How to dry a pillowcase?

First of all, check the material of your pillowcase to avoid mistakes and follow the appropriate washing and drying instructions.

If in doubt, refer to the label or product sheet. A cotton cover is particularly durable and can be tumble dried without issue.

However, for more delicate fabrics, air drying, ideally outdoors, is preferable. This applies to pillowcases made of linen, double cotton gauze, cotton percale, or washed percale.

Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun for linen bedding, as it may cause fading.

If you have silk pillowcases, tumble drying is strongly discouraged. Air drying in the shade is highly recommended, especially since silk dries within a few hours if laid flat. Avoid sun exposure to prevent damaging the silk.

Regardless of the material of your pillowcases, it is advised not to dry them on or near a radiator, even if it seems like a good idea to speed up drying.

Indeed, this can damage textile fibers, promote mold growth, and pose a fire risk.

For a cotton pillowcase, we recommend selecting a moderate heat drying program, which should be sufficient to dry your cover effectively.

Some tumble dryers have drying modes by fabric type, such as "cotton drying" or "synthetic drying".

As mentioned, air drying is more suitable for linen, cotton gauze, cotton percale, and washed percale, fabrics that also dry quite quickly.

However, if you do not have outdoor space, a well-ventilated room, or lack time for air drying, a low-temperature cycle in the tumble dryer is possible.

Again, make sure not to tumble dry your silk pillowcases to avoid damage. Once washed and dried properly, you can either iron your pillowcases according to the fabric or fold them carefully and store them in a cool, dry place for next use.

Medium to high heat ironing is ideal for cotton pillowcases, while a low temperature suits cotton percale and silk (preferably still damp and turned inside out).

If you choose to iron your linen bedding, select a medium temperature that can be increased gradually if needed. You can also store it with its natural creases without ironing.

Finally, other fabrics like cotton gauze, naturally wrinkled, or washed percale do not require ironing.

And there you have it: your pillowcases are now clean and ready to accompany you through restful nights!

We recommend renewing this care every one to two weeks to maintain the brightness and freshness of your pillow covers. Feel free to adjust this frequency according to your personal needs and preferences.