Vintage Linen Sham Single

The Vintage Linen Sham is 100% linen, garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes. Linen is derived from the flax plant and is naturally moisture absorbent, hypoallergenic, and antimicrobial. The fabric uses a 28 single-metric yarn in both the warp and weft, producing a weave that is balanced, soft, and durable. With each wash, linen grows softer, making these shams a long-term investment in high quality linen bedding.

The Vintage Linen Sham 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). Each size uses the same knife-edge seam construction and hidden envelope closure to hold your pillow insert securely in place.

A sham is more fitted than a standard pillowcase and uses a closure, such as the hidden envelope closure on the Vintage Linen Sham, to keep the pillow insert snugly in place. A pillowcase loosely encases the pillow and is open on one side. Shams are typically used as a layered decorative element on a made bed, while pillowcases are the everyday sleep surface. Interior designers often layer linen shams with matching duvet covers for a cohesive, hotel-quality bed presentation.

Wash light and dark colors separately in a lukewarm cycle with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse. Do not use bleach or products containing whitening agents such as chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide, as these will damage the reactive garment dyes. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling, or line dry for best results. If you prefer a crisp look, press the shams while slightly damp on the linen or high iron setting.

Yes. Linen is naturally hypoallergenic and antimicrobial, which makes it a good choice for people with skin sensitivities or allergies. The Vintage Linen Shams are garment-dyed using non-toxic dyes, with no harsh chemical finishes applied to the fabric. The special washing process used at MATTEO opens and softens the linen fibers before the shams reach you, so they feel broken-in from the first night rather than stiff.

Darker colorways on the Vintage Linen Sham include a 1/4-inch hem with a contrasting white topstitch at the edge of the back closure. This is a deliberate design detail, not a defect. It gives the darker shams a clean, modern finish that reads well against deep, saturated linen tones like Coal, Night, Fig, and Iris.

The Vintage Linen Sham is available in a broad range of garment-dyed colorways across two shade groups. Light shades include Off White, White, Moon, Salt, Oat, Greige, Smoke, Mica, Bark, and Alpine. Darker shades include Coal, Night, Fig, Iris, and Bay. Because garment-dyeing is an artisanal process, a shade variation of +/- 10% between dye lots is normal and expected.

The Vintage Linen Sham pairs well with the full Vintage Linen bedding collection, including duvet covers and sheet sets, making it a considered gift for anyone building out a high quality linen bedroom. The broad color range, from warm neutrals like Oat and Greige to deeper tones like Coal and Fig, gives the recipient genuine choice. MATTEO shams are designed and manufactured in Los Angeles and have been one of the brand's most requested pieces for over a decade.