pillowslips
Fabric pillow sheaths
Pillowslips are removable fabric covers for pillows, the same thing as pillowcases.
The term is somewhat old-fashioned but still appears in household contexts: She changed the sheets and pillowslips every week.
The slip refers to how the cover slides over the pillow.
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- percaleDense cotton sheeting
sateen · Egyptian cotton · bamboo · microfiber · flannel · jersey · thread count · weave
Household fabric goods
- sheetsFlat expanses of material
- bedsheetsFabric covering a mattress
- shamsFalse fronts, literal or figurative
- duvet coversRemovable bedding enclosures
fitted sheets · flat sheets · bed linens · mattress covers · coverlets · quilts · comforters · blankets
Cleaning with liquid
- ironingSmoothing cloth with heat
- starchingApplying stiffener to fabric
- foldingBending something over itself
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
bleaching · tumble dry · clothesline · laundry · freshening · stain removal · whitening · softening
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
percale · sateen · Egyptian cotton · bamboo · microfiber · flannel · jersey · thread count · weave · breathable
linens
Household fabric goods
- sheetsFlat expanses of material
- bedsheetsFabric covering a mattress
- shamsFalse fronts, literal or figurative
duvet covers · fitted sheets · flat sheets · bed linens · mattress covers · coverlets · quilts · comforters · blankets · bedcovers
washing
Cleaning with liquid
- ironingSmoothing cloth with heat
- starchingApplying stiffener to fabric
- foldingBending something over itself
pressing · bleaching · tumble dry · clothesline · laundry · freshening · stain removal · whitening · softening · crisp
envelope
Folded paper enclosure
flap · overlap · seams · stitching · hem · edge · opening · king size · queen size · euro