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1200 Count Egyptian Cotton Pillowcases

SKU: 100rf

100% long-staple Egyptian cotton
1200TC sateen with silk-like lustre
Deep, heavyweight hotel feel
Impeccably tailored finish
Housewife: clean, timeless
Oxford: tailored border
Continental: 65 x 65cm square
Naturally breathable luxury
Exceptional durability and softness retention
7 Year Guarantee
Colour: White

1200 Thread Count Ultimate Cotton Sateen Egyptian Cotton Pillowcases

If you are looking for the ultimate in luxury bedding, the 1200 thread count Egyptian cotton pillowcases from our Ultimate Cotton Sateen range are designed to deliver a truly premium sleep experience. Made from 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton and woven into a rich sateen fabric, these pillowcases offer exceptional softness, durability, and an elegant hotel-quality finish.

With their smooth, silk-like feel and subtle sheen, these pillowcases bring a sense of indulgence and refinement to your bed. They are crafted for those who want more than just standard bedding — they are for those who want to experience true comfort, depth, and luxury every night.

Whether you are upgrading your bedroom or completing a high-end bedding set, these pillowcases are a perfect choice.

Why choose 1200 thread count Egyptian cotton?

Thread count is often associated with luxury, and at 1200 thread count, these pillowcases sit at the top end of the bedding spectrum. However, what really matters is the quality of the cotton used.

These pillowcases are made from long-staple Egyptian cotton, which is known for its strength, softness, and durability. The longer fibres create a smoother, more refined fabric that becomes even softer over time.

The 1200 thread count sateen weave enhances this further, producing a fabric that feels silky, dense, and indulgent, while still remaining breathable and comfortable.

This combination results in pillowcases that feel luxurious, look elegant, and perform beautifully night after night.

Silk-like sateen finish for a luxury feel

One of the standout features of these pillowcases is the sateen weave. Unlike percale, which has a crisp feel, sateen is designed to feel smooth and silky against the skin.

This creates a more indulgent sleeping experience, similar to what you would expect from high-end hotels. The fabric drapes beautifully, reflects light subtly, and adds a refined finish to your bed.

If you want your bedding to feel soft, smooth, and luxurious rather than crisp and cool, sateen is the ideal choice.

Deep, heavyweight hotel-quality feel

These 1200 thread count pillowcases have a substantial, heavyweight feel that immediately sets them apart from lower thread count options. They feel rich, dense, and reassuringly luxurious.

This is the kind of bedding you notice as soon as you touch it. It feels premium, well-made, and designed for comfort.

The added weight also helps the pillowcases sit beautifully on the pillow, enhancing the overall appearance of your bed.

Breathable and temperature regulating

Despite their high thread count, these pillowcases remain breathable thanks to the natural properties of Egyptian cotton. The fabric allows air to circulate, helping regulate temperature and keep you comfortable throughout the night.

This helps prevent overheating while still providing a soft, cosy feel. It is one of the key advantages of natural cotton over synthetic alternatives.

The result is a pillowcase that feels cool in warmer months and comfortably warm in cooler conditions.

Available styles to suit your bedroom

These pillowcases are available in a range of styles to suit different bedroom looks and preferences:

Housewife: A clean, classic finish with no border for a timeless look
Oxford: A decorative border for a more luxurious, tailored appearance
Continental Square: Ideal for layering and creating a premium hotel-style bed

This flexibility allows you to style your bed exactly how you want, whether you prefer a simple look or a more layered, designer feel.

Standard and luxury sizing options

These pillowcases are available in multiple sizes to suit your bedding setup:

Standard: 50cm x 75cm
Oxford: 50cm x 75cm + border
Continental: 65cm x 65cm

This ensures a perfect fit for both standard pillows and larger statement cushions.

Durability that improves over time

One of the biggest advantages of high-quality Egyptian cotton is its durability. The long-staple fibres create a stronger fabric that resists wear and tear better than lower-quality cotton.

These pillowcases are designed to last, maintaining their softness, structure, and appearance even after repeated washing.

In fact, like all premium cotton bedding, they tend to become softer over time, enhancing their comfort with every use.

Perfect for sensitive skin and hair

The smooth sateen finish of these pillowcases makes them gentle on both skin and hair. The reduced friction helps minimise irritation and can help prevent hair breakage compared to rougher fabrics.

This makes them an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve not just their sleep, but their overall comfort and skin feel.

Who are these pillowcases best for?

These pillowcases are ideal for customers who want a high-end, luxury bedding experience. They are perfect for those who appreciate the finer details and want their bed to feel as good as it looks.

They are especially suited to:

Luxury bedroom setups
Master bedrooms
High-end guest rooms
Interior-designed homes

If you are investing in premium bedding, these pillowcases are an essential finishing touch.

Why these pillowcases stand out

There are many pillowcases on the market, but not all are created equal. What sets these apart is the combination of genuine Egyptian cotton, high thread count, and a premium sateen weave.

While some high thread count products can feel heavy or overly dense, these pillowcases maintain a balance between luxury and comfort. The quality of the cotton ensures they remain soft, breathable, and enjoyable to sleep on.

This is not just about thread count — it is about the overall quality of the fabric and the experience it delivers.

Why buy from Bedlinen Direct?

At Bedlinen Direct, we specialise in high-quality bedding designed to deliver real comfort and long-lasting performance. Our Egyptian cotton range is carefully selected to ensure it meets the highest standards of softness, durability, and value.

We focus on products that enhance your sleep experience, combining premium materials with excellent craftsmanship. Whether you are upgrading your bedding or creating a luxury bedroom setup, we are here to help you choose the right products.

Our 1200 thread count Egyptian cotton pillowcases are a perfect example of this — elegant, comfortable, and built to last.

Order your 1200 thread count Egyptian cotton pillowcases today

If you want to experience the feel of true luxury bedding, these pillowcases are an excellent choice. With their silky sateen finish, high-quality Egyptian cotton, and elegant design, they bring comfort and style together beautifully.

Upgrade your bedding today and enjoy the difference that premium Egyptian cotton can make to your sleep.

About Belledorm

Belledorm is a long-established British bedding company, founded in 1977, built around one clear aim: producing high-quality bed linen that performs properly and lasts.

What the company stands for

Over four decades of bedding expertise
With more than 45 years in the industry, Belledorm has built a strong reputation for consistency, reliability and trusted quality across the UK.
Focus on fabric and fit
The company specialises in premium cotton and polycotton bed linen, with particular strength in Egyptian cotton ranges and deep fitted sheet sizing for modern mattresses.
Practical luxury, not fast fashion
Belledorm concentrates on timeless colours, durable construction and long-term comfort rather than short-term trends.
Trusted across homes and hospitality
Their products are widely used in private homes, guest houses and hotels thanks to dependable sizing, strong wash performance and long-lasting materials.

Belledorm remains a brand built on substance — delivering bedding customers can rely on year after year.

Why buy Egyptian cotton bedding over normal cotton? Its more expensive but is it worth the extra premium you have to fork out just to have the best sheets? Well in short we would say yes, on first inspection there might not be some very noticeable differences, but when you have used them for a short while you will never go back to standard cotton sheets. But what makes them so expensive I hear you ask? Well the very best cotton is grown on the lush banks of the Nile delta in Egypt, the cotton fields are very well established and they are still hand picked to ensure that the cotton buds are not damaged, they are then sorted by size and quality, the very best and larger buds are reserved for the higher thread count sheets as the longer staple fibres are required to make the stronger yarns needed for percale and sateen weaves.

When is comes to weaving, there are two types that are mainly used for plain cotton sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers. Percale is the more well known weave that is mainly now only used for fabrics with a thread count under 300 threads per square inch, this traditional fabric used both the same amount of yarns on the weft and on the warp, for example a 200 thread count fabric would have 100 yarns on the weft and 100 yarns on warp, to make a really high thread count like a 1000 count cotton fabric would be almost commercially impossible without the use of a sateen weave. A sateen weave will use the same looms as the percale weaves but instead of using the same amount of yarns on the warp and weft they use half the amount on the warp to keep the speed of the loom intact. So for example a 300 thread count sateen weave would have 200 yarns on the warp and 100 yarns on the weft.

Egyptian cotton

A percale weave would have a matt finish whereas a sateen weave has that slight sheen to it, which looks stunning laid on the bed and what makes that 5 star hotel room looks so inviting, as it’s all about aesthetics and this is where a sateen weave wins out. So what we are trying to say is that it is not the weave that makes the fabric so expensive, it’s the quality of the cotton, they way it is harvested and the care and quality required to keep it from being brittle. It is more organically grown too, no fertilisers and harsh caustic chemicals are used, hand picked for extra attention to detail, this results in a fabric that really does last the length of time, will look and feel just as good in 10 years’ time, wash after wash. So if you have never tried Egyptian cotton before, treat yourself, it’s well worth it.

DELIVERY

Please allow 3 business days for delivery, except for made to order items, they may take a little longer. (please see below).

Shipping is available within Great Britain, Europe and most Worldwide destinations.

How much will postage and packaging cost?

We charge a flat rate of £4.95 for any purchase to be shipped within Mainland Great Britain.

All orders over £100.00 will be delivered free of charge to UK mainland addresses only.

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS WILL INCUR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

For all other destinations including Ireland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Europe and Worldwide areas, please contact our sales team for our special discounted rates before placing your order.

NOTE: if the item you have selected is Made to Order item, please check our Delivery and Returns section below.

Coolmax Bedding: 10 Day Manufacturing Time
Duvets: 10 Day Manufacturing Time
Pillows: 10 Day Manufacturing Time
Mattress Toppers: 10 Day Manufacturing Time

The factory work off a tolerance of plus or minus 5% due to the nature of the fabrics and processes.

Delivery and Returns

PLEASE NOTE ALL *MADE TO MEASURE* AND *MADE TO ORDER* items cannot be cancelled once placed.

Made to order items cannot be returned unless they are faulty.

If you do cancel your order at any point we will only refund 50% of the value of your order.

Free Delivery is available for all orders and items in the United Kingdom Mainland over £100.00, orders under this value are a flat rate of £4.95.

We also deliver to most European and Worldwide destinations, different shipping rates are applicable for each country.

Please email us at sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk for a competitive courier quote.

Can I track my order?

To obtain the tracking number for your order, please contact our sales team at sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk

If there is a problem with my order who do I contact?

If there is a problem with your order, please contact our sales team at sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk

How long will it take for my order to arrive?

We use multiple destinations for our warehousing to reduce cost to our customers.

Our normal delivery times are between 3 and 5 days.

If this cannot be met we will contact you by email or telephone to inform you of any delay.

If your order has not arrived within the allotted time, please contact our sales team: sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk

Returns & Refunds

What if I change my mind?

We will accept returns for change of mind provided the return is from an address in Great Britain.

Within 14 days from the date of your receipt of the products and the products have not been used.

All products must be un-used and returned in their original packaging, fit for resale, (including the cardboard folded between the products and all retail packaging).

All returns MUST be notified by email to sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk before sending goods back to us.

All goods are to be returned at the buyer's expense.

We use third party warehousing to save costs and goods must be sent to the relevant location before a refund will be issued.

WHAT IF A PRODUCT IS FAULTY OR INCORRECTLY DELIVERED?

Bedlinen Direct take extreme care in ensuring our goods are of the highest quality.

However, if for any reason you find that one of our products is faulty, or we have not delivered what you ordered, we would like to help you resolve the problem.

Returns will be accepted for products purchased online if they are faulty or the products delivered do not match your order.

You will need to provide proof of purchase (which may include the invoice, credit card statement or other payment statement) at the time of making the return.

If your item proves to be faulty or delivered incorrectly, we will refund the postage cost up to a maximum of £10.00 for returning the items to us.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR RETURNS?

You can register your intention to return by email our sales team at sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk and we will guide you through the process.

Please do not send goods back without informing us first as we use multiple warehouse facilities.

You will need the correct address in order to ensure safe delivery of your returned item.

You will then receive a communication from us when the goods have been received.

All goods are to be returned at the buyer's expense.

Full refund or exchange will be given less any delivery charges all ready incurred subject to this criteria being met.

Please email us in the event that you are dissatisfied with the goods or service you have received.

Will we endeavour to rectify all issues within 24 hours to your total satisfaction (prior to any return of goods).

Bedlinen Direct will ensure all costs associated with returning faulty or incorrectly delivered goods, including delivery costs, is at no expense to you.

Returns of product:

All items should be returned in their original packaging.

This policy applies to products purchased from the website: www.bedlinendirect.co.uk.

All prices on our site are displayed in Pounds Sterling (GBP) and will be charged in Pounds Sterling.