{"product_id":"kissenbezuge-2er-set-aus-vorgewaschener-baumwolle-in-senfgelb-48-x-74-cm-atmungsaktiv-und-weich","title":"Pillowcases 2-piece set made of pre-washed cotton in mustard yellow 48 x 74 cm, breathable and soft","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePillowcases that are soft after the first wash\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew pillowcases made of pure cotton often have a problem: they feel stiff the first time you sleep on them and need six to ten washes before they become soft. These pillowcases are pre-washed — the cotton fibers have already been loosened during production. When you first put them on, they feel like a set that has already been in use for half a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes these pillowcases different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-washed stone-washed cotton:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibers are washed and mechanically treated multiple times during production — the natural stiffness of the cotton is broken before shipping. The result is an evenly soft surface with a characteristic slightly wrinkled look that doesn’t require ironing but is intentionally part of the style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% pure cotton without synthetic blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure cotton absorbs moisture and releases it again — important at night when the skin is in contact with the pillowcase for hours. Synthetic blends hold moisture against the skin, which can cause a clammy feeling on warm nights. Pure cotton regulates temperature instead of trapping it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMustard yellow as a muted accent tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e The warm mustard color sits between ochre and curry — a color that matches light wooden furniture, white walls, boho accents, and natural materials. Unlike bright sunshine yellow, this tone doesn’t become playful but remains mature and versatile for long-term combinations. Mustard yellow is one of the few accent colors that works in every season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard size 48 × 74 cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e The common European size fits all standard medium-sized pillows — no searching for special sizes, no adjusting to international measurements. The two pillowcases in the set cover a classic double bed without needing to buy additional cases separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContrast fabric look with the matching fitted sheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pillowcases harmonize with fitted sheets in the same color family and form a cohesive set — important when the bed is intended as a visual unit, not just a collection of individual components. The matching fitted sheet shown in the picture demonstrates the effect as a complete bedding suite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine washable up to 60 °C:\u003c\/strong\u003e The high washing temperature is important for hygiene — house dust mites are reliably removed at 60 °C, which is not the case at lower temperatures. Important for allergy sufferers and households with sensitive sleepers. For standard care, 40 °C is sufficient; for intensive hygiene, 60 °C is an option without risk of damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is important for care and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common concern with colored cotton pillowcases: that the color fades after several washes or that the mustard yellow shifts toward ochre or beige. The cause is usually a mix of too high washing temperature and incorrect sorting. Machine wash at 40 °C for standard care and 60 °C only when hygiene is needed, without bleach. Bleach directly alters colored fabrics, even in small amounts. Do not wash pillowcases with dark laundry — especially not in the first three to five washes, as small amounts of residual dye may still be released. After washing, air dry in the shade or tumble dry at medium temperature — the pre-washed fabric has already undergone its main shrinkage, so further shrinking is significantly reduced. Ironing is not necessary; the slightly wrinkled look is part of the stone-washed character and ironing would interrupt it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade for households that treat the bedroom as a living space, not just a place to sleep: for apartments with boho, Scandinavian, or natural decor styles; for bedrooms with wooden accents and muted wall colors; for allergy sufferers who need regular 60 °C washing; for anyone who wants to look at a made bed in the morning that doesn’t look like a hotel room but like home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor households that know the bedroom starts with every detail — and pillowcases say more than most other fabric surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hike \u0026 Haven","offers":[{"title":"Yellow \/ 48 cm x 74 cm","offer_id":52861036953943,"sku":"SAN-GELB-B86X55","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray \/ 48 cm x 74 cm","offer_id":52861036986711,"sku":"-GRAU-F02M07","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sky Blue \/ 48 cm x 74 cm","offer_id":52861037019479,"sku":"-HIMMELBLAU-Q57C91","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/1207\/3559\/files\/1715870605_6612d099-c2e3-4fa1-b307-d10cc6b63586.jpg?v=1771895601","url":"https:\/\/hikeandhaven.com\/en-gb\/products\/kissenbezuge-2er-set-aus-vorgewaschener-baumwolle-in-senfgelb-48-x-74-cm-atmungsaktiv-und-weich","provider":"Hike \u0026 Haven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}