Classique European Pillowcase - Black Satin Stitch
The Classique European Pillowcase in Black Satin Stitch is cut from 400TC long-staple cotton sateen with dual ebony satin-stitch embroidery on all four sides. The non-flanged construction gives it a clean, unfussy edge, a graphic bordered design without the structured perimeter of the flanged style.
Description
Ebony defines the backdrop with precision, using the scale of the European pillowcases to create a strong vertical plane across the head of the bed.
Set behind lighter layers, the contrast is deliberate, allowing the bed to read as structured and controlled, with each element clearly positioned within the composition.
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Fabric & construction
The pillowcase
The Classique pillowcases are cut from 400TC single-ply long-staple cotton sateen and sized at 50 × 75cm for a standard Australian pillow insert, 50 × 90cm for King, and 65 × 65cm for European. A top-stitched flange runs close to the embroidered border on all four sides, adding structure to the perimeter without bulk. The envelope closure sits on the reverse, leaving the front uninterrupted. The pillowcase softens progressively with each wash while holding its shape over time.
The embroidery
Two parallel satin-stitch lines in colourfast viscose rayon thread run along all four sides of the front face, meeting at each corner in a defined corner motif. The surrounding flange is top-stitched just inside the embroidery so the two elements frame the face together. When the bed is made up, the tailored pillowcases continue the bordered embroidery from the quilt cover as a cohesive, unbroken design.
Specifications
| Material | 100% long-staple cotton sateen |
| Thread count | 400TC — single pick insertion, single ply |
| Weave | Sateen (4/1 construction) |
| Embroidery thread | 100% viscose rayon, colourfast |
| Embroidery | Dual satin stitch embroidered lines detailed around all four sides of the front face. |
| Colour | Ebony on white |
| Included | 1 × euro pillowcase — no flange (65 × 65 cm) |
| Closure | Envelope closure |
| Standard / Tailored | 50 × 75 cm |
| King | 50 × 90 cm |
| European | 65 × 65 cm |
| Care | Machine wash 30–40°C, gentle cycle, medium tumble dry |
| Country of design | Australia |
Care
Wash cold or warm
30–40°C on a gentle cycle. Use liquid detergent only as powder detergents and fabric softeners coat the cotton fibres and gradually dull the sateen surface and reduce its natural breathability over time.
Tumble dry medium
Remove while still slightly damp. The sateen surface smooths naturally as the fabric cools, reducing the need for ironing. Avoid over-drying as heat-set creases are harder to remove than those from line drying.
Improves with washing
Long-staple cotton settles into the weave with each wash, becoming progressively smoother and softer over time. The viscose rayon embroidery thread is colourfast and maintains its depth wash after wash.
Common questions
Are Classique European pillowcases sold individually or as a pair?
European pillowcases are sold individually. Each Classique Euro measures 65 × 65 cm, allowing you to choose the number that suits the width of your bed and the way you prefer to layer your pillows.
How many European pillowcases do I need?
As a guide, two European pillowcases suit a Queen or King bed and three suit a Super King. They are sold individually, so the number is really a question of how full you would like the back layer to look.
How does the Ebony Euro differ from the White European pillowcase?
The Ebony Euro has the embroidered border worked directly on the cotton sateen, without a flange, which gives it a clean edge. The White Euro is the only European pillowcase in the Classique range with a top stitched flange around the border, so the two differ in construction as well as colour.
Complete the set
Being a small, family-owned business allows us to focus on what matters most: timeless style that brings a touch of luxury to every home, without ever compromising on durability.
