Body Pillow Covers: Sizes, Colors & How to Choose

A body pillow cover is one of those small purchases that quietly makes a big difference, especially if you sleep with a body pillow every night and it's been wearing the same cover since you bought it.

Why a Body Pillow Needs Its Own Cover

Body pillows get more direct contact than a regular pillow, arms wrapped around it, face pressed against it, an entire side of your body resting on it through the night. That means more oils, more sweat, and more wear concentrated on one piece of fabric. A body pillow cover takes that wear instead of the pillow insert itself, and because it's just fabric rather than a full pillow, it's far easier and cheaper to wash and replace when it needs it.

Standard 20x54 Sizing

Body pillows come in a few sizes, but 20x54 inches is by far the most common, the size most retailers default to and the one most existing body pillows on the market actually use. Before ordering, it's worth double-checking your pillow's exact dimensions against the tag or a quick measurement, a cover sized for 20x54 will not stretch comfortably over a noticeably larger or smaller pillow.

Available Colors

The line comes in 6 solid colors, White, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Taupe, Burgundy, and Ivory, so it's easy to match whatever your existing bedding palette already looks like without introducing a mismatched pattern into the mix.

• White or Ivory, for a bright, clean look that matches almost any bedroom.
• Light Grey or Taupe, warm neutrals that hide everyday wear well.
• Dark Grey or Burgundy, deeper tones for a richer, more grounded look.

Our Pick

Taupe Body Pillow Cover, $29.89. A warm, versatile neutral that pairs easily with most existing bedding colors.

Why Keep a Spare

Since a body pillow cover is a completely separate piece from the pillow insert, keeping two in rotation means you're never stuck sleeping on a cover that needs washing. It also means the insert itself lasts considerably longer, since it's rarely exposed directly and gets far less direct contact with sweat and skin oils over time.

Pairing With the Rest of Your Bedding

A solid-color body pillow cover works well as a neutral anchor next to patterned throw pillows or a textured duvet cover, since it doesn't compete for visual attention the way a printed cover might. If your bedding already leans neutral, picking a slightly deeper shade like Dark Grey or Burgundy adds a bit of contrast without breaking the overall palette.

Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold water and tumble dry on low. Because it's a separate, lightweight piece rather than the full pillow, it dries quickly and can go through the wash far more often than you'd ever want to wash the pillow insert itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this fit any body pillow? It's sized for the standard 20x54in body pillow, the most common size on the market, measure your pillow first if you're unsure.

How does the cover stay closed? It uses a secure closure at one end, so the pillow insert stays fully enclosed during normal use and washing.

How often should I wash a body pillow cover? Roughly as often as you'd wash a regular pillowcase, weekly to biweekly keeps it fresh with normal use.

Can I buy more than one color? Yes, many people keep two different colors in rotation so one is always clean and ready.