Tekla
Solid Pure Organic Cotton Percale Pillow Sham See Available Sizes
This pillow sham from Tekla is part of their organic cotton percale bedding collection, made from GOTS-certified 100% organic cotton with a 200 thread count. The fabric is woven from ultra-long fibers for a soft, lightweight feel and is made in Portugal. Available in Standard/Queen (19.75 x 35.5 inches) and King (19.75 x 42 inches) sizes to fit corresponding pillow inserts.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton percale
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Category
- Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillowcases & Shams
Color
Size
Specifications
GOTS-certified organic cotton percale pillow sham with 200 thread count, made in Portugal.
Lightweight and soft touch; beautifully softens over time without pilling; ultra-long threads for soft touch and deep pure colour.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton percale
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillowcases & Shams
Additional Attributes
- GOTS-certified
- 100% organic cotton
- percale
- 200 thread count
- made in Portugal
- ultra-long threads
- soft touch
- deep pure color
- will not pill
- lightweight
Product Insights
Tekla's Solid Pure Organic Cotton Percale Pillow Sham offers a crisp, cool sleep surface that heats up only 1.8°F over 90 minutes—half the temperature rise of sateen—thanks to a 200-thread-count percale woven from GOTS-certified organic cotton with extra-long staple fibers for pilling resistance and durability (8% tensile strength loss after 30 washes). The stonewashed finish provides a relaxed matte texture from first use, skipping the typical percale break-in, and hides skin oils and cream stains, but some buyers report seam ripping and fabric discoloration within a few years, and customer support often redirects defect claims to retailers. Priced at CAD $60 ($39.95 on sale), the Standard/Queen sham fits best with a king-size insert (20 x 36) and is commonly used as a decorative cover rather than a nightly pillowcase.
Verified claims
- Cooling performance
- Surface temperature rises only 1.8°F over 90 minutes, half of sateen’s 3.6°F.
- Thread count
- 200 thread count is the sweet spot for percale breathability.
- Hand feel
- The sham feels crisp, lightweight, and slightly cool initially, then softens to a fresh-washed feel without becoming floppy.
- Durability
- Loses only 8% tensile strength after 30 washes and resists pilling from long fibers.
- Value
- CAD $60 regular, $39.95 sale, with genuine 200 TC and extra-long staple cotton.
- Softness
- Stonewash finish provides a relaxed, matte texture from first use, skipping the crisp percale break-in.
- Finish & comfort
- Stonewashed single-ply 200 TC percale sleeps cool, stays crisp, and resists wrinkles.
- Sizing
- 19.75 x 35.5 Standard/Queen sham fits best with a king-size insert (20 x 36).
- Seam integrity
- Some buyers report seam ripping and fabric discoloration within a few years.
- Material longevity
- Extra-long staple cotton resists pilling and fading for 5–7 years with proper care.
- Insert size
- For the Standard/Queen sham (19.75" x 35.5"), a king-size insert (20" x 36") or a custom insert close to 20" x 35.5" gives a full fill; standard or queen pillows leave empty space.
- Certification depth
- GOTS-certified 100% organic cotton: traced farm-to-factory, no chlorine bleach or formaldehyde, and pilling-resistant long fibers.
- Social criteria
- GOTS 7.0 requires a living wage gap assessment and prohibits forced and child labor.
- Stain hiding
- The matte percale surface makes skin oils and night cream residues far less conspicuous than on lustrous sateen.
- Care methods
- Machine wash cold on low spin, line dry or low tumble; iron medium.
- Origin and certification
- Made in Portugal with GOTS certification, giving a provenance-based value edge over India-made competitors such as Quince and Coyuchi.
- Construction updates
- There is no indication the sham's seam construction has been reinforced; community feedback still mentions seam ripping and discoloration as possible issues over time, though not universal.
- Chemical safety
- GOTS certification means the sham is processed without chlorine bleach, formaldehyde, or toxic heavy metals, which reduces the risk of skin irritation for sensitive skin.
Product record
- Title
- Solid Pure Organic Cotton Percale Pillow Sham See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Tekla
- Price
- 60 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A long rectangular lumbar pillow sham in a pale yellow smooth fabric sits centered on a bed, with a white pillow partially visible behind it and a pink bedcover with thin white vertical stripes below.
- ShapeRectangular lumbar-style pillow sham with gently tapered corners and a low-profile, soft-filled appearance across its length.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric surfaceSmooth, matte textile surface without visible nap or shine; small natural creasing and faint fold lines near the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.88 · h 0.16 (high) - Seam detailNarrow stitched seam runs around the pillow perimeter visible as a slight line at the top and right edges.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.88 · y 0.30 · w 0.07 · h 0.16 (medium) - Secondary pillowA second plain white pillow is positioned behind the yellow sham, partially obscured and visible above the bed surface.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.18 · w 0.55 · h 0.18 (high) - Bedcover visiblePink bedcover with evenly spaced thin vertical white stripes is visible beneath the pillow across the lower portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 1.00 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Lifestyle bedroom scene with a textured curved headboard, a metal bedside lamp at the right, soft even lighting and shallow shadows; image cropped to show the bed area from slightly above.
- Headboard propCurved, textured upholstered headboard in a light neutral tone visible behind the pillows, forming the background across the upper third of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.09 · w 0.98 · h 0.20 (high) - Lamp propBrushed metal adjustable lamp arm and conical shade enter the frame from the upper right corner and point downward toward the bed.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.00 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse frontal lighting with gentle shadows under the pillow and slight specular highlight on the metal lamp shade.
- Shot compositionFrontal elevated shot centered on the pillow area; lower edge crops the bedcover while the top includes headboard and lamp.
Colors
pale yellow· pillow sham#FFEBBDwhite· secondary pillowpastel pink· bedcover main field#C483A4white (stripe)· bedcover stripe- ShapeRectangular lumbar-style pillow sham with gently tapered corners and a low-profile, soft-filled appearance across its length.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a single pillow sham laid on a striped sheet; visible envelope opening with stitched internal flap and a sewn rectangular fabric label reading TEKLA.
- Overall shapeSoft rectangular pillow sham with a slightly rounded, filled appearance and a visible flat flange along the open edge.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.68 · h 0.62 (high) - Material textureSmooth woven percale fabric with fine subtle creasing and a matte finish visible across the surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.05 · w 0.58 · h 0.46 (high) - Envelope opening and internal flapOpen envelope-style closure visible at the lower-left edge of the sham showing the inner fabric fold and a stitched hem.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Sewn brand labelRectangular fabric label sewn into the inner edge of the envelope opening.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.54 · w 0.13 · h 0.10 (high) - Label text“TEKLA”
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.11 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Image shows the pillow sham staged on a pink and white vertically striped sheet; soft studio lighting produces mild shadows and highlights; composition is a close crop focusing on the lower-left opening of the sham.
- Supporting surfacePink sheet with evenly spaced narrow vertical white stripes running top to bottom visible beneath the pillow sham.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.36 · w 1.00 · h 0.64 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up cropped composition showing mainly the lower-left portion of the pillow sham and the sheet below; top-right of the sham extends out of frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle diffuse shadows under the sham and along inner folds of the envelope opening.
Colors
pale warm beige· sham fabric#CEAA7Bwhite· sewn labelblack· label text- Overall shapeSoft rectangular pillow sham with a slightly rounded, filled appearance and a visible flat flange along the open edge.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Tekla
Percale pillow sham – Winter White
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/BuyItForLife, r/BeddingReddit users express mixed feelings about Tekla, praising its towels but criticizing the durability and quality of its bedding, including pillow covers that rip and discolor, while noting it offers better value than Frette.
Positive brand comparison with Frette, but negative experiences with pillow covers' durability and customer service.
Themes
Use Cases
- Pillow covers as decorative shams
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Frette
Tekla is seen as a good brand with more competitive pricing.
Source Threads
Brand comparison to Frette
The higher end Frette are still made in Italy, their lower quality stuff is made in Portugal or India. Tekla is a good brand I've found that is priced well in comparison to Frette.
u/samanmaxr/BuyItForLifeView thread →
Quality issues with Tekla pillow covers
I have the pillow covers which are still the same colour as it was before but the cover has completely changed and when you see it next to each other it’s incomparable. The corners are also all ripped up this was super disappointing. I contacted support twice and they essentially told me it was the vendor I purchased at would be responsible for replacing even though they did say that the quality of the product should NOT be in this condition.
u/lostandsad88r/BeddingView thread →