Tat Cotton Sham Single

Name: Tat Cotton Sham Single - Clearance 60
Brand: MATTEO
SKU: 182968X6

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

$110.00 ~~$275.00~~

Size:

King

Queen

Euro

Quantity:

Variant

FRAY-EDGE MATERIAL

Gentle Washing Only
Always wash frayed or raw-edge fabric on a gentle or delicate cycle using cold water. Avoid harsh agitation, which can accelerate fraying beyond the intended design.

Use a Mesh Laundry Bag
Place the sham inside a mesh laundry bag before washing to reduce friction and prevent threads from catching on other items or machine parts.

Mild Detergents
Use mild, non-enzymatic detergents. Avoid bleach or strong chemicals, which can weaken the fabric and increase fraying.

Avoid Ironing Over Edges
If ironing is needed, avoid pressing directly on the frayed edges, as the heat can cause further unraveling or distortion. Use a pressing cloth and low heat setting if ironing the body of the sham.

Trim with Care
Over time, some additional fraying may naturally occur. Gently trim loose threads with sharp scissors—never pull them, as that can worsen the damage.

Air Dry
Lay flat to dry or hang dry. Do not tumble dry, as the tumbling action can rapidly deteriorate the raw edges. If necessary, fluff briefly on low or no heat to soften the fabric after air drying.

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.

Description

Our Tat Cotton sham is constructed with a tattered ruffle border and an envelope closure to hold your pillow 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% Cotton
Garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes
Percale weave
225 Thread count

Fabric

A cotton version of our classic Tat Linen collection! Our Tat collection is a true labor of love. We took a traditional ruffle detail and deconstructed it. We exposed the fine stitching details that are usually hidden underneath the seam and left the edges raw. We spent months adjusting the ruffle length and sewing tension.We even had to develop special ruching and shirring machines along with a novel cutting technique to get the ruffle just ruffle just right. It was worth it!

Tat Cotton uses our Nap percale as a base fabric. Nap is woven with the finest 40s single-strand yarn available. 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.

Care Details

FRAY-EDGE MATERIAL

Gentle Washing Only
Always wash frayed or raw-edge fabric on a gentle or delicate cycle using cold water. Avoid harsh agitation, which can accelerate fraying beyond the intended design.

Use a Mesh Laundry Bag
Place the sham inside a mesh laundry bag before washing to reduce friction and prevent threads from catching on other items or machine parts.

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.

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

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 Tat Cotton Sham made from?

The Tat Cotton Sham is 100% cotton, woven in a percale weave at 225 thread count using MATTEO's Nap base fabric. Nap is woven with 40s single-strand yarn, giving it a crisp finish similar to a lightly-starched dress shirt. It is garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes, and it softens with each wash without losing its structure.

What makes the Tat Cotton Sham different from a standard pillowcase?

The Tat Cotton Sham has an envelope closure that holds the pillow insert firmly in place, whereas a standard pillowcase is open on one side and loosely encases the pillow. The sham also has a tattered ruffle border, a deconstructed take on a traditional ruffle where the raw edges and fine stitching details are intentionally left exposed. MATTEO developed custom ruching and shirring machines and a novel cutting technique to achieve the exact ruffle proportion.

What sizes does the Tat Cotton Sham come in?

The Tat Cotton Sham 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). The Euro size works on square European pillow inserts and is a common choice for layered, design-forward bed styling.

How should I wash the Tat Cotton Sham?

Wash the sham on a gentle or delicate cycle in cold water and place it inside a mesh laundry bag to reduce friction on the raw ruffle edges. Use a mild, non-enzymatic detergent and avoid bleach on garment-dyed colors; bleach is safe only on white cotton. Air dry flat or hang dry for best results, and if you need to tumble dry, use low or no heat briefly to soften the fabric after air drying. Never pull loose threads at the ruffle edges; trim them carefully with sharp scissors.

Is the tattered ruffle on the Tat Cotton Sham intentional, or is it a defect?

The raw, exposed edges are intentional and central to the Tat design. MATTEO spent months refining the ruffle length and sewing tension, and developed specialized ruching and shirring machines to achieve the exact finish. Some additional fraying may occur over time with washing, which is a normal part of the sham's lived-in character; trim any loose threads gently with sharp scissors rather than pulling them.

What colors is the Tat Cotton Sham available in?

The Tat Cotton Sham is available in fifteen garment-dyed colors: White, Moon, Off White, Greige, Salt, Iris, Mica, Oat, Bay, Alpine, Coal, Fig, Bark, Night, and Smoke. Because garment-dyeing is an artisanal process, MATTEO allows for a shade variation of plus or minus 10% between dye lots, meaning two shams ordered at different times in the same color may vary slightly in tone.

Does the Tat Cotton Sham pair with other pieces in the Tat collection?

Yes. The Tat Cotton Sham is the cotton version of MATTEO's classic Tat Linen collection and shares the same deconstructed ruffle detail and design language. It pairs directly with the Tat Cotton Duvet Cover for a cohesive bed. The 225 thread count Nap percale base fabric also coordinates with other MATTEO cotton percale bedding if you want to mix across collections.

Is the Tat Cotton Sham a good choice for people with sensitive skin?

The Tat Cotton Sham is made from 100% cotton and dyed using non-toxic dyes, with no harsh chemical finishes. Cotton percale at 225 thread count is breathable and soft against skin, and the garment-washing process removes sizing and residual chemicals before the sham reaches you. People sensitive to synthetic fibers or chemical dyes often find MATTEO's garment-washed, non-toxic cotton bedding a suitable option.