How to Wash and Care for a Body Pillow
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Wash a Dreamery body pillow cover separately from its insert using the instructions for that exact item. The Embrace and CoolTouch cover listings specify cold, gentle washing, but drying instructions differ. Before buying a replacement, confirm your pillow model, shape and dimensions with Dreamery; similar cover names do not establish an interchangeable fit. The Embrace pillow insert is spot clean only.
Wash a Dreamery body pillow cover separately from its insert using the instructions for that exact item. The Embrace and CoolTouch cover listings specify cold, gentle washing, but drying instructions differ. Before buying a replacement, confirm your pillow model, shape and dimensions with Dreamery; similar cover names do not establish an interchangeable fit. The Embrace pillow insert is spot clean only.
A fresh cover makes a bed feel inviting again. A little care when removing, washing and refitting it also helps you avoid treating a filled pillow as if it were an ordinary pillowcase.
Which body pillow cover are you washing?
The Dreamery The Embrace Body Pillow comes with a removable knitted cotton cover and a hidden zip. The Dreamery CoolTouch Body Pillow Cover and Dreamery Embrace Body Pillow Case are separate replacement products. Both replacement listings offer Blue or Pink and include the cover only, without an insert or filling.
The original pillow's cover and a separately purchased replacement may have different materials and drying instructions. Use the label supplied with the item you are washing. If it is missing or unclear, contact Dreamery with your order and product details before choosing a wash or drying method.
| Item | Washing | Drying and limits |
|---|---|---|
| Original Embrace removable cover | Cold machine wash, gentle cycle. | Low tumble drying or air drying is listed; follow your label. |
| Embrace pillow insert | Spot clean only. | Dry cleaned areas fully before replacing the cover. |
| CoolTouch replacement cover | Remove first; cold machine wash, gentle cycle. Avoid bleach. | Follow the label. Low tumble drying only if permitted; avoid high heat. |
| Embrace replacement case | Remove first; cold machine wash, gentle cycle. Avoid bleach. | Follow the label; no dryer setting is specified in the listing. Avoid ironing and high heat. |
| Embrace BodyAlign Plus+ cover and insert | Remove and wash the cover cold on a gentle cycle; spot clean the insert. | The cover lists low tumble drying or air drying. Avoid high heat and follow the label. |
A simple wash-day routine
1. Remove and inspect the cover
Open the fastening gently and ease the cover away from the pillow's curves without tugging the seams. Check for damage and read the care label. Keep the insert somewhere clean and dry while the cover is being washed.
2. Wash the cover separately from the insert
Use the cold, gentle cycle specified for the covers above. Follow the item's label for detergent and any instructions about fastening the zip or using a laundry bag. A machine-washable cover does not mean the filled pillow can go in the machine.
3. Follow the drying instructions for that item
Check before using a dryer, especially when changing from an original cover to a replacement. The Embrace replacement case listing does not confirm a dryer setting. Once you have used the permitted method, check seams, corners and the fastening area for dampness. Allow extra drying time in humid weather or an Australian winter rather than assuming the cover will be ready by bedtime.
4. Refit without stretching
Wait until the cover and any cleaned parts of the insert are fully dry. Match the cover to the pillow's shape, ease the ends into place and close the fastening gently. If fabric pulls tightly, bunches or will not close easily, check compatibility instead of forcing it.
Choosing a spare: confirm fit before fabric
The CoolTouch cover and Embrace replacement case are shaped for compatible curved pillows. Neither current listing gives finished cover dimensions or confirms fit across every Dreamery model. A shared range name is not enough to establish that a case will fit your pillow.
- Find your pillow's exact model on your order confirmation.
- Note its length, width and curved shape.
- Ask Dreamery to confirm the replacement against that model if the listing leaves the fit unclear.
- Check what is included: these replacement listings are covers only.
The original Embrace is listed at 110 × 30 cm. The Embrace BodyAlign Plus+ Full Body Pillow is approximately 119 × 36 cm and has a dual-wave shape. Those differences are reasons to check compatibility, not evidence that one cover fits both.
CoolTouch cover or Embrace replacement case?
Once fit is confirmed, consider the surface you prefer. CoolTouch is described as smooth with a cool-touch sensation on initial contact; the feel depends on your surroundings and does not mean it stays cold all night. The Embrace replacement case is a separate product, and its current listing does not state fibre composition. Ask about its fabric before ordering if that is important to you, rather than assuming it uses the original pillow's knitted cotton.
Comparing Dreamery replacement cover listings
Dreamery has several similarly named cover listings. All four below offer Blue and Pink and include a cover or case only. Use the exact product page when checking fabric, care and fit; matching colours or names do not confirm that two covers are identical.
| Cover listing | Fabric information | Care and fit checks |
|---|---|---|
| The Embrace Plush Body Pillow Case only | Described as knitted cotton; the precise fibre blend is not confirmed. | Cold, gentle wash; low tumble drying or air drying is listed. Check the supplied label and confirm finished dimensions before ordering. |
| Embrace Body Pillow Case - Cover Only | Fibre composition is not stated. | Cold, gentle wash; follow the label for drying. No dryer setting or finished cover dimensions are stated. |
| CoolTouch Body Pillow Cover only | Described as a smooth, cool-touch surface; a fibre blend is not stated. | Cold, gentle wash. Air drying is recommended; low tumble drying only if the label permits. Confirm the corresponding pillow model and dimensions. |
| CoolTouch Body Pillow Cover - Cover Only | Described as smooth and cool on initial contact; a fibre blend is not stated. | Cold, gentle wash. Follow the label for drying; low tumble drying only if permitted. Confirm compatible shape and dimensions. |
If you are replacing a favourite cover, send Dreamery the original order details, the replacement product link and the measurements of your pillow. Ask for confirmation of the finished cover dimensions, matching model and fibre composition if these are missing. A pillow's measurements are not a substitute for the cover's finished measurements.
For a wash-day spare, choose the confirmed compatible model first, then your preferred colour and surface feel. CoolTouch describes an initial sensation, not a promise that the fabric will remain cold all night. Follow the label on the cover you receive even when another listing looks similar.
Keep the rest of your routine straightforward
Check your cover when you change your bedding, deal with spills using the care instructions and store spare covers clean and completely dry. Wash according to use and visible soiling; there is no single washing interval specified for these products.
For everyday positioning, read how to use a body pillow. If you are choosing your first pillow, compare body pillows and contour pillows, or browse Dreamery's current collection.
Body pillow care FAQs
Can I machine wash The Embrace Body Pillow?
Wash the removable cover cold on a gentle cycle, following its care label. The Embrace pillow insert is spot clean only. Do not apply the cover instructions to the whole filled pillow.
How do I wash the Dreamery CoolTouch replacement cover?
Remove the CoolTouch cover and machine wash cold on a gentle cycle. Avoid bleach and high heat. Follow its supplied care label for drying; low tumble drying is allowed only if that label permits it.
Can the Embrace replacement body pillow case go in a dryer?
Check the label supplied with your Embrace replacement case before drying. Its current listing does not specify a dryer setting and says to avoid high heat. Do not borrow the low-tumble instruction from the original Embrace pillow cover.
Are the two Embrace replacement case listings the same fabric?
The Embrace Plush Body Pillow Case listing describes knitted cotton but does not confirm the precise fibre blend. The Embrace Body Pillow Case - Cover Only listing does not state fibre composition. Similar names do not establish identical fabric or fit; ask Dreamery to confirm the exact item before ordering.
What should I check before ordering a replacement body pillow cover?
Check your original pillow model, shape and measurements, then ask Dreamery to confirm the finished dimensions and compatibility of the exact replacement cover. The four Embrace and CoolTouch cover listings do not establish a universal fit. Matching colours or similar product names are not enough to confirm compatibility.
Does a replacement body pillow cover include the pillow?
No. The CoolTouch replacement cover and Embrace replacement case each include one cover or case in the selected colour. Neither includes a body pillow, insert or filling.
How often should I wash a body pillow cover?
Follow the care label and refresh the cover when it is soiled, after spills or when it needs a wash with your bedding. These Dreamery listings do not specify a fixed washing interval. Let the cover and any spot-cleaned insert areas dry fully before refitting.
Does the CoolTouch cover stay cold all night?
CoolTouch is described as feeling cool when you first settle against it. That sensation depends on your surroundings and is not a promise of all-night cooling. Choose a compatible cover for its feel, with bedding that suits your room and preferences.