Vintage Linen Pillowcase Single

The Vintage Linen Pillowcase is 100% linen, woven using a 28 single-metric yarn in both the warp and the weft. This balanced weave produces a fabric that is soft yet sturdy. Every pillowcase is garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes at MATTEO's dyehouse in Los Angeles, which opens and penetrates the fibers to deliver lived-in softness from the first night.

Yes. Linen is naturally hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, and moisture-absorbent, making it well-suited for sensitive skin. The fabric is also temperature-regulating: it keeps you cool when warm and retains warmth when the temperature drops. MATTEO's garment-washing process further softens the fibers so the pillowcase feels gentle against skin from the first use, without the break-in period that untreated linen can require.

The Vintage Linen 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 pillowcase size; a Queen pillowcase works well with a standard pillow insert and will hang slightly longer over the edge. That extra length can be tucked in to create an envelope closure, or a seamstress can make a simple alteration if a closer fit is preferred.

Pillowcases loosely encase the pillow insert and are open on one side, while shams are more fitted and use some form of closure, such as a flap, zipper, or button, to keep the insert in place. The Vintage Linen Pillowcase uses a minimal 1/4-inch hem and an open-end construction, making it straightforward to slip on and off. Shams are typically used for a more tailored, layered bed presentation, whereas pillowcases are the everyday sleeping choice.

Darker colorways, such as Coal, Fig, Night, and Bark, include a contrasting white topstitch detail at the hem that lighter colors do not have. This is a deliberate design choice that gives deeper shades a subtle visual accent consistent with MATTEO's artisanal aesthetic. All colors, light and dark, are garment-dyed using non-toxic dyes, so the color is worked into the fiber rather than sitting on the surface.

Separate light and dark colors before washing and use a lukewarm cycle with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse. Do not use bleach or any products containing whitening agents such as chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide, as these will break down the reactive garment dyes. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling; line drying gives the best result. If a crisp finish is preferred, press while slightly damp on the Linen or High iron setting. For more detail, see MATTEO's garment-dyeing guide.

Linen does grow softer with each wash and use, which is one of the reasons it has been MATTEO's most popular fabric for over a decade. The Vintage Linen collection goes a step further: a proprietary washing process at MATTEO's dyehouse pre-softens the fibers before the pillowcase reaches you, so the break-in period most people associate with untreated linen is significantly reduced. The result is a fabric with a relaxed, lived-in quality from the start, one that continues to improve with age.

The Vintage Linen Pillowcase is available at a trade discount of 25% through MATTEO's wholesale program, making it a practical option for designers specifying luxury linen bedding for residential projects. The 100% linen construction, garment-washed finish, and non-toxic dyeing process meet the material and sustainability standards that design-focused clients expect. The range covers 15 colorways, from White and Off White through to deeper tones like Coal and Night, giving designers flexibility across a range of interior palettes.