Pinzon 500-Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Sateen Pillowcase Pair

by Pinzon

Product Features

• Set of 2 Standard-size pillowcases; made in Portugal
• 100 Percent Egyptian cotton in a 500-thread-count Sateen weave; 1-ply yarns
• Soft, smooth, and available in many colors; pairs with Pinzon 500-Thread-Count Egyptian Cotton Sateen Sheets
• Machine wash in cold and dry on low-heat/delicate setting
• Standard pillowcases measure 20 by 30 inches; also available in King size

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000QJFX3E
• Item model number: PIZ500-SATPIL-STD-CRM
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,934 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #11 in Home & Kitchen > Bedding > Sheets & Pillowcases > Pillowcases

Product Description

Size: Standard | Color: Cream

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy the soft, smooth comfort of 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton sateen in this pillowcase set from Pinzon. Strong and durable, Egyptian cotton is renowned for softness. A four-over sateen weave enhances this softness, plus gives the fabric extra warmth and luster. Expertly crafted in Portugal, the fabric is woven with single-ply yarns, giving it a lighter weight and a flexible drape for attractive display. Offered in Standard and King sizes, the pillowcase sets are direct coordinates to the Pinzon 500-Thread-Count Egyptian Cotton Sateen Sheets. Available in a variety of high-fashion colors, the pillowcases will complement existing home collections as well. The pillowcases are easily cared for and should be machine washed in cold water and dried using a low-heat/delicate setting. This set includes two Standard-size cases, each measuring 20 by 30 inches.

Fabric Definitions
Egyptian Cotton: Egyptian cotton is used to make some of the highest quality linens in the world, including sumptuously soft bath and bed linens. Egyptian cotton is grown to produce a longer staple, or fiber, than generic cotton, and the longer and finer a cotton staple is, the better able it is to be spun into finer count yarns, which in turn can be knitted or woven into soft, fine, and luxurious fabrics. The staple length in Egyptian cotton averages 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 inches, but can reach over 2-1/4 inches, which is twice the size of a generic cotton fiber. Products which highlight construction of Egyptian cotton are usually referring to the extra-long-staple cotton produced largely in the Nile River Valley. The humidity and rich soil around the Nile delta produce especially long cotton fibers, which are fine and vary from a light cream to dark tan color. Egyptian cotton is strong, durable, and if cared for properly, will be long lasting.

Sateen: Sateen fabric has a supremely soft, satin-like finish resulting from a four-over-one thread weave. Standard weaves, like percale, use a one-over, one-under stitch. The four-over weave puts more threads nearer the surface, resulting in a softer, warmer surface. Sateen fabrics are most often made of mercerized cotton, but can be made of other fabrics, including cotton blends, polyester, and rayon. Mercerized threads give sateen fabrics a higher luster. Mercerization, named for process-creator John Mercer, involves treating threads with a cold concentrated sodium hydroxide solution. Mercerization also increases strength, dyeability, and resistance to mildew, as well as reduces lint. Sateens can be produced in light and heavy weights, and are ideal for bedding.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best money I ever spent on sheets, August 11, 2009

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Kristin (Western WA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pinzon 500-Thread-Count Egyptian Cotton Sateen Standard Pillowcase, Set of 2, White (Kitchen)

For years and years I've looked for sheets that are affordable *and* last more than 13 months without wearing paper-thin in the middle or developing little L-shaped tears.

If you've never owned a pair of decent sheets, stop wasting your time at places like Target and Ikea and order these. I was flabbergasted at how thick and heavy they were, and they've held up beautifully.

I ordered the brown and the white, and the brown is slightly thicker and heavier than the white but has more of a tendency to pill -- the white have stayed more "satiny". Slipping into them after a long summer day is heaven.

I'm not an expensive-linens connoisseur, but you don't have to be to enjoy these, they're reasonably priced and very good quality.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A bargain, June 19, 2008

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R. Weller (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pinzon 500-Thread-Count Egyptian Cotton Sateen King Pillowcase Pair, Cream (Kitchen)

My wife and enjoy two pillows each. When we buy a sheet set, only two pillow cases are included. These are great-feeling and a bargain.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Pair, January 9, 2009

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Jeanne Scott (Seattle, Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pinzon 500-Thread-Count Egyptian Cotton Sateen Standard Pillowcase, Set of 2, Chocolate (Kitchen)

I tried the pillowcases before I tried the sheets. Loved the pillowcases in Chocolate, so I ordered the sheets that come with another set of cases. That's fine since I use four pillows on the bed. The Chocolate is rich in color, and they wash well.

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