100% cotton twill, hand-stitched, and printed with your design — on one side or both. These custom pillow cases give artists, designers, boutique owners, and wholesale buyers a retail-ready product that holds its shape, takes printing beautifully, and ships within 3–5 weeks of proof approval. The pillow case is included in the printing price — no separate blank to source.
Available in four sizes — 16″×16″, 18″×18″, 20″×20″, and 12″×20″ lumbar — each case features a hidden zipper and is made from durable 100% cotton twill fabric. Minimum order is 10 pieces per design. If you're ordering 100+ pieces, contact us before placing your order for special wholesale pricing.
Ordering 100+ Pieces?
Special Wholesale Pricing Available
We supply boutiques, gift shops, Faire.com sellers, interior designers, and wholesale accounts with bulk pricing and dedicated support. Reach out before placing your order to discuss volume discounts.
Pillow insert not included. For a plump, firm look, choose a pillow insert 2″ larger than the case. For a softer, relaxed look, match the insert size exactly to the case.
Why Mary's Pillow Cases
100% cotton twill fabricDense, durable weave that holds its shape through regular use and washing. Noticeably heavier and more substantial than mass-market pillow cases.
Low minimum — 10 pieces per designOrder as few as 10 pillow cases per design. Test a new design before scaling up, or run multiple designs in a single order — each at just 10 pieces minimum.
One-sided or two-sided printingPrint a single design on the front, or use both surfaces — two different designs, front-and-back branding, or complementary art that works whichever way the pillow faces.
Unlimited colorsDirect-to-material printing handles photographic images, watercolor art, gradients, and complex illustrations with full color accuracy and no extra cost.
Hidden zipper, hand-stitchedEach case arrives neatly finished with a concealed zipper that disappears into the seam — the detail that separates a polished retail product from a craft-grade one.
Virtual proof includedA digital mockup is sent before production begins. You approve it, then we print. Full refund available before proof approval.
10-piece minimum per design3–5 week productionOne or two-sided printingUnlimited colors100% cotton twillHidden zipperVirtual proof includedSizes: 16″ · 18″ · 20″ · 12×20″ lumbarShips from Southern California
Printing Options
One-Sided or Two-Sided — Your Choice
One-Sided Standard
Your design prints on the front face of the pillow. The back remains plain white cotton twill. Best for a clean, gallery-style presentation where the printed face is always forward — on a shelf, hanging on a peg, or displayed in a gift shop.
Two-Sided Popular
Two different designs — front and back. A practical way to offer variety without stocking extra SKUs: flip the pillow and the room feels different. Also used for branded front + care/label information on the back, or seasonal designs on each side.
Ideal Uses
Who Orders Custom Pillow Cases
Artists & Illustrators
Turn original artwork into home goods. Watercolor pieces, illustrations, and fine-detail prints all reproduce with full color accuracy on cotton twill.
Boutiques & Gift Shops
Carry a branded or locally themed pillow line that no big-box retailer can duplicate. Our wholesale pricing makes it viable to stock for retail at a margin.
Interior Designers
Custom pillow cases for client projects — specific color palettes, artwork, or brand identity printed exactly to spec and delivered retail-ready.
Faire & Wholesale Sellers
A consistent, repeatable custom product that ships from our California warehouse. Scale from sample to full wholesale run without changing suppliers.
Events & Commemorative Orders
Weddings, anniversaries, fundraisers, and branded events — a printed pillow case is a keepsake people actually keep and use.
Crafters & Embroiderers
Order blanks for hand-embroidery, cross-stitch, HTV, or painting — or let us print your design and ship it finished. The cotton twill surface works beautifully with all methods. Low 10-piece minimum makes testing easy.
The Process
From File to Finished Pillow — How It Works
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Place your order & upload your artwork
Select your size, specify one or two-sided printing, and upload your design file at checkout — or email it to us after ordering. Our team reviews every file before production begins and makes minor adjustments at no charge.
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We send a digital proof for your approval
Before a single pillow case is printed, you receive a mockup showing exactly how your design will look on the finished product. Review placement, sizing, and colors. Full refund available before approval. No changes or cancellations are possible after approval.
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Printed directly onto cotton twill
Using direct-to-material printing, your design is applied to the cotton twill surface with vibrant, full-color inks. Unlimited colors — illustrations, watercolor art, and gradients all print with accurate color reproduction.
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Hand-finished & shipped within 3–5 weeks
Each case is hand-stitched, fitted with a hidden zipper, inspected, and packed. Orders ship within 3–5 weeks of proof approval from our Southern California warehouse. Expedited shipping available at checkout.
Artwork Requirements
File Specs for Best Results
300 DPI resolution at actual print dimensions — sized to match the pillow face
RGB color space recommended for most accurate color output
For two-sided orders: submit separate files labeled Front and Back
Large files can be sent via Dropbox, Google Drive, or WeTransfer
Our team provides free minor print-related adjustments before production
If you are concerned about how colors will reproduce, we recommend ordering a single sample before committing to a larger run.
We reserve the right to ship ±3% of your order quantity and bill accordingly (industry standard over/under run policy).
Optional Add-On
Make It Yours — Custom Labels for Your Pillow Cases
The print is the product. The label makes it a brand. A sewn label turns a custom pillow case into a finished retail item — the kind that commands a higher price point in a gift shop, boutique, or Faire storefront. Choose where it goes based on how your customers will experience it.
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Custom Label — Sewn to the Outside Corner
Your brand name, logo, or artist mark sewn directly onto the exterior corner of the finished pillow case — visible the moment someone picks it up. The choice for retail display, gift shop shelving, and fair tables where branding needs to be immediately readable.
Inside seam labels are also available on request — contact us before placing your order.
Custom Label Pricing
Minimum 150 total pieces on your print order
Outside or inside label — $0.50 per piece
Can be added to any custom pillow case, tea towel, or apron order
Machine wash gentle cycle · cold water · mild detergent
Air dry flat — do not tumble dry to preserve print quality and fabric shape
No bleach — will damage the printed surface
If ironing is needed, iron on reverse side only — never directly on the print
Zip up the hidden zipper before washing to protect the zipper hardware
Cotton twill becomes softer and more supple with every wash cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Custom Pillow Cases
The minimum order for custom printed pillow cases is 10 pieces per design. You can order multiple designs in a single order — each design requires its own 10-piece minimum. If you're ordering 100 or more pieces total, contact us before placing your order to access special wholesale pricing and volume discounts.
Yes. You can order multiple designs in a single order — just submit a separate design file for each. Each design goes through its own proof approval before production begins. Pricing is based on quantity per design, so keep this in mind when planning a multi-design order.
One-sided printing applies your design to the front face only — the back remains plain white cotton twill. Two-sided printing lets you place a design on both surfaces. The two sides can be the same image, two different designs, or front art with back branding. Submit separate files labeled Front and Back for two-sided orders.
No — these are pillow cases (covers) only. Inserts are not included. To achieve a plump, firm look, use an insert that is 2″ larger than the case. For a softer, more relaxed pillow, match the insert size exactly to the case. Standard inserts are widely available and work well with our cotton twill covers.
Unlimited. Direct-to-material printing handles full-color artwork — photographs, watercolor paintings, detailed illustrations, gradients — at no extra cost per color. There is no color limit and no color-based pricing tier. If you are worried about how a specific color or design will reproduce, ordering a sample first is always the best approach.
Production takes 3–5 weeks after proof approval.
Pillowcases are made using an edge-to-edge printing process: your design is printed on a full roll of fabric, then the fabric is cut and stitched into finished pillowcases. Because this involves full fabric production rather than standard garment printing, the process typically takes 3–5 weeks to complete.
Yes — our blank cotton twill pillow cases are available separately and are popular with embroiderers, crafters, and decorators who prefer to apply their own designs. Visit our blank pillow covers collection to order without printing.
Important: Orders are final after proof approval. A full refund is available at any point before you approve the virtual proof. Once you approve and production begins, the order is final sale and non-refundable. Review your proof carefully — check design placement, colors, and file quality — before approving. Samples are recommended for first orders or complex artwork.
Excellent quality of printing and sewing. The invisible zipper is very tasteful.
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Barbara Fallenbaum
1st Pillow order
I was extremely pleased with the quality of the product they provided! I was also pleased with the service and efficiency that they provided
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Robert Maki
Great custom pillow cases
Second order and it went as smoothly as the first one. Great product and the printing was perfect. They've held up really well.
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Timothy Berg
Aviation Oshkosh
Great Quality
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Sara Smiley
Beautiful prints! Some issues with stitching
The prints are absolutely gorgeous and I love the feeling of the fabric! I am concerned with the strength of the stitching around the zipper though. As soon as I put a pillow insert into the case there was some tearing of the stitches holding in the zipper. Nothing I can't reinforce with my own sewing machine, but I'd love to not have to do this step. Hopefully future pillow cases will have a little stronger stitching. Will be purchasing again!
Excellent quality of printing and sewing. The invisible zipper is very tasteful.
B
Barbara Fallenbaum
1st Pillow order
I was extremely pleased with the quality of the product they provided! I was also pleased with the service and efficiency that they provided
R
Robert Maki
Great custom pillow cases
Second order and it went as smoothly as the first one. Great product and the printing was perfect. They've held up really well.
T
Timothy Berg
Aviation Oshkosh
Great Quality
S
Sara Smiley
Beautiful prints! Some issues with stitching
The prints are absolutely gorgeous and I love the feeling of the fabric! I am concerned with the strength of the stitching around the zipper though. As soon as I put a pillow insert into the case there was some tearing of the stitches holding in the zipper. Nothing I can't reinforce with my own sewing machine, but I'd love to not have to do this step. Hopefully future pillow cases will have a little stronger stitching. Will be purchasing again!
