Simons Maison
Two-Tone Striped Pillow Sham
This is a two-tone striped pillow sham from the Simons Maison exclusive collection, designed in Canada. It is made of 100% organic cotton with a 144 thread count and features a matching back. The sham fits a body pillow measuring 21 x 54 inches (53 x 137 cm) and has a cream ground with black horizontal stripes.
- Color
- Black and White
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillowcases & Shams
Color
Size
Specifications
A two-tone striped pillow sham made from 100% organic cotton with a modern black-and-white design.
Broad stripes, matching back, 144 thread count, 100% organic cotton.
- Color
- Black and White · black
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Style
- modern
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillowcases & Shams
Additional Attributes
- exclusive
- designed in Canada
- 100% organic cotton
- 144 thread count
- broad stripes
- matching back
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Two-Tone Striped Pillow Sham offers a crisp, cool percale weave made from untreated organic cotton that wicks moisture, resists allergens, and sheds no microplastics. At $15 CAD, its per-square-inch cost is roughly one-ninth that of comparable organic shams, a price enabled by Canadian family ownership and direct distribution, though the sham is globally manufactured. The 144-thread-count fabric starts crisp and softens with washing while resisting pilling; the horizontal stripe pattern is reversible, and the 21×54 size fits standard body pillow inserts. The key tradeoff: percale's matte, hotel-standard hand versus sateen's sheen, and the compromise of global production for local affordability.
- Fabric hand
Percale weave gives a matte, crisp, cool hand—hotel standard, unlike sateen's sheen.
Why this is supported
The 144 thread count organic cotton uses a plain percale weave, resulting in
a matte surface, cooler touch, and crisp drape
How 144 thread count shapes the feel — percale_style_plain_weave. Thread count falls in the
100-180 TC | Light & Crisp | Hot, humid weather | Most breathable option
urbanjaipur.comrange, making it the most breathable option. The percale construction is standard for hotels:
Best for: Daily use, hotels, rental properties
urbanjaipur.com, and it deliberately contrasts with sateen:
It is not as silky as sateen but offers a cool, breathable texture.
What is the feel of the fabric? Is it crisp like percale or soft like sateen?- Aging behavior
Starts crisp and softens with washing while resisting pilling.
Why this is supported
The fabric starts crisp and
crisp, percale-like feel that softens beautifully with washing.
What is the feel of the fabric? Is it crisp like percale or soft like sateen?Simultaneously, the percale weave is inherently pill-resistant and structurally stable, so the surface remains smooth after laundering.
- Natural properties
Untreated organic cotton wicks moisture, is microplastic-free, and resists allergens.
Why this is supported
The organic cotton is processed without formaldehyde-based finishes or optical brighteners, retaining a natural hand. Its absorbency means
Moisture from perspiration is absorbed and released rather than trapped
allcottonandlinen.com. As 100% cotton, the fabric
They don't shed microfibers (microplastics) that accumulate on sleep surfaces. They don't support the growth of bacteria and mold as readily as synthetic materials
allcottonandlinen.com, and being breathable and less moisture-retaining,
Natural cotton, being breathable and less moisture-retaining, is less hospitable to these allergens.
softsouls.in- Value
Priced at $15, the per-square-inch cost is roughly one-ninth that of comparable organic cotton shams.
Why this is supported
At $15, this body pillow sham costs a fraction of comparable organic cotton shams. For example, a standard queen sham (20x26") from Quince is priced at
$44.90
quince.com. This yields a per-square-inch cost roughly one-ninth that of such alternatives.
- Wash durability
Percale weave resists pilling, softens with washing, and sheds no microplastic.
Why this is supported
The 144-thread-count percale weave is described as
inherently durable and pill-resistant compared to higher-thread-count sateens
Care and longevity for organic cotton shams — 144_thread_count_percale_durabilityand is recommended for
Daily use, hotels, rental properties
urbanjaipur.com. Additionally, the
fabric has a crisp, percale-like feel that softens beautifully with washing
What is the feel of the fabric? Is it crisp like percale or soft like sateen?and, being 100% organic cotton,
They don't shed microfibers (microplastics) that accumulate on sleep surfaces.
allcottonandlinen.com.
- Material
100% organic cotton is processed without synthetic chemicals, wicks moisture, and its breathable weave resists allergens.
Why this is supported
The organic cotton is grown and finished without synthetic chemicals or formaldehyde treatments, confirmed by allcottonandlinen.com:
Cotton grown to certified organic standards, without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. Processed and finished without formaldehyde-based treatments, optical brighteners, or synthetic dyes that leave chemical residues in the finished fabric.
allcottonandlinen.comIt also naturally wicks moisture:
Moisture from perspiration is absorbed and released rather than trapped
allcottonandlinen.comThe 144-thread-count percale weave is rated as the most breathable option for hot weather, and these properties together reduce the damp environment that encourages allergens:
They don't shed microfibers (microplastics) that accumulate on sleep surfaces. They don't support the growth of bacteria and mold as readily as synthetic materials in the moist, warm environment of a bed.
allcottonandlinen.comand
Natural cotton, being breathable and less moisture-retaining, is less hospitable to these allergens.
softsouls.inThe 144 thread count percale weave places this sham in the range identified as the most breathable for bedding.
100-180 TC | Light & Crisp | Hot, humid weather | Most breathable option
urbanjaipur.comThe percale construction gives a matte surface and cooler touch.
yielding a matte surface, cooler touch, and crisp drape rather than sateen's sheen
How 144 thread count shapes the feel — percale_style_plain_weaveOrganic cotton wicks moisture naturally.
Its breathable, low-moisture nature also discourages dust mites and bacteria.
With a 144-thread-count percale weave, this sham falls into the 100–180 TC range identified as
and is the same construction recommended for
Best for: Daily use, hotels, rental properties
urbanjaipur.com. By contrast, organic sateen shams typically use a 300-thread count (
- Expertly tailored out of smooth, 100% organic cotton sateen, 300 thread count.
zerowastestore.com) and cost over $0.06 per sq in, as high thread counts can stifle airflow (
Trying to pack too many threads into a fabric can sometimes stifle airflow, resulting in a heavier, warmer feel.
sleepfoundation.org).
- Price comparison
$15 CAD body sham costs $0.01/sq in, 8–9x less per area than Quince's organic sham.
Why this is supported
The body pillow sham's 21"x54" size yields 1,134 sq in, costing $15 CAD — about $0.01 per sq in. By contrast, a standard/queen sham covers roughly 520 sq in,
Standard/Queen pillow sham 20x26in (51 x 66cm).
allamericanmattress.comand Quince's organic version is
$44.90
quince.com, resulting in ~$0.09/sq in. That makes the Simons Maison organic sham 8–9 times cheaper per square inch.
- Canadian ownership
Family-owned Canadian company avoids foreign markups, enabling the $15 price.
Why this is supported
Simons Maison is
held by the founding family with significant minority investment from Canadian institutional funds. Profits and dividends remain within the Canadian financial ecosystem.
ourdime.caThis family-owned Canadian structure avoids foreign luxury markups and repatriated profit pressure, enabling the $15 CAD price.
- Design origin
Designed and distributed in Canada; manufactured globally.
Why this is supported
Simons Maison keeps design and distribution in Canada, but
the physical manufacturing and material sourcing follow global industrial patterns.
ourdime.caThis split enables the $15 CAD price for an organic sham, but means production isn't fully Canadian.
- Insert fit
Recommended insert size: 20x54 to 21x54 for full appearance.
Why this is supported
For a full appearance, the product's Q&A recommends an insert slightly smaller than the sham itself:
We recommend an insert measuring approximately 20" x 54" to 21" x 54" for a full appearance.
What size pillow form fits this 21"x54" sham? Is it designed for a standard body pillow or a specific size?This prevents overstretching seams and maintains the modern flat look shown in product images.
- Stripe design
Horizontal stripe pattern continues on the back for a reversible look.
Why this is supported
The Q&A confirms that
the stripes likely run horizontally across the pillow when it is placed lengthwise
Are the stripes vertical or horizontal when the sham is on the pillow? Does the back have the same stripe pattern or is it a solid color?and specifies
a matching back with the same broad stripe pattern
Are the stripes vertical or horizontal when the sham is on the pillow? Does the back have the same stripe pattern or is it a solid color?- Fabric feel
144 thread-count percale yields a matte surface and softens with washing.
Why this is supported
Research on percale weave indicates it
yielding a matte surface, cooler touch, and crisp drape
How 144 thread count shapes the feel — percale_style_plain_weave, and the product Q&A confirms the fabric has a
crisp, percale-like feel that softens beautifully with washing
What is the feel of the fabric? Is it crisp like percale or soft like sateen?- Collection coordination
Shares the same 144-thread-count organic cotton and stripe pattern as the Fine Stripes duvet cover set.
Why this is supported
The same
100% organic 144 threadcount cotton
modesens.comused in the sham is the foundation of Simons Maison’s Fine Stripes duvet cover set, with both pieces sharing the identical black-and-white broad stripe pattern. The product description confirms a matching back, ensuring visual coordination even when reversed. The Q&A describes the fabric as
With a 144 thread count and 100% organic cotton, the fabric has a crisp, percale-like feel that softens beautifully with washing.
What is the feel of the fabric? Is it crisp like percale or soft like sateen?As a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, the collection’s design language is proprietary and locally developed.
- Sizing compatibility
The 21×54 sham fits standard body pillow inserts.
Why this is supported
The Q&A confirms:
This sham is sized 21" x 54" (53 x 137 cm), designed to fit a standard body pillow insert.
What size pillow form fits this 21"x54" sham? Is it designed for a standard body pillow or a specific size?For full coordination with the duvet set, buyers should check whether the Fine Stripes duvet cover set includes matching body pillow shams.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A long rectangular two-tone pillow sham with evenly spaced thin horizontal black stripes on a warm cream ground; visible stitched edges and a soft woven fabric texture. The sham is shown on a bed with matching striped duvet and plain cream standard pillows behind it.
- Overall shapeLong rectangular lumbar-style pillow sham laid horizontally across the bed, with slightly rounded stuffed corners and a flat top surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.88 · h 0.30 (high) - Stripe patternThin evenly spaced horizontal black stripes running across the full width of the sham; stripes are continuous and parallel.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.80 · h 0.22 (high) - Ground color and textureWarm cream background with visible soft woven textile texture and slight natural creasing.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high) - Edge constructionNarrow stitched seam runs along the visible pillow edges; seam is slightly darker and defines the pillow perimeter.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.34 (medium); x 0.82 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.34 (medium) - Matching bedding presentA matching duvet cover with the same cream ground and thin black horizontal stripes is visible in the lower part of the image beneath and in front of the sham.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.64 · w 0.84 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Lifestyle bedroom scene showing the sham on a made bed with a wooden headboard, two plain cream standard pillows, a small lamp, a mug, and a book on the headboard shelf; soft directional lighting from the left creates gentle shadows and highlights.
- HeadboardCurved wooden headboard with visible wood grain and warm brown finish occupying the upper mid area of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.96 · h 0.20 (high) - Standard pillowsTwo plain cream standard pillows positioned vertically against the headboard behind the striped sham.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.46 · h 0.20 (high) - Small objects on headboardA stack of two books with a small dark sculptural object on top at left, and a mug and a small black table lamp at right on the headboard shelf.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the left produces gentle highlights on textile folds and a soft shadow cast on the wall behind the headboard.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal lifestyle shot with the bed centered and the pillow sham occupying the foreground; image cropped to include headboard and bedding.
Colors
warm cream· pillow sham groundblack· stripe lines- Overall shapeLong rectangular lumbar-style pillow sham laid horizontally across the bed, with slightly rounded stuffed corners and a flat top surface.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded pillow sham corner showing a cream fabric with narrow vertical black stripes, visible hem stitching and an overlapped flange.
- Overall fabric viewFolded pillow sham corner filling most of the frame; front panel overlaps a lower panel creating a visible flange and layered edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - Stripe patternThin vertical black stripes printed at regular spacing on the cream fabric; some stripe lines are slightly irregular in thickness and have small waviness.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Hem and stitchingSingle-line topstitching along the flange edge and visible seam where the front panel overlaps the lower panel; stitching appears tonal and slightly raised.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.70 · h 0.28 (high) - Corner and rolled edgeLower corner shows a slightly rolled edge with visible seam allowance and faint puckering along the edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio shot with neutral background and soft directional lighting creating subtle highlights and shadows on the fabric surface.
- Background surfaceSmooth neutral beige surface under the pillow sham visible in the lower right corner and creating a slight cast shadow.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 0.98 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left producing gentle highlights on fabric folds and soft shadow beneath the folded edge.
- Shot compositionTight close-up crop focusing on fabric texture and pattern; edges of the pillow extend beyond the frame on multiple sides.
Colors
cream· fabric backgroundblack· stripe print- Overall fabric viewFolded pillow sham corner filling most of the frame; front panel overlaps a lower panel creating a visible flange and layered edge.