Tru Pillowcase Single

The Tru Pillowcase is 100% cotton in a percale weave, with a 400 thread count. It is garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes, giving it a light, soft crispness that holds up wash after wash. The name Tru is a direct reference to thread count integrity: unlike inflated counts common in the market, this is a verified 400 thread count percale, woven using a very thin 100 singles cotton yarn.

Yes. Percale is a plain 1-over-1 weave, which makes it physically difficult to achieve high thread counts. Most true percale fabrics top out well below 400 because you can only pack so many threads into one square inch of fabric. The Tru Pillowcase reaches 400 thread count by using an exceptionally thin 100 singles cotton yarn, making it one of the highest-count percale pillowcases available without any thread-count manipulation.

The Tru Pillowcase is available in Queen (20 x 33 inches / 51 x 84 cm) and King (20 x 39 inches / 51 x 99 cm). MATTEO does not offer a Standard size pillowcase; a Queen pillowcase works with a Standard pillow insert and will hang slightly longer over the edge. You can tuck the excess in to create an envelope closure, or have a seamstress make a simple alteration for a more fitted look.

Pillowcases loosely encase a pillow insert and are open on one side for easy removal. Shams are more fitted and use a closure method, such as a flap, zipper, or button, to hold the insert in place. Pillowcases are the everyday sleep choice, while shams are typically used for styling the bed when it is made. The Tru Pillowcase is a classic open-side pillowcase with a minimal 1/4" hem finish.

Separate light and dark colors before washing, and avoid overloading the machine, as this can damage long cotton fibers. A lukewarm wash with a gentle detergent and cool rinse is recommended. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling; line drying gives the best results. Do not use chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide on garment-dyed colors, as these whitening agents will damage the reactive dyes. For more detail, visit the MATTEO garment-dyeing guide.

The Tru Pillowcase is made from 100% cotton and dyed using non-toxic dyes, with no harsh chemical finishes. Garment-washing softens the fabric before it reaches you, so the pillowcase has a gentle, broken-in feel against skin from the first use. The percale weave is breathable and cool, which helps reduce overnight heat buildup that can irritate sensitive skin.

Garment-washing is a finishing process applied after the pillowcase is sewn, rather than to the raw fabric. This gives the finished piece a softer, more relaxed hand feel from the start, so there is no stiff break-in period. For a 400 thread count percale like the Tru, the washing process also deepens the characteristic crispness of the weave without leaving it harsh against skin. Because garment-dyeing is an artisanal process, a shade variation of +/- 10% from dye lot to dye lot is normal and expected.

Clearance Tru Pillowcases are samples that may show visible imperfections including off-color shading, faded edges, or minor thread irregularities. Items purchased in the same color may vary in tone due to dye lot differences. Pillowcases purchased at 80% to 90% off are eligible for store credit returns only, and all MATTEOX returns carry a $10 restocking fee. Pillowcases purchased at 50% to 70% off qualify for a full refund or store credit.