Beds Pillow

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1.1 bed pillow sizes

1.1.1 international sizes
1.1.2 size country

beds

several pillows on bed

the classic bed pillow shape square or rectangle. in us, common in these 3 sizes (in inches): standard (20×26 inches), queen (20×30 inches), , king (20×36 inches). in us, less common size jumbo (20×28 inches), larger standard size smaller queen size.

pillows covered removable pillow case, facilitates laundering. apart color , material of made, pillowcases described 3 characteristics:

size
features
opening/closing

size conforms pillow case contain. typically described as:

standard
16 in × 16 in (41 cm × 41 cm) (square)
square
26 in × 26 in (66 cm × 66 cm)
standard
20 in × 26 in (51 cm × 66 cm)
queen
20 in × 30 in (51 cm × 76 cm)
king
20 in × 36 in (51 cm × 91 cm)

square called continental in uk. german pillow sizes 80×80 cm (older) or 40×80 cm (newer). when considered subset of bed pillows, euro pillows finish 26×26 in , older style travel pillows commonly finished 12×16 in.

the main distinguishing feature whether pillow case plain or valance around edge. in former case described plain style , in latter oxford style .

oxford ... has 5cm-10cm valance round 4 sides. hemstitched or corded decoration around inner edge of valance.

the opening/closure of pillow cases ranges straightforward bag style common in united states housewife style more common in europe, pocket inside open end contain pillow.

housewife ... bag, flap in open end tuck pillowcase behind keep in...

other methods of closure ties or buttons/buttonholes.

a body pillow light blue pillow case

body pillows long full adult body, providing support head , neck @ top , knees , legs lower down. type of pillow can useful in providing support sleep on sides , pregnant women. size 40×140 cm. (see also: dutch wife)

bed pillow sizes
international sizes

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