Abstract: A quick sealing pillow cover, which is an improvement over U.S. Pat. No. 4,144,603, is provided with retainer portions in the one open edge and hook and loop closure, such as Velcro, on the inside flaps of the opening forming the open edge. Quick sealing is accomplished merely by, simultaneously pulling the corners of the retainer portions on the side with the opening in opposite directions with just one snap of the wrists. The pillow is retained in the cover without slipping out even during vigorous physical activity by the user. With the pillow removed and the pillow cover sealed, the hook and loop closure means provides sufficient rigidity to the pillow cover that the physical symmetry of the pillow cover during washing and drying or cleaning cycles is maintained and the cover may be reused without pressing (ironing) or folding.

Abstract: A method of retaining a pillow in a pillow case which comprises forming a rectangular pillow case which is closed on three sides and has an opening extending along the fourth side and partially closing the fourth side at the edges of the opening to form retainer portions thereat which will contain the pillow in the pillow case. The retainer portions are formed along between about 21 and 37% of the length of the fourth side equally at the side edges to permit insertion of the pillow into the pillow case through the available opening when the pillow is inclined relative to the opening. The retainer portions retain the pillow in the pillow case and prevent removal therefrom unless the pillow is intentionally dislodged in the pillow case and oriented for removal through the opening.