natural cotton, piece-dyed for a bright, consistent white finish that holds through regular washing without dulling or yellowing unevenly. Available in sateen and percale weaves across standard, queen, and king sizes — white pillowcases that look as considered after fifty washes as they did on the first night.

High Thread Count Pillowcases — Weight and Smoothness Combined

Thread count in a pillowcase describes the density and weight of the weave — and at higher thread counts, that density translates to a heavier, smoother feel against skin that many sleepers find noticeably more comfortable. Our 600 thread count pillowcases offer a denser, more substantial hand feel — while our 400 thread count pillowcases deliver a lighter everyday softness that suits a wider range of sleepers and seasons. Both are made from 100% natural cotton — choose based on the weight and hand feel you prefer on the pillow you sleep on every night.

Why California Design Den for the Best Pillowcases

A pillowcase gets washed more often than any other piece of bedding — and frequent washing exposes every shortcut a manufacturer takes. Most of our pillowcase we make is tested for pilling resistance, colour retention, and shrinkage in our family-owned facility. 100% natural cotton throughout, finished with neat, consistent seams and properly sized for a clean tuck on any standard, queen, or king pillow. Backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal and trusted by 8 million+ sleepers — the best pillowcases at a price that reflects honest manufacturing, not inflated retail margins.

The Best Pillowcases in 100% Natural Cotton — Soft Where It Counts Most

Fabric Comparison

Grand Indulgence 1000 Cotton Luxuriously Thick & Smooth

Hotel Luxe 800 Cotton Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Egyptian Comfort Sateen Structured & Elevated Softness

Egyptian Comfort Percale Crisp, Matte & Comfortable

Restful Retreat 600 Cotton Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Weekend Soft 500 Cotton Airy, Smooth & Silky Soft

Everyday Ease 400 Cotton Smooth & Soft

Organic Percale Crisp, Relaxed & Extra Gentle

Organic Sateen Soft, Smooth & Naturally Comfortable

The Best Pillowcases in 100% Natural Cotton — Soft Where It Counts Most The Best Pillowcases in 100% Natural Cotton — Soft Where It Counts Most

Grand Indulgence 1000 Cotton Luxuriously Thick & Smooth

Hotel Luxe 800 Cotton Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Egyptian Comfort Sateen Structured & Elevated Softness

Egyptian Comfort Percale Crisp, Matte & Comfortable

Restful Retreat 600 Cotton Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Weekend Soft 500 Cotton Airy, Smooth & Silky Soft

Everyday Ease 400 Cotton Smooth & Soft

Organic Percale Crisp, Relaxed & Extra Gentle

Organic Sateen Soft, Smooth & Naturally Comfortable

Why Editors Love Our Bedding

If you’re looking for a high-quality cotton sheet set that’s both comfortable and durable, the California Design Den Luxury 100% Cotton Sheets King Set is a great option.

The good news is you don't have to spend a small fortune on a set of acne-fighting pillowcases. "California Design Den’s Buttery Soft Cotton Sateen pillowcases are soft to the touch and easy to maintain,"

FAQs

What sizes are available in California Design Den pillowcases?

What fabrics are used in your pillowcases, and how do they feel?

How do percale and sateen pillowcases feel different?

Does thread count matter for pillowcases?

What closure styles do your pillowcases use?

Are pillowcases sold individually or in pairs?

How do pillowcases hold up with regular washing?

How should I care for pillowcases, and are they certified for safety?

Cotton Pillowcases Designed for Soft, Everyday Comfort

Best Pillowcases — Natural Cotton on the Piece of Bedding That Matters Most

Sateen Pillowcases — The Smoothest Natural Cotton Surface

Percale Pillowcases — Crisp, Clean, and Built to Last

Egyptian Cotton Pillowcases — Extra-Long Staple, Gold Seal Verified

White Pillowcases — The Most Versatile Colour, on the Best Cotton

High Thread Count Pillowcases — Weight and Smoothness Combined

Why California Design Den for the Best Pillowcases

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Grand Indulgence 1000 Cotton
Luxuriously Thick & Smooth

Hotel Luxe 800 Cotton
Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Egyptian Comfort Sateen
Structured & Elevated Softness

Egyptian Comfort Percale
Crisp, Matte & Comfortable

Restful Retreat 600 Cotton
Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Weekend Soft 500 Cotton
Airy, Smooth & Silky Soft

Everyday Ease 400 Cotton
Smooth & Soft

Organic Percale
Crisp, Relaxed & Extra Gentle

Organic Sateen
Soft, Smooth & Naturally Comfortable

The Best Pillowcases in 100% Natural Cotton — Soft Where It Counts Most
The Best Pillowcases in 100% Natural Cotton — Soft Where It Counts Most

Grand Indulgence 1000 Cotton
Luxuriously Thick & Smooth

Hotel Luxe 800 Cotton
Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Egyptian Comfort Sateen
Structured & Elevated Softness

Egyptian Comfort Percale
Crisp, Matte & Comfortable

Restful Retreat 600 Cotton
Crisp, Smooth & Soft

Weekend Soft 500 Cotton
Airy, Smooth & Silky Soft

Everyday Ease 400 Cotton
Smooth & Soft

Organic Percale
Crisp, Relaxed & Extra Gentle

Organic Sateen
Soft, Smooth & Naturally Comfortable