California Design Den 400 Thread Count Cotton Sateen Pillowcases, Standard, Set of 2, White
Low cost white cotton sateen pillowcases from a line that tested well for pilling.
We bought Amazon Basics 400 Thread Count Cotton Pillow Cases, Standard, Set of 2, White. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is the same kind of white 400 thread count cotton sateen standard pair, from a brand whose line has been lab tested by Good Housekeeping.
The short version
- Anyone replacing white pillowcases on standard or queen pillows
- Sleepers who like a smooth sateen feel over crisp percale
- You want a crisp, matte percale feel
- You want a zipper or envelope closure
What owners like
- Smooth, soft feel with a light sheen
- Fabric weight and quality that seem above the price
- No pilling in Good Housekeeping's lab tests of the matching sheets
Common complaints
- No recurring complaints could be read in the sources; the lab results cover the sheet set, not the pillowcases alone
Based on Good Housekeeping's 2026 Bedding Awards results as reported by the maker's press release and Good Morning America, plus the Amazon listings..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A pair of white standard size 400 thread count cotton sateen pillowcases, reviewed here as the closest well documented match to the Amazon Basics pair that was bought.
- Sateen weave with a smooth feel and slight sheen
- Open side with a deep 4 in hem rather than a zipper
- Same fabric line as the Everyday Ease 400 sateen sheet set
- Sold in many colors, including several blues
A good pick for anyone who wants plain white cotton sateen pillowcases at a low price from a line that has been through lab testing. The trade-off is that the Good Housekeeping lab results cover the matching sheet set rather than the pillowcases on their own.
How it compares
Specs
- Fabric
- 100% cotton sateen
- Thread count
- 400
- Size
- Standard, set of 2
- Closure
- Classic side opening with a 4 in hem
- Color
- White
- Seal
- Listing says backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal
Questions
Are California Design Den pillowcases 100% cotton?
Yes. The listing says 100% cotton sateen at 400 thread count.
Did Good Housekeeping test them?
The Good Housekeeping Institute named the matching Everyday Ease 400 sateen sheet set a 2026 Bedding Awards winner. It scored perfectly on pilling resistance.
Do they have a zipper?
No. They have a classic side opening with a 4 in hem.
Sources
- Amazon.com: California Design Den 2-Pack Pillow Cases Standard Size, 100% Cotton Sateen, White
- Amazon.com: California Design Den Standard Queen Size Pillowcase Set, 400 Thread Count, Sky Blue
- PR Newswire: California Design Den Selected as a Good Housekeeping 2026 Bedding Award Winner
- Good Morning America: Good Housekeeping 2026 Bedding Awards picks
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
