Tat Linen Sham Single

Name: Tat Linen Sham Single
Brand: MATTEO
SKU: 182911

100% Linen | Garment-Dyed

$325.00

Size:

King

Queen

Euro

Quantity:

Variant

Our Tat Linen 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 has been so popular we developed a cotton version in our Nap fabric as well.

The base of the Tat Linen collection is our Vintage Linen fabric, which 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 dye house. This wash opens and penetrates the depths of the fibers, softening each one and creating a truly special sleep.

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.

Description

The Tat Linen sham is finished with a tattered ruffle border around all sides and an envelope closure.

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% linen
Garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes

Fabric

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.

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

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 Tat Linen Sham made from?

The Tat Linen Sham is 100% linen, built on MATTEO's Vintage Linen base fabric, which uses a 28 single-metric yarn in both the warp and the weft for a balanced weave that is soft and sturdy. Each sham is garment-washed and dyed with non-toxic dyes at MATTEO's dye house in Los Angeles, a process that opens and penetrates the linen fibers to produce lasting softness.

What makes the Tat Linen Sham different from a standard linen pillowcase?

The Tat Linen Sham has a tattered ruffle border on all four sides and an envelope closure that holds the pillow insert securely in place, whereas a standard pillowcase loosely encases the pillow and is open on one side. The ruffle itself required months of development, including custom ruching and shirring machines and a novel cutting technique to expose the raw edge stitching detail.

What sizes does the Tat Linen Sham come in?

The Tat Linen Sham is available in Queen (20 x 30 inches / 51 x 76 cm), King (20 x 36 inches / 51 x 91 cm), and Euro (26 x 26 inches / 66 x 66 cm). Queen shams are priced at $295 and King and Euro shams at $325.

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

Wash the Tat Linen Sham on a gentle or delicate cycle in cold water, using a mesh laundry bag to protect the raw ruffle edges from friction. Use a mild, non-enzymatic detergent and avoid bleach or any whitening agents, which degrade the garment-dyed reactive dyes. Line drying or laying flat to dry is strongly preferred; if tumble drying is necessary, use low or no heat and remove promptly. Never pull loose threads at the ruffle edge; trim them carefully with sharp scissors.