Best Fabrics for Custom Printed Pillow Covers

A good custom pillow cover begins with two choices: the artwork and the fabric. The same image can feel different on a smooth velvet surface, a short-pile plush surface or a textured linen-look weave. HOSTECCO offers several polyester-based options because they accept detailed color printing while serving different indoor and outdoor uses.

Short-pile plush polyester

This fabric has a soft, fine pile and a cozy hand feel. It works well for family photos, pet portraits, illustrations and colorful designs used indoors. Fine details remain visible, although the pile can subtly soften very small text or extremely thin lines.

Velvet polyester

Velvet polyester has a smoother, denser and more substantial feel than short-pile plush. It suits keepsake gifts, portraits and designs intended for bedrooms or polished living spaces. Because velvet reflects light differently as the pile moves, the printed color may appear slightly lighter or darker from different viewing angles.

Linen-look polyester

Linen-look polyester provides a woven, natural-looking texture while its fiber content remains polyester. It works well for illustrations, botanical motifs, logos and decorative patterns. The visible weave gives artwork a more textile-like character, so it is best to avoid very tiny lettering.

Water-resistant linen-look polyester

For covered patios, porches and areas where occasional splashes are likely, choose a product specifically identified as water-resistant. HOSTECCO currently uses lighter and heavier linen-look polyester options on selected products. The treatment helps the fabric surface resist light moisture, but the zipper and seams are not waterproof. Bring the cover indoors during prolonged rain or severe weather.

How to choose for your design

• Photos and portraits: short-pile plush or velvet polyester for a soft indoor finish.
• Artwork and decorative patterns: linen-look polyester for visible woven texture.
• Logos and text: use a high-resolution file, strong contrast and lettering large enough to remain clear.
• Covered outdoor areas: select a product explicitly marked water-resistant rather than assuming every polyester fabric has that function.

Prepare the image before uploading

Use the largest original JPG or PNG file available. Avoid screenshots, compressed social-media downloads and images that become visibly pixelated when enlarged. Keep faces, text and essential artwork away from the outer edges because cutting and sewing require a small margin. Colors can also vary between a backlit screen and printed fabric.

Care depends on the selected fabric

There is no single washing instruction for every personalized cover. Follow the care information on the product page and treat printed or decorated surfaces gently. Water-resistant surfaces can often be spot-wiped for small marks, but water resistance does not make the entire finished cover waterproof.

Create one personalized cover or a larger order

HOSTECCO supports personalized pillow covers from one piece. Explore the current choices in Design Your Own Pillow Covers. For a business order, design question or help selecting a fabric, contact hostecco@outlook.com or hostecco03@outlook.com.