How to Clean Your Fleece Pillowcase
By HEST Memory Foam Camping Mattress Pads & Pillows | Published: 2026-10-21
Category: How-to Guides
Keep your HEST Fleece Pillowcase fresh with machine washing and proper drying. Follow these steps to protect the fleece side and extend its life.
Quick answer
Machine wash your HEST Fleece Pillowcase on a gentle cycle with cold water and tumble dry on low. The two-sided design needs care to keep the fleece fluffy and the smooth side breathable.
Why care matters for a two-sided pillowcase
The HEST Fleece Pillowcase has a plush fleece side for warmth and a smooth, breathable fabric on the other. If you wash it like a regular cotton case — hot water, high heat — the fleece can mat, pill, or lose its softness. The smooth side is more forgiving, but the fleece needs gentle handling.
A common mistake is using fabric softener. It coats the fleece fibers and reduces their ability to trap warmth. Skip it entirely and use a mild detergent instead.
How to wash your Fleece Pillowcase
- 1. Turn the pillowcase inside out: Turn the pillowcase inside out to protect the fleece fibers from direct friction against the machine drum. Zip or button it closed if it has a closure. Turning inside out reduces pilling on the fleece side.
- 2. Use cold water and a gentle cycle: Set your washing machine to cold water and a gentle or delicate cycle. Add a small amount of mild liquid detergent — avoid bleach, fabric softener, or stain removers with harsh chemicals. Hot water can shrink or mat the fleece; cold water keeps it fluffy.
- 3. Tumble dry on low heat: Remove the pillowcase from the washer and tumble dry on the lowest heat setting. Check it every 15 minutes and take it out while still slightly damp to avoid overheating. Do not iron. High heat can melt or flatten the fleece; low heat preserves the texture.
- 4. Fluff by hand and air dry if needed: After drying, gently shake the pillowcase and fluff the fleece side with your fingers. If you prefer air drying, hang it in a shaded, well-ventilated area — direct sun can fade the fabric. Air drying takes longer but is gentler on the fleece fibers.
Product details
- Pillowcase Fleece: Designed to fit the exact shape of the HEST Camp Pillow, the Fleece Pillowcase features a two-sided design with plush fleece on one side for added warmth and a smooth, breathable fabric on the other. Because the two sides have different textures, your washing method must preserve both — the fleece needs low heat and no softener, while the smooth side stays clean with a gentle cycle.
Pillowcase Fleece
