percale
noun
per·cale
(ˌ)pər-ˈkāl 
ˈpər-ˌkāl;
(ˌ)pər-ˈkal
: a fine closely woven cotton cloth variously finished for clothing, sheeting, and industrial uses
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These percale sheets come in sizes ranging from twin to king and 10 different colors and patterns.
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Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
With a wide range of colors, patterns, and fabrics—think crisp linens, cozy flannel, and cooling percale—there’s something for every sleeper and bedroom aesthetic on this massive online retailer.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
There are a ton of great sheets worth shopping there, from the linen to the sateen, but Brooklinen's percale is my favorite of their sheet options.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Aside from material, thread count and weaves (like percale, sateen, or jersey) are key components in curating the dream sleep experience.
—WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
With a wide range of colors, patterns, and fabrics—think crisp linens, cozy flannel, and cooling percale—there’s something for every sleeper and bedroom aesthetic on this massive online retailer.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
There are a ton of great sheets worth shopping there, from the linen to the sateen, but Brooklinen's percale is my favorite of their sheet options.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Aside from material, thread count and weaves (like percale, sateen, or jersey) are key components in curating the dream sleep experience.
—WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Percale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percale. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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percale
noun
per·cale
(ˌ)pər-ˈkā(ə)l
ˈpər-ˌkā(ə)l
ˈpər-ˌkā(ə)l
(ˌ)pər-ˈkal
: a fine closely woven cotton cloth used especially to make sheets and pillowcases
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