What fabric is the Vintage Linen Bolster made from, and how is it finished?

The bolster cover is made from 100% linen, garment-washed and dyed with non-toxic dyes in MATTEO's dye house. The special washing process opens and softens each fiber, producing the dimensional texture that defines Vintage Linen. Darker colorways are finished with a contrasting white topstitch, and every cover closes with a hand-braided linen tie with a raw edge.

Is linen a good fabric for bolster pillows if you sleep hot?

Linen is one of the most effective natural fibers for temperature regulation. Derived from the flax plant, it is naturally moisture-absorbent and insulating: it keeps you cool when you are warm and adds warmth when the room is cool. Hot sleepers find linen bolsters particularly comfortable because the fabric breathes rather than trapping heat.

What is included with the Vintage Linen Bolster, and what sizes are available?

Each Vintage Linen Bolster ships with a 100% white duck down feather insert already included. Two sizes are available: 14 x 30 inches (36 x 76 cm) and 14 x 60 inches (36 x 152 cm). The smaller size works well as a single accent or floor cushion; the 60-inch size spans most queen and king headboards.

How do I care for the Vintage Linen Bolster cover?

Wash the cover separately by color in a lukewarm cycle with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse; do not use bleach or products containing chlorine, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide, as these whitening agents damage garment-dyed linen. Tumble dry on low heat or line dry for best results, and remove promptly from the machine to reduce wrinkling. If you prefer a smoother finish, press the cover while slightly damp on the linen or high iron setting.

Vintage Linen Bolster with Insert

Name: Vintage Linen Bolster with Insert
Brand: MATTEO
SKU: 102179

These versatile pillows can be used at the back of your bed in place of, or in addition to, a headboard or as comfortable foot rest at the base of your bed. They can also be placed directly on the floor and used as a floor cushion or back rest. Each bolster cover is finished with a hand-braided linen tie with a raw edge.

Our bolster inserts are filled with white duck down feathers.

100% linen
Garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes
Darker colors feature a contrasting white topstitch
100% White duck feather insert included

Vintage Linen has been our most popular fabric for over a decade. This collection pays homage to everything we love about linen that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Derived from the flax plant, linen's durability and tendency to grow softer with time make it ideal for bedding that can last for years. Linen is naturally moisture absorbent and insulating. It keeps you cool when you are hot, and warms when you are cold. Linen is also hypoallergenic and antimicrobial.

Our Vintage Linen 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.

It is difficult to understand the experience of a night's sleep in linen without trying. We hope you will. You will awake in the morning feeling refreshed and rejuvenated; linen breathes beautifully.

Wash

Wash should be separated into light & dark colors.We recommend a lukewarm wash cycle with a gentle detergent & a cool rinse.

Do not use bleach on linen. 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.

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 linen should be pressed while slightly damp using the Linen or High setting.