per·cale
| \ (ˌ)pər-ˈkāl
, ˈpər-ˌkāl; (ˌ)pər-ˈkal
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, ˈpər-ˌkāl; (ˌ)pər-ˈkal
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Definition of percale
: a fine closely woven cotton cloth variously finished for clothing, sheeting, and industrial uses
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Nestwell’s line also includes cotton sateen sheets, breathable cotton percale sheets and sheets made from organic cotton.
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Zoe Malin, NBC News, "New and Notable: Face masks, speakers, dog toys and more," 29 Mar. 2021
The brand offers a range of high-quality bedding, including sheet sets (from flannel to percale), down comforters, mattress toppers, and more.
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Malia Griggs, SELF, "The 19 Best Black Friday Bedding and Mattress Deals Going on Now," 27 Nov. 2020
The Classic Collection — 100% cotton percale weave bedding — retails for $32 - $188.
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Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, "Brooklinen Just Relaunched Its Adorable Brooklittles Bedding Line for Kids," 3 Sep. 2020
The classic sheets from Brooklinen are the real deal: The 270 thread-count percale sheets are designed to keep hot sleepers cool and cold sleepers warm.
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Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, "19 Practical (But Heartfelt) Gifts to Give This Christmas," 6 Oct. 2020
The durable cotton percale was strong, pill-resistant, and shrink-resistant in our Lab's tests.
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Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, "10 Best Duvet Covers, According to Bedding Experts," 11 June 2020
This covers 100 percent cotton percale 300- to 400-thread-count sheets.
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Kelley Carter, ELLE Decor, "The Best Luxury Bedsheets to Enhance Your Sleep and Your Room," 10 June 2020
This cotton percale sheet set is loved by Target shoppers, with more than 900 reviews and a 4.5-star rating.
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Tanya Edwards, CNN Underscored, "13 sheet sets perfect for summer sleeping," 8 July 2020
The company’s best-selling 500 thread count percale sheets (starting at $200; snowehome.com) are made in Italy from long staple Egyptian cotton, creating a super crisp, high-end feel.
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Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "Luxury linens that are worth the price," 25 June 2020
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“Percale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percale. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.
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