Dakimakura Size Guide: 150x50 vs 160x50 Body Pillow Covers

The two sizes at a glance

We print covers in two sizes. Both are 50 cm wide, both close with a zipper, and both are printed on the front and the back with your original character.

• 150 × 50 cm: the standard dakimakura size, which fits most inner pillows sold for body pillows. It is included in the base price (covers start at $49.00).
• 160 × 50 cm: full-length and extra huggable, +$6.00 on top of the base price.

Sizes are the flat measurements of the cover. Like any sewn textile, expect a tolerance of about 1–2 cm, and a little give once the cover is stretched over a pillow.

150x50 vs 160x50: what actually changes

• Length in your arms: 10 cm is roughly the width of a hand. When you hug a 160 cm pillow lying down, the bottom end reaches further down your legs.
• Bed space: both lengths fit lengthwise on a standard single bed. On a short or narrow bed (a bunk, daybed or sofa bed) the 150 cm pillow leaves you more room.
• Handling: a shorter pillow is a little easier to wrestle in and out of its cover and quicker to dry after washing.
• Artwork: your character is drawn as a full-length, vertical illustration for either size, and the print proof shows exactly what will be printed before production starts.
• Price: the 160 × 50 cm cover costs $6.00 more.

Which size fits you?

There is no formula that works for everyone. It comes down to your height, your bed and how you like to hug. A useful rule of thumb:

• Choose 150 × 50 cm if you are on the shorter side, sleep on a single or narrow bed, already own a 150 cm inner pillow, or want the most affordable option.
• Choose 160 × 50 cm if you are tall, like to hook a leg over the pillow, or want it to feel like a full-length companion rather than a big cushion.
• Buying a gift and unsure? 150 × 50 cm is the safer choice because it fits most inner pillows the recipient may already have.

Inner pillows: how covers and inserts match

The cover is the printed part; the inner pillow (insert) is what gives it shape. They need to match in size for the artwork to look its best.

• Our matching inner pillow add-on (+$29.00) is made for the cover size you choose, so the pair arrives ready to hug. The "Complete Companion" package at checkout adds it for you.
• Using an insert you already own? Lay it flat, measure the length and width, and pick the cover with the same size. Measure rather than trusting the product title.
• A cover that is too big looks baggy and wrinkles across your character's face.
• A cover that is too small strains the zipper and seams and stretches the print.
• A full, slightly firm insert keeps the fabric smooth. 2-Way Tricot stretches to hug the insert; Peach Skin has less stretch, so a well-filled insert matters more.

The best body pillow for side sleepers

Many side sleepers hug a body pillow so the top arm and top knee have somewhere to rest instead of dropping forward. What to look for:

• Length: the pillow should support your arm and your knee at the same time. Taller side sleepers usually find 160 × 50 cm more comfortable for this.
• Fullness: a fuller insert keeps your knees apart and holds its shape through the night; a softer one is easier to scrunch and wrap around.
• Fabric feel: Peach Skin feels soft and matte, 2-Way Tricot smooth and silky. See our fabric comparison.
• Easy care: you will be pressed against it every night, so plan to wash the cover regularly. Here is how to wash a body pillow cover.

Before you order

• Every cover is made to order: 10–14 days production + 5–10 days shipping.
• You approve a print proof before production, and can request changes if a detail is off.
• Shipping is a flat $9.95, and free on orders of $89.00 or more.
• Covers are made just for you, so a wrong size choice cannot be returned once production starts. Measure any insert you already own before ordering.

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