Pillow cases

Fresh cotton & linen pillow cases help protect your pillows, skin and health

The humble pillow case may seem like one of the simpler linens in our lives, but chances are it’s the only one you spend 8 hours a night with your face pressed directly against! Simply put, something doesn’t have to be complicated to be important, and keeping your pillow cases clean and fresh can bring a host of benefits.

Help your pillows last longer

Pillow cases are the primary line of defense in protecting your bed pillows against everyday wear and tear, including sweat and skin oils. By changing your pillow cases regularly, you’ll help your pillow stay clean longer, minimizing how often it will need to be washed.

Make fresh pillow cases part of self-care

The self-care movement is (thankfully!) in full swing, with more people taking time to intentionally nurture themselves physically and emotionally. In practice, this can include a limitless array of activities, from taking up yoga or meditation to simply making time in the morning to watch the news. 

For many people, a daily skincare regimen is a pivotal aspect of their self-care, and often includes using rich serums or restorative masks at night. While these skincare marvels can work wonders on your complexion, without regular laundering they can also build up on your pillow cases. If you have a product-heavy nighttime skincare routine, consider changing your pillow cases twice as often as your sheets.

Bid adieu to achoo!

Unfortunately, there isn’t a pillow case in the world that can cure allergies, but changing your pillow cases regularly can help in a few key ways…

Washing pillow cases kills dust mites. We shed quite a bit of dead skin while we sleep, which just happens to be a favorite meal of dust mites. Many people are highly sensitive to dust mites, making regular laundering of sheets and pillow cases on a high temperature a must. This makes a cotton pillow case especially popular for allergy sufferers as they can be washed and dried on high temps.

Is your pillow sometimes a pet bed? Whether you share your home with a dog, cat, bunny or other furry friend or friends, if they’re allowed on the bed they usually find their way to the pillow. And who could blame them? But for as cute and comfy as they look curled up where you lay your head at night, their dirty paws and dander can spell big sneezing trouble. If you can’t keep them off the pillows, changing the pillow cases after their nap is the next best solution!