The most common fabrics used for hotel pillow cases are:

• 100% cotton
• Cotton-polyester blend fabric

Hotels usually select fabric based on comfort, durability, budget, and commercial laundry performance.

Common thread counts used in hotel pillow case manufacturing include:

• 180T
• 200T
• 250T
• 300T
• 350T
• 400T
• 500T

Popular hotel pillow case designs include:

• White plain
• 3cm stripe
• 1cm stripe
• 5mm stripe
• Floral jacquard design

Luxury hotels generally prefer white bedding because it gives guests a cleaner and more premium impression.

Yes. Thread count is an important factor when selecting hotel pillow cases, but each thread count has its own advantages depending on hotel positioning and budget.

200T:
It is one of the most cost-effective fabrics for hotel use. It has a long service life and becomes softer after repeated commercial washing.

250T:
This fabric is thicker and more durable, making it popular in 3-star and 4-star hotels.

300T:
300T fabric offers a good balance of softness, comfort, durability, and commercial laundry performance. It is widely used in 4-star and 5-star hotels.

350T:
350T fabric provides a softer and smoother sleeping experience and is commonly used in luxury hotels.

400T:
400T is considered a luxury hotel bedding fabric with a very smooth and elegant surface, often used in premium 5-star hospitality projects.

Shrinkage rate:
100% cotton fabric usually has about 5% shrinkage, while cotton-polyester blend fabric is normally under 3%.

Comfort:
100% cotton provides a more natural and breathable sleeping experience.

Softness:
100% cotton is usually softer than cotton-polyester blend fabric.

Lifespan:
Cotton-polyester blend fabric generally lasts longer under industrial laundry conditions.

Price:
100% cotton fabric is normally more expensive than cotton-polyester blend material.

For many hotels, cotton-polyester blend pillow cases are chosen because they offer better durability and lower replacement costs after repeated commercial washing.

There are mainly 3 types of fabrics commonly used in 5-star hotels.

First:
100% cotton or cotton-polyester blend, 300T white plain or stripe fabric.

Second:
100% cotton, 350T white plain sateen fabric.

Third:
100% cotton, 400T white plain sateen fabric.

Luxury hotels usually focus on softness, smoothness, appearance, and guest sleeping experience, while still considering durability after industrial laundry.

There are mainly 3 types of hotel pillow case styles.

Housewife Style:
Also called envelope style. It includes an inner flap to prevent the pillow from slipping out. This is the most popular hotel pillow case style because it is practical and suitable for commercial laundry.

Oxford Style:
Oxford pillow cases include a flange border around the edges to create a more elegant and decorative appearance.

Bag Style:
This is the simplest pillow case style with an open end design.

Hotels select different styles based on room decoration, housekeeping efficiency, and budget.

For standard size pillow cases, the inner flap is usually about 15cm.

If the flap is too short, the pillow may easily slip out during use, which affects the appearance of the bed.

If the flap is too long, it becomes difficult for housekeeping staff to insert the pillow during room setup.

For king size pillow cases, the inner flap is usually around 18cm.

Proper inner flap design is important for both guest appearance and housekeeping efficiency.

Housewife pillow case means envelope style pillow case with an inner flap inside the opening.

The flap helps keep the pillow securely inside the pillow case during use and washing.

This style is the most commonly used hotel pillow case because it is simple, durable, easy for housekeeping staff to handle, and performs well in industrial laundry environments.

Oxford pillow case means a pillow case with a flange border around the edges.

Common flange sizes include:

• 1 inch
• 2 inch
• 3 inch

Oxford pillow cases are widely used in luxury hotel bedding because they create a more elegant and decorative appearance.

Some hotels also add embroidery frame lines on the flange border for a more premium hospitality look.

Oxford pillow cases look more elegant and decorative, but the price is slightly higher.

Housewife pillow cases are simpler, more practical, and more cost-effective for daily hotel operations.

Many hotels use housewife pillow cases for sleeping pillows and Oxford pillow cases for decorative back pillows.

Pillow cases must match the actual pillow size.

For hotel projects, buyers should provide exact pillow measurements to avoid fitting problems after production.

For pre-opening hotel projects, professional hotel linen suppliers usually help calculate the correct pillow case sizes based on the pillow dimensions and washing shrinkage allowance.

For housewife style pillow case:

• Standard size: 20×30”
• King size: 20×36”

For oxford style pillow case:

• Standard size: 20×30+2”
• King size: 20×36+2”

For bag style pillow case:

• Standard size: 20×35”
• King size: 20×42”

Different countries and hotel brands may use different hospitality bedding standards.

Pillow cases are usually 3cm to 5cm larger than the pillow.

If there is a pillow protector:

• Pillow protector should be about 3cm larger than the pillow
• Pillow case should be about 3cm larger than the pillow protector

For a 19×29” pillow:

• Pillow protector size should be 20×30”
• Pillow case size should be 21×31”

If there is no pillow protector, the pillow case size is usually 20×30”.

Yes.

Many hotels request embroidery logos on the right bottom corner of the pillow case.

Some hotels also embroider words such as:

• “Firm”
• “Soft”

This helps housekeeping staff identify pillow types more easily during room setup.

Yes.

Hotels often request embroidery frame lines around the flange border to create a more elegant and luxury appearance.

Some hotels prefer:

• 3 lines
• 2 lines
• 1 line

Different embroidery colors and styles can be customized according to hotel branding requirements.

No.

A pillow protector adds an extra protective layer between the pillow and pillow case.

Pillow protectors are usually produced in 2 styles:

• Zipper style
• Envelope style with inner flap

From the fabric perspective:

• Pillow protectors are commonly made from TC180 or TC200 fabric
• Pillow cases are usually made from 200T to 400T fabric

Pillow protectors can also include:

• Waterproof function
• Anti-mite function
• Padded design

There are several types of pillow protectors commonly used in hotels.

First:
Basic pillow protectors made from TC180 or TC200 fabric with zipper or envelope closure.

Second:
Padded pillow protectors similar to mattress protectors for better absorption and comfort.

Third:
Waterproof pillow protectors made from:

• Terry cotton
• Bamboo terry
• Knitted fabric

Knitted waterproof protectors may also include anti-mite function.

Yes.

Waterproof pillow protectors can be made from:

• Cotton terry
• Bamboo terry
• Cotton knitted fabric

They can be produced with zipper or envelope style closures depending on hotel requirements.

Yes.

Some anti-bed bug pillow protectors are made from 100% cotton knitted fabric treated with special waterproof and anti-mite processing.

These protectors help reduce the risk of bed bugs and allergens entering the pillow core.

Yes, but zippers may break during repeated industrial laundry because of heavy friction with other hotel linens.

For this reason, many hotel linen suppliers recommend envelope style pillow protectors for better durability and longer service life.

Some hotels have internal laundry facilities, while others use commercial laundry services.

For most hospitality operations, professional laundry service is preferred because it improves efficiency and hygiene management.

Wash hotel pillow cases at a maximum of 40°C using a gentle wash and spin programme.

Use a long rinse cycle to remove excess detergent.

Do not overload the washing machine, as excessive friction may damage hotel bedding products.

Yes.

Use tumble drying instead of direct sunlight to reduce yellowing on cotton hotel linens.

To minimize wrinkles:

• Do not overload the dryer
• Do not overdry
• Remove pillow cases immediately after drying

Yes.

100% cotton pillow cases usually have about 5% shrinkage, while cotton-polyester blend fabrics usually shrink about 3%.

Hotel linen manufacturers normally add shrinkage allowance during production to ensure correct sizing after washing.

100% cotton pillow cases can usually withstand about 150 to 180 commercial washes.

Cotton-polyester blend pillow cases can usually withstand about 180 to 220 washes.

For most hotels, pillow cases are replaced approximately every 1.5 to 2 years depending on laundry frequency and usage conditions.

Yellow stains are commonly caused by:

• Sweat
• Water
• Wine
• Juice
• Body oil

Improper drying and detergent residue may also cause yellowing after repeated industrial washing.

You can soak stained pillow cases in warm water with baking soda or stain remover detergent for about 30 minutes.

After soaking, wash them together with other hotel linens using a normal laundry cycle.