Among all the types and sizes of pillows, the Queen size pillows are the most popular. It often runs hand in hand with the smaller Standard size and making them both almost indistinguishable. This goes the same for their respective pillowcases.
Owners
of new pillows sometimes run into fitting problems with the linens. Some are
wondering what size exactly is a Queen pillowcase. With the proliferation of
makers of pillowcases, the sizing sometimes is compromised.
As a
user, you would expect that you can trust the standard measurement of pillow
sizes to fit into the existing queen size pillowcases for good coverage and fit. Mostly,
our pillow sizes match up properly with their respective case sizes.
Dimensions / loft
The dimensions of a pillow are not restricted to its length and width. There is also the consideration regarding the loft of a pillow. The pillow’s loft is defined on how high it measures when resting upon a flat surface.
Loft, however, does not define firmness level because a lofty feather pillow will distribute into a much thinner surface when compressed. Memory foam on the other hand keeps its overall height under the same weight.
For
this reason, your pillow case must take into account the overall dimensions and
the materials of the pillow you are using. This is so to avoid compromising the
comfort you have been promised by the product.
Fitting
When you try to place a queen size pillow in a standard pillow kisses, it may look like it fits perfectly. However, the case may keep the filling from distributing under your head properly and create a firmer feel.
If you try to place a queen size pillow in a standard pillowcase, it may look like it fits perfectly fine, but the case may keep the filling from distributing under your head correctly, creating a firmer feel.
You
would naturally want to buy a pillowcase size that matches the pillow you have.
Generally, a pillowcase is approximately 1 inch longer in length and width that
the pillow sizes you chose, not counting the flap end. There are also the
different categories of queen size pillowcases.
Housewife
This is
one pillowcase style that is very popular. These cases are made to fit snugly
on your pillow and enclosed with a zipper, buttons, or an envelope style flap
to hold the pillow and prevent it from slipping out.
Bag style
This is
most familiar to costumers. This one is exactly as it sounds, the pillow
fitting into the case through an open bag end. These don’t close completely and
the longer ends provide easy pillow access and keep it also enclosed and
protected.
Oxford / Mock Oxford
The Oxford and the Mock Oxford gives a snug fit for your pillow through a back envelop style opening. These borders are generally 2 to 3 inches in width which adds to the overall dimensions. An Oxford case has mitered corner, while the mock does not.
The
Queen Size pillowcases size is determined by the accepted Queen pillow size
within the industry as a norm.
