Best Pillowcase in Australia (2026): Silk, Linen, Cotton and Bamboo Lyocell
Comfort and fit guidance, not medical advice.
Prices and stock checked 26 Oct 2026 (AEDT); check at retailer before you buy.
Quick answer
Choose fabric by feel and care, then brand:
- Smooth and slippery: mulberry silk (22 momme). Gentle wash only.
- Crisp and airy, good for hot sleepers: linen or cotton percale.
- Soft, smooth, easy-care: bamboo-derived lyocell, sateen weave.
Why: The Science of a Good Pillowcase.
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Our picks
Links below go straight to the retailer. We haven't joined a pillowcase affiliate programme, so they earn us nothing. Our picks are not paid for.
| Pick | Fabric facts (as stated by the retailer) | What you get | Price | Care (retailer's instructions) | Returns (retailer's policy) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slip Queen Zippered Pillowcase (White) | 100% mulberry silk, 22 momme, grade 6A long fibre | 1 case, 51 × 76 cm, invisible zip | A$121 (A$121 per case) | Machine washable; see Slip's care instructions | Change of mind: goods must be unused, in the condition received and in original packaging; you pay return postage; Final Sale items excluded. No time limit is stated on Slip's page (checked 26 Oct 2026 AEDT). | See today's price at Slip |
| Gingerlilly Blissful Pure Silk Pillowcase (Black) | 100% mulberry silk, 22 momme, grade 6A, certified organic | 1 case | A$99.95 (A$99.95 per case) | Hand wash only in cool water with a silk detergent; no tumble dry; cool iron with a cloth | Full-price items: 30 days for exchange, store credit or refund | See today's price at Gingerlilly |
| CULTIVER Set of 2 Linen Pillowcases (White, Standard) | 100% European flax linen, 165 gsm, pre-washed | 2 cases, envelope closure | A$90 (A$45 per case) | No ironing needed; follow the care label | Within 30 days of delivery, unused and unwashed; A$10 fee for refunds (exchange/credit free) | See today's price at CULTIVER |
| IN BED Organic Cotton 300TC Percale Pillowslip Set (Pure White, Standard) | 100% organic cotton percale, 300 TC | 2 cases | A$75 (A$37.50 per case) | Warm gentle machine wash; dry in shade or tumble dry low; no bleach | Full-price items: within 28 days of delivery | See today's price at IN BED |
| ettitude Signature Bamboo Pillowcase Set (Cloud, Standard) | 100% bamboo lyocell, sateen weave | 2 cases | A$52.50 sale, was A$70 (A$26.25 per case) | Cold gentle machine wash, mild detergent; line dry or tumble dry low | 60-night sleep trial on eligible items; A$10 fee on refunds; final-sale items excluded | See today's price at ettitude |
Links go straight to each retailer's product page. No affiliate program is joined yet, so these links aren't tracked. If that changes, our picks won't. Some colours and sizes were out of stock when checked; we list the variant that was in stock. ettitude's price was a sale price on 26 Oct 2026. We judge each case on fabric facts, care and price only, and we don't repeat retailer marketing claims.
How to choose
Silk (mulberry)
- Feel: had the lowest friction of the fabrics tested in one independent lab test (science).
- Momme is silk's weight. Both our silk picks are 22 momme, inside the common 19–25 range.
- Care: gentle cycle, cool water. No 60 °C washes.
- Watch for: "satin" is a weave, not a fibre. Many satin cases are polyester.
Linen
- Feel: crisp and textured, softening with washing. Many hot sleepers like it.
- Care: follow the label; linen generally takes warmer washes than silk.
Cotton: percale vs sateen
- Percale is a plain one-over-one-under weave: crisp and matte. Some people find percale feels crisper and airier than sateen.
- Sateen has long floating threads: smoother and a little shinier, and it can feel warmer.
- Thread count: only compare within the same fibre and weave. Around 300 TC is typical for percale.
Bamboo-derived viscose or lyocell
- "Bamboo" fabric is bamboo pulp turned into a regenerated fibre (viscose/rayon or lyocell). Labels vary, so check which one you're buying.
- Feel: smooth and soft, often in a sateen weave.
- Care: follow the label.
Hot sleepers
Start with linen or cotton percale: many hot sleepers prefer their crisp, airy feel. Silk feels cool when you first touch it, but claims that it "regulates temperature" are unproven. Cooling bedding in general can feel cooler, but trials haven't shown clear differences in sleep measures (evidence).
Washing
Wash and dry per the care label; many people wash pillowcases weekly.
FAQ
Is silk worth it? If you like a smooth, slippery feel and don't mind gentle washing, maybe. If you want warmer, easier machine washes, choose cotton or linen.
What's the best pillowcase for hot sleepers? Linen or cotton percale, for their airier feel and easier care.
Does thread count matter? Only within the same fibre and weave. Higher isn't automatically better.
Comfort, feel and care guidance, not medical advice.
Sources
Sources: product pages and returns policies checked 26 Oct 2026 AEDT.
- Slip, White Queen Zippered Pillowcase: https://slip.com.au/products/pillowcase-white-queen-zippered · returns: https://slip.com.au/policies/refund-policy
- Gingerlilly, Blissful Black Pure Silk Pillowcase: https://gingerlilly.com.au/products/blissful-black-pure-silk-pillowcase · returns: https://gingerlilly.com.au/policies/refund-policy
- CULTIVER, Set of 2 Linen Pillowcases (White): https://cultiver.com/products/set-of-2-linen-pillowcases-white · returns: https://cultiver.com/policies/refund-policy
- IN BED, Organic Cotton 300TC Percale Pillowslip Set (Pure White): https://inbedstore.com/products/organic-cotton-percale-pillowslip-set-of-two-in-pure-white · returns: https://inbedstore.com/policies/refund-policy
- ettitude, Signature Bamboo Pillowcase Set: https://www.ettitude.com.au/products/bamboo-lyocell-pillowcase-set · returns: https://www.ettitude.com.au/policies/refund-policy
- Fabric background and research notes: The Science of a Good Pillowcase.