How to Select Pillowcases & Pillow Shams?

Answer 1

A pillow is a sizable cushion to support the head, most often in bed or on a couch or chair. Most pillows, especially those for the bed, are encased in pillow cases or pillow shams to protect the pillow itself during use, allowing it to last as long as possible. How do you select a pillowcase? Follow the below steps to determine which pillowcase or pillow sham works for you.

• Adding pillowcases to a comforter or duvet creates a bedding set, which can be purchased all at once or in separate pieces.

• Pillowcases should be washed weekly, because they're in direct contact with a person's body. Even with washing, pillowcases accrue large quantities of dust and huge numbers of microbes. They should be replaced every few years, especially if the user has Allergies.

• Non-U.S. pillowcases have a pocket inside the opened end to hold the pillow. In the U.S., without this pocket, the pillow can have a tendency to spill from the case.

• Decorative pillows brighten the room in which they reside. They're unlikely to be slept with, as they lack a launderable pillowcase and are not as soft as regular pillows.

• Plain pillowcases are called housewife pillowcases. They're very easy to make and can give a crisp look to a bed.

• Pillowcases are easily turned into aprons, boxer shorts, doll dresses or can be used for many other non pillow-related activity.

• Shams are decorative pillow cases that are not meant to be slept on.

• Pillowcases bring warmth to a guest room. They can provide an extra prod to get children into bed if the pattern is interesting, e.g. the outline of a child's favorite character or that of bunny or teddy bear.

• Any image on the internet, or otherwise electronically stored, can be put onto a pillowcase if you print the picture to iron-on transfer paper.

Pillowcases are available that help with acne and allergies, including Asthma. Patra Selections, renowned worldwide retailer of silk clothing and bedding, alleges that silk pillowcases slow visible aging, minimizing wrinkles. There may be some truth to this: silk proteins are widely used in beauty products.