We're a big fan of personalised products, whether it's for your own home or as a gift for a friend or family member and personalised pillowcases are top of our lists. They also make a fantastic addition to kid's bedding too.
An easy way to add some personality to your home, there are lots of different types of covers to choose from including cotton and silk pillowcases. Plus, there are plenty of photo options too. You just need to decide whether you want the lettering on your cases to be embroidered, sewn or printed on.
The best personalised pillowcases at a glance:
•Best for photos: Cushionpop Personalised Photo Pillow Cover - View offer on Amazon
•Best for gifting: Personalised Children's Special Message Pillow Case - View offer on Not On The High Street
To help you make your choice, we've gathered together some of our favourite options. Just bear in mind that most of the time, personalised pillowcases come without the pillows so you'll have to purchase these separately.
The best personalised pillowcases 2023
Best for photos
With Cushionpop, you can include up to three photos on this personalised pillowcase. The cover is created with square photo templates so for the best results it is recommended that you choose square photos or ones that can be cropped to squares for best results.
One reviewer said: "I bought this as a reminder of my beautiful dog, the cover itself is okay, however the images are really well reproduced, vibrant colours, good saturation of colour, with true to life reproduction on the images, not faded or inconsistent as can happen with printing on cloth, very happy thanks."
Pros
- Double-sided and single-sided options
- Suitable for tumble drying
Cons
- Images only - not text
| Size: | 45 x 75 cm |
Best for a space themed bedroom
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Printed in bright blue and red with yellow stars, this fun design from Not On The High St. will add a personal touch to your child's room. Each pillowcase is printed on 200 thread count pure cotton percale so it will feel beautifully cool, crisp and smooth against your youngsters' delicate skin.
One reviewer said: "It has been made out of good quality material. It also has a lovely motif and writing on it."
Another happy customer said: "Excellent service from the retailer and good quality material."
Pros
- Soft cotton
- Add up to 250 characters
Cons
- No variation in sizes
| Size: | 50 x 75cm |
Best for gifting
www.notonthehighstreet.com
An adorable way to show someone how much you love them. We adore this customisable pillowcase as you can personalise it with your name, message and colour of choice. It comes packaged in a cotton drawstring bag so you can keep it clean and safe.
One happy customer wrote: "A great present and lovely quality too! I have bought several of them!"
Pros
- Several messages to select from
- Can be gift boxed
Cons
- Only one case per purchase
| Size: | 76 x 50cm |
Best for names
www.etsy.com
This soft cotton blend pillowcase can be personalised with any name of your choice, whether you're looking for a wedding present (Mr and Mrs) or a cheeky gift for your best friend (Kate and Right Swipe). Don't forget to choose between black and copper for the text.
One customer said: "A great quality product which matched the description of the item. My hubby loved it and they will be just perfect a a gift for a wedding we are going to."
Pros
- Shiny text
- Can add a pillow box
Cons
- Maximum of 20 characters (per pillow)
| Size: | 76 x 50cm |
Best for couples
www.notonthehighstreet.com
A great choice for the master bedroom, this stylish pillowcase by Andrea Fays will put a smile on yours and your partner's faces. Plus, they make a lovely gift idea, especially for an anniversary. The design is cleverly added using a heat transfer. Just because of the colour, you don't have to use them for a wedding anniversary - they can be suited to however many years the couple have been together.
One reviewer said: "Excellent quality cotton pillowcases, the silver writing looked very smart, and they were beautifully packaged."Another wrote: "Really super quality pillowcases with elegant silver lettering. My daughter and son in-law were over the moon. Thank you."
Pros
- Can change the title to the correct one for the recipient
- Crisp white colour
Cons
- Text colour can't be adapted
| Size: | L30 x W10 x H24.5 cm |
Best for couples
www.notonthehighstreet.com
A great choice for young children, this super-cute cloud by Andrea Fays will put a smile on your little one's face. Suitable for children aged 3 years and over, it will help your little one to drift off into peaceful slumber. You can add up to 20 characters of personalisation.
One reviewer said: "Arrived in record time and great quality. Very happy with this purchase."
Pros
- Unique shape
- Passed the Safety of Toys EN71 general requirements
Cons
- Lack of design options
| Size: | L30 x W10 x H24.5 cm |
Things to consider when buying a personalised pillowcase
Material - Whether it's silk or cotton, double-check that your chosen design is made out of the fabric you'd prefer, as you want them to match with your kids duvet cover and existing bedding, right?
Size - There's nothing more annoying than buying pillowcases which don't fit their intended pillow is there? So, do your research and either make a note of the size you need or purchase the case first, and then the correlating pillow afterwards.
Text - Opt for a design where the text is legible, otherwise it's not worth paying extra for customisation if you're unable to read what it says! Some options will have plenty of fonts, colours and character limits to choose from.
Photos - If you're having images printed onto the cover, make sure that they're not too blurry or distorted beforehand as this could affect the quality of the final result.
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Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who enjoys cooking and spending time with her many pets.