Tru Sham Single

The Tru Sham Single is 100% cotton, woven in a percale plain weave at a true 400 thread count. MATTEO achieves this by using a very thin 100-singles cotton yarn, which allows for the maximum thread density a genuine percale construction permits. The result is a light, softly crisp hand-feel that holds up wash after wash. All dyeing is done using non-toxic dyes, and each sham is garment-washed before shipping.

A sham is more fitted than a pillowcase and uses a closure to keep the pillow insert securely in place. The Tru Sham has a clean knife-edge seam and a hidden envelope closure at the back, while a standard pillowcase is open on one side and loosely encases the pillow. Shams are typically used as the finished face of a made bed, whereas pillowcases are the everyday sleep surface. If you want both, the Tru Pillowcase Single pairs directly with this sham.

The Tru 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). Euro shams are square and typically stacked behind the sleeping pillows as a design layer. All three sizes use the same 400 thread count percale construction and hidden envelope closure.

The Tru Sham is made from 100% long-staple cotton with no synthetic blends, and all colorways are dyed using non-toxic dyes free from harsh chemical finishes. The garment-washing process removes any residual stiffness before the sham reaches you, so the fabric is already broken in on arrival. Cotton percale at 400 thread count is breathable and smooth against skin, which makes it a practical option for sleepers who react to synthetic materials or heavy chemical treatments.

The Tru Sham is 100% cotton percale at 400 thread count, a spec consistent with the white-label shams used by upper-tier hotels. The hidden envelope closure keeps the pillow insert firmly in place through repeated laundering, and the knife-edge seam gives the front face a clean, flat appearance typical of a dressed hotel bed. White and Off White colorways in particular replicate the all-white bed aesthetic common to high-end hospitality. MATTEO designs and manufactures the Tru collection in Los Angeles.

Separate light and dark colors before washing, and use a lukewarm cycle with gentle detergent and a cool rinse. Do not overload the machine, as excess friction can damage the long cotton fibers. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to minimize wrinkling; line drying gives the best result. For garment-dyed colors, avoid chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, and benzoyl peroxide, as the reactive dyes used are not resistant to whitening agents. Bleach is safe for white cotton only. For more detail, visit MATTEO's garment-dyeing guide.

Thread count in percale is physically constrained by the plain 1-over-1 weave structure: you can only fit so many threads into one square inch before the construction breaks down. Many brands inflate thread count figures by counting individual plies within a twisted yarn rather than single threads. MATTEO uses a very fine 100-singles cotton yarn to weave a genuine 400 thread count percale and named it Tru to distinguish it from those inflated claims. The finished fabric has a light, softly crisp character that garment-washing refines further.

The Tru Sham Single coordinates directly with the Tru Fabric Collection, which includes duvet covers, flat sheets, and fitted sheets all woven from the same 100% cotton 400 thread count percale. Color names and dye lots are matched across pieces, so building a complete bed in Coal, Greige, White, or any other Tru colorway is straightforward. The Tru Pillowcase Single uses the same fabric and is sold separately for everyday sleeping use.