Pillowcase Buyer Beware — 1-2★ Warning Reviews
20 most helpful negative reviews — real warnings from real buyers
Pillowcase Buyer Beware — Top 1-2★ Warning Reviews
Real negative reviews ranked by helpfulness. These are the most useful warnings from actual buyers.
Mayfair Linen King Size Pillow Cases Set of 2-800 Thread Count 100% Cotton Pillowcases for Sleeping - Soft, Sateen Weave Cooling Pillow Case Cover (Silver) - Quality Like Egyptian Cotton
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 1736 found helpful | 2018-08-15
The sheets I received are very rough, they contain fabric runs and burs. They did not have Mayfair labels nor any label saying they are 800 ct. They are not the sheets shown or reviewed on the site which I purchased. Very unsatisfied and the company refused to let me return sheets, only will offer 50% back…buyer beware!
100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase for Hair and Skin with Hidden Zipper, 22 Momme, 600 Thread Count Natural Silk Pillowcase, Soft Smooth Both Sided Silk Pillow Cover(Silver Grey, Standard 20’’×26’’,1pc)
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 1078 found helpful | 2020-06-13
This pillowcase is FAKE and is NOT SILK, it’s polyester! This knockoff is actually satin, aka: man-made polyester. Real silk is shiny on both sides. This is not. If you compare the outside fabric to the inside, one side is dull. It should be shiny in both sides of the fabric.
Aller-Ease Compressed Body Pillow Cover, 20" X 54", White, 2 Count
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 690 found helpful | 2018-04-07
There were bed bugs in the pillowcase with this product. I am so grossed out right now. I can not believe that this is happening. It looks like the eggs just hatched and they started to crawl around. I killed them all with bug spray. But now I am super freaked out about my bed. I have pics too. I have never had any issues with bugs in my bed.
ZIMASILK 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase for Hair and Skin Health,Both Sides 19 Momme Silk Floral Print,1pc (Standard 20’‘x26’’,Green Leaves)
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 599 found helpful | 2018-06-21
Got two if these. Each in its box. Please see the picture. They have a diferent silk texture. They have a different colour. They have a different size. All is visible from the picture. And I did not even mention that one was nicely foulded and the other was all crumpled.
Mayfair Linen King Size Pillow Cases Set of 2-800 Thread Count 100% Cotton Pillowcases for Sleeping - Soft, Sateen Weave Cooling Pillow Case Cover (Silver) - Quality Like Egyptian Cotton
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 581 found helpful | 2018-05-16
These sheets are of good quality at a reasonable price. I was expecting them to be softer due to the thread count, but overall a good purchase.
UPDATE: These sheets have not held up well after just a few washings. They have shrunk and have little "balls" from wear. I no longer recommend these sheets
100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase for Hair and Skin with Hidden Zipper, 22 Momme, 600 Thread Count Natural Silk Pillowcase, Soft Smooth Both Sided Silk Pillow Cover(Silver Grey, Standard 20’’×26’’,1pc)
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 518 found helpful | 2020-02-13
Received today, quickly realized it felt nothing like real silk (real silk should not catch at all as your hand runs over it) then performed a burn test on some stray threads which confirmed it’s fake (burned fast and had to be blown out.
ZIMASILK 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase for Hair and Skin Health,Both Sides 19 Momme Silk Floral Print,1pc (Standard 20’‘x26’’,Green Leaves)
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 517 found helpful | 2018-08-06
I got impetigo (a contagious bacterial infection) on my FACE after using this product. Absolutely disgusting.
Bedsure Satin Pillowcase Standard Set of 2 - Silver Grey Silk Pillow Cases for Hair and Skin 20x26 Inches, Satin Pillow Covers 2 Pack with Envelope Closure, Gifts for Women Men
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 488 found helpful | 2019-10-02
Pro: satin pillowcase reduces bedhead
Cheap
CONS: Cheap, as in poorly made.
In less than two weeks of normal use, one of the cases is already covered with runs. These were inexpensive, but I expected them to hold up a little longer than 13 day :(
See photos.
HC COLLECTION Pillow Cases - Set of 2 Standard/Queen Size Pillowcases, 20" x 30", Microfiber Pillowcase Pack -Burgundy
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 475 found helpful | 2016-12-12
Totally incorrect expectation–
Here are the details for my Amazon order:
HC Collection 1500 Thread Count Egyptian Quality 2pc Set of Pillow Cases, Silky Soft & Wrinkle Free (ALL COLORS/SIZES)-King Size, Chocolate Brown (Leave Product Review)
HC Collection 1500 Thread Count Egyptian Quality 2pc Set of Pillow Cases, Silky Soft &…
Mayfair Linen King Size Pillow Cases Set of 2-800 Thread Count 100% Cotton Pillowcases for Sleeping - Soft, Sateen Weave Cooling Pillow Case Cover (Silver) - Quality Like Egyptian Cotton
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 461 found helpful | 2017-03-15
Where do I begin? Well, the material is thin and neither soft nor smooth. The stitching is of the poorest quality possible. It is so bad that after one washing all the seams were puckered. While examining that, I noticed a gap where the sewing had failed to capture both sides.
Amazon Basics 100% Cotton Hypoallergenic Pillow Protector Case Body, White, 55" L x 21" W
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 414 found helpful | 2020-01-26
[[VIDEOID:8cad47e6e298150374b399329723bf63]] I purchased this with the hope it would have been quiet.
I was wrong, it makes an annoying noise and I can’t handle it every time I turn my head on the pillow.
I returned it, please see the video and judge yourself.
Hope this helps!
Jocoku 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcases Set of 2 for Hair and Skin and Super Soft and Breathable Queen Size Nature Silk Pillowcases (Queen, Gray)
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 345 found helpful | 2020-02-04
[[VIDEOID:f721932cdc1fe6aa68acb3378c1e4c11]] When I first opened the package I was skeptical because the pillowcase was not as soft or shiny as I expected. I have silk scarves and they are shinier and way softer and flow like water! The second thing that was wrong was when slept in this pillowcase, it made me sweat in the middle of the night!
ALASKA BEAR Silk Pillowcase for Hair and Skin Beauty Sleep 100 Real Mulberry Silk Anti-Aging Pillow Slip Case Cover, Queen (1pc, Black)
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 342 found helpful | 2018-03-03
I had tried a different brand of silk pillowcase that were basically ruined by washing them once or twice. I read the reviews of several silk pillowcases to see if customers were able to wash it and have it still be "silky." The reviews for this pillowcase were mostly positive about it being able to survive washing.
HC COLLECTION Pillow Cases - Set of 2 Standard/Queen Size Pillowcases, 20" x 30", Microfiber Pillowcase Pack -Burgundy
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 317 found helpful | 2015-03-13
I would never purchase anything from this company again. Notice the wording in their description: "Egyptian Quality." I, like most, thought that meant Egyptian cotton. No. These cases are polyester and not Egyptian cotton. OK, my stupid. But, in my mind, this company deliberately tried to deceive and used false wording purposely.
Cooling Mattress Topper Twin XL for Back Pain, Extra Thick Mattress Pad Cover, Plush Pillow Top Overfilled with Down Alternative, Deep Elastic Pocket, White
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 314 found helpful | 2021-05-10
It must be a joke just a mattress pad beyond disappointed actually upset now I have to hassle to return this flimsy garbage gave all stars so they wouldn’t hide my review
Several people have bought this item and got, bed bug (mine did) others dirty used moldy and Amazon knew so I had it on my couch all night not knowing hopefully they were…
Mayfair Linen King Size Pillow Cases Set of 2-800 Thread Count 100% Cotton Pillowcases for Sleeping - Soft, Sateen Weave Cooling Pillow Case Cover (Silver) - Quality Like Egyptian Cotton
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 284 found helpful | 2016-10-30
The violation of law is the absence of fiber content labels including country of origin. There are no tags on either the sheets or pillow cases. There is a reason that there are no labels.
YANIBEST Silk Pillowcase for Hair and Skin 22 Momme 600 Thread Count 100% Mulberry Silk Bed Pillowcase with Hidden Zipper, 1 Pack Standard Size Pillow Case Grey
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 278 found helpful | 2020-03-02
This pillowcase is described to be 100% silk, BUT IT IS NOT SILK!! It is a synthetic material. I do not appreciate being lied to, and I am returning this asap for a refund. I honestly don’t understand all of the positive reviews here. If you want real silk, keep looking elsewhere because this is not it!
Bedsure Satin Pillowcase Standard Set of 2 - Silver Grey Silk Pillow Cases for Hair and Skin 20x26 Inches, Satin Pillow Covers 2 Pack with Envelope Closure, Gifts for Women Men
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 267 found helpful | 2019-04-14
I do not have particularly sensitive skin, whatsoever. After receiving these pillowcases, I washed them and then after 2 days of sleeping with them, I started breaking out in these mysterious hives. I found out it was contact dermatitis and the hives were all located on areas of my body that were touching the pillowcase while sleeping.
National Allergy Premium 100% Cotton Zippered Pillow Protector - Queen Size - White - 4 Pack - 300 Thread Count - Hypoallergenic Bed Pillowcase with Zipper - Breathable Encasement Cover
⭐ (1/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 253 found helpful | 2018-11-25
My own fault for not looking more closely at the materials involved. It has a plastic feel and smell on the inside and therefore is also noisy as you move around on it as well. Don’t buy these unless you like sleeping on plastic!
Threadmill Luxury Pillow Cases King Size Set of 2 | 1200 Thread Count 100% USA Supima Cotton Sheets | Soft Solid Sateen, Breathable Pillow Covers Fits Queen Pillows | White
⭐⭐ (2/5) | ✅ Verified Purchase | 250 found helpful | 2020-10-07
A couple stars for these because they seem to be fairly durable in my own experience; not that they’ve been subjected to much, but they haven’t fallen apart as some reviewers have had happen. Certainly, it’s true that they aren’t soft, and do not become soft. What I can also confirm is that the sheets and pillowcases shrink until they are unusable.
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