Nap Sham Single

Name: Nap Sham Single - Clearance 60
Brand: MATTEO
SKU: 295923X6

100% Cotton | 225 Thread Count | Percale Weave | Garment-Dyed

$38.00 ~~$95.00~~

Size:

King

Queen

Euro

Quantity:

Variant

Description

Nap shams have a classic 2" flange border and an envelope closure to hold your pillow insert snugly in place.

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.

100% Extra-Long Staple Cotton
Percale Weave
225 Thread Count
Garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes

Fabric

Nap is our best-selling hotel fabric for a reason; it is a classic. It is also clear evidence that thread-count is not everything.

This percale has a nice crisp finish that recalls the comfort of a lightly-starched white dress shirt. Nap will get softer and softer with every washing and it will be a favorite in your linen closet for many, many years.

Nap is woven with the finest 40's single-strand yarn available. The Italians call this weave a "quattro-quaranta" or "4-by-40". This means it uses 40's yarn in both the warp and the weft and has a density of 40 threads per centimeter in the warp as well as 40 picks per centimeter in the weft. The result is a fabric with a sturdy, balanced weave. Nap will last for a very long time making it ideal for not only hotels, but for any bedroom.

Care Details

Wash

Wash should be separated into light & dark colors. Do not overload machine as this will damage long cotton fibers. We recommend a lukewarm wash cycle with a gentle detergent & a cool rinse.

Bleach may be used on white cotton bed linens only. 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 cotton bed linens should be pressed while slightly damp using the Lightweight Cotton or Medium 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

Important Notice

All products purchased from the MATTEOX clearance page are samples that might exhibit visible flaws, including, but not limited to, off-color shades, incorrect threads, and faded edges. Products purchased in the same color might be different tones owing to differences from their respective dye lots. All products purchased at 50% to 70% off can be returned for a full refund or store credit. All products purchased at 80% to 90% off can only be returned for store credit. All returns involving a MATTEOX product are subject to a $10 restocking fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric is the Nap Sham Single made from?

The Nap Sham Single is made from 100% extra-long staple cotton in a percale weave at 225 thread count. The fabric is woven using the Italian "quattro-quaranta" method: 40's single-strand yarn in both the warp and weft, with a density of 40 threads per centimeter in each direction. The result is a balanced, hotel-grade percale with a crisp finish that softens gradually with each wash.

What sizes are available for the Nap Sham Single?

The Nap Sham Single is available in three sizes: King (20 x 36 inches / 51 x 91 cm), Queen (20 x 30 inches / 51 x 76 cm), and Euro (26 x 26 inches / 66 x 66 cm). Each sham has a 2-inch flange border and an envelope closure to hold the pillow insert securely in place.

What is the difference between a sham and a pillowcase?

A sham has a fitted construction with a method of closure, such as the envelope closure on the Nap Sham, that keeps the pillow insert snug and in place. A pillowcase loosely encases the pillow and remains open on one side. Shams also typically have a decorative flange border, as the Nap Sham's 2-inch border illustrates, which gives the bed a more finished, layered appearance.

Is the Nap Sham considered hotel quality?

Yes. Nap is MATTEO's best-selling hotel fabric. The "quattro-quaranta" weave construction produces a sturdy, balanced percale used in hotel settings specifically because of its durability and long-term performance. At 225 thread count with extra-long staple cotton, the fabric holds up to repeated industrial laundering while growing softer over time rather than degrading.

How should I care for the Nap Sham Single?

Wash in lukewarm water with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse, separating light and dark colors. Do not overload the machine, as this can damage the long cotton fibers. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling; line drying gives the best results. For garment-dyed colors, avoid chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, and benzoyl peroxide, as these will strip the reactive dye. Bleach is safe on white cotton only.

Are the dyes used in the Nap Sham non-toxic?

All Nap Shams are garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes. MATTEO uses reactive dyes applied through a garment-dyeing process, which means the sham is dyed after construction rather than at the yarn or fabric stage. Because garment-dyeing is an artisanal process, a shade variation of plus or minus 10% between dye lots is normal and expected. You can learn more about MATTEO's garment-dyeing process here.

What colors are available for the Nap Sham Single?

The Nap Sham Single is available in fifteen colors: White, Moon, Off White, Greige, Salt, Iris, Mica, Oat, Bay, Alpine, Coal, Fig, Bark, Night, and Smoke. The range spans neutral and muted tones consistent with MATTEO's understated, California-informed palette. Because each sham is garment-dyed, exact shades may vary slightly between dye lots.

Does the Nap Sham pair with other MATTEO bedding?

The Nap Sham Single coordinates directly with the Nap Pillowcase and the full Nap fabric collection, all woven from the same 100% extra-long staple cotton percale at 225 thread count. For a layered look in the same fabric family, it can also be styled alongside the Tru Sham Single or the Vintage Linen Sham Single. The full Nap Fabric Collection is available to browse by category.