Cluny Sham Single

100% Linen with 100% Cotton Trim | Garment-Dyed

$195.00

Size:

King

Queen

Euro

Quantity:

Variant

Description

Constructed with a Cluny Lace flange, Cluny Shams feature an envelope closure.

100% linen with cotton trim
Garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes

Fabric

Our Cluny Collection starts with a base of our Vintage Linen fabric and adds a delicate 100% Cotton cluny lace border.

Derived from the flax plant, linen's durability and tendency to grow softer with time make it ideal for bedding that can last for years. Linen is naturally moisture absorbent and insulating. It keeps you cool when you are hot, and warms when you are cold. Linen is also hypoallergenic and antimicrobial.

Our Vintage Linen uses a 28 single-metric yarn in both the warp and the weft. The weave is extremely balanced, which produces a linen fabric that is both soft and sturdy. The magic of our Vintage Linen is in the special washing process we use in our dyehouse. This wash opens and penetrates the depths of the fibers, softening each one and creating a truly special sleep.

Sham vs. Pillowcase

Shams and Pillowcases are both used to protect pillow inserts, but there are a wide variety of constructions. Typically, shams are more fitted and employ some method of closure to keep the pillow in place, whereas pillowcases loosely encase the pillow and are open on the side.

Care Details

Wash

Wash should be separated into light & dark colors. We recommend a lukewarm wash cycle with a gentle detergent & a cool rinse.

Do not use bleach on linen. Avoid using products that contain whitening agents such as chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids and benzoyl peroxide on garment-dyed items. The reactive dyes used for garment-dyeing are not resistant to these whitening agents.

The largest challenge with garment-dyeing is the truth that it is an art, and not a science. We must allow for a shade variation of +/- 10% from dye-lot to dye-lot.

Learn more about Garment-Dyeing.

Drying

Tumble dry with low heat. Remove bed linens promptly from the machine to reduce wrinkling. For best results, line dry.

Ironing

We at MATTEO tend to prefer a lived-in look, as such, you don't find us ironing our sheets too frequently. If you prefer a crisp looking bed, our linen should be pressed while slightly damp using the Linen or High setting.

Size

	inches	cm
King	20 x 36	51 x 91
Queen	20 x 30	51 x 76
Euro	26 x 26	66 x 66

Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric is the Cluny Sham Single made from?

The Cluny Sham Single is 100% linen with a cotton cluny lace flange trim, garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes. The Vintage Linen base uses a 28 single-metric yarn in a balanced warp-and-weft weave, then goes through a special washing process that opens and softens each fiber.

What sizes does the Cluny Sham Single come in?

The Cluny Sham Single is available in Queen (20 x 30 in / 51 x 76 cm), King (20 x 36 in / 51 x 91 cm), and Euro (26 x 26 in / 66 x 66 cm).

How do I wash and care for the Cluny Linen Sham?

Machine wash in lukewarm water with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse, separating light and dark colors. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling; for best results, line dry. Do not use bleach or products containing chlorine, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide, as these break down the reactive garment dyes.

What is the difference between the Cluny Sham and a standard pillowcase?

The Cluny Sham has a fitted envelope closure and a decorative cluny lace flange, keeping the pillow insert securely in place. A standard pillowcase is open on one side and sits loosely around the pillow without a border detail.