Your pillowcase spends the whole night against your face and hair, so it is where the fabric matters most. Each pair here is made from 100% eucalyptus TENCEL lyocell: smooth, lightweight and breathable, so it stays cool through the night rather than holding heat.
Why a TENCEL pillowcase feels cooler
TENCEL lyocell is 50% more absorbent than cotton. It takes up the moisture your skin releases overnight and lets it evaporate, so the side of the pillow you are lying on stays drier and fresher. The fibre also breathes, which is why a TENCEL pillowcase still feels cool long after you lie down. Our guide to the coolest fabric for sheets explains how fibre and weave affect temperature.
Gentle on skin and hair
The fibre has a naturally smooth surface, which suits sensitive and acne-prone skin and creates less friction against your hair while you sleep. We look at what the fabric actually does in Best Pillowcase for Hair and Skin.
What you get
- Two pillowcases per pair, in Queen and King.
- A deep envelope enclosure that keeps the pillow tucked in, with no opening working loose overnight.
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabric (24.HIN.43068), with ISO and Sedex certification.
Choosing Queen or King
Match the pillowcase to the pillow rather than to the bed. Queen pillowcases suit standard and queen pillows, and King pillowcases suit the longer king pillows, so the pillow fills the case without bunching at the end. If your bed has a mix of pillow sizes, a pair in each size keeps every pillow neat. Our Queen vs King sheet size guide covers how the sizes compare across the bed.
Why the fabric matters at night
A pillowcase picks up more warmth and moisture than any other part of the bed, because your face and hair are on it all night. A fabric that holds that moisture leaves the pillow feeling warm and damp by morning, while one that absorbs and releases it stays fresher. That is the job eucalyptus TENCEL lyocell does well, and a pair of pillowcases is an easy way to try the fabric before choosing a full set of sheets.
Care
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low, or line dry.
Complete the set
Every sheet set and duvet cover set already includes two matching pillowcases. A spare pair means a fresh one is always ready on wash day.
Frequently asked questions
Are TENCEL pillowcases good for hair?
The smooth fibre creates less friction against hair while you sleep than a rougher fabric does.
Are these pillowcases cooling?
Yes. TENCEL lyocell is breathable and absorbs moisture, so the surface stays cooler and drier through the night.
What sizes are available?
Queen and King, sold as a pair.
How do the pillowcases close?
With a deep envelope enclosure, so there are no zips or buttons against your face.
