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percale

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per·​cale | \ (ˌ)pər-ˈkāl How to pronounce percale (audio) , ˈpər-ˌkāl; (ˌ)pər-ˈkal How to pronounce percale (audio) \

Definition of percale

: a fine closely woven cotton cloth variously finished for clothing, sheeting, and industrial uses

Examples of percale in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Crisp cotton or percale sheets can lose their appeal fast when temperatures drop. — Popular Science, "Cozy flannel for almost every occasion (and companion)," 16 Jan. 2020 This percale duvet cover is made of 100-percent organic cotton. — NBC News, "Best bedding and bedroom deals to shop MLK Day 2020," 17 Jan. 2020 Like Crane & Canopy, Riley offers Oeko-Tex certified sateen and percale sheet sets, both of which are made from 100% long staple Egyptian cotton. — Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "Luxury linens that are worth the price," 17 Dec. 2019 Made from 100% extra long-staple cotton that's imported from Portugal, the sateen sheets are heavier than the percale option. — Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "Luxury linens that are worth the price," 17 Dec. 2019 Without a top sheet, the queen-size sheet set is $129, the same price as Brooklinen's percale sheet set (which includes a top sheet). — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "Brooklinen vs. Parachute: Which Sheets Are Right for You?," 30 Sep. 2019 Threaded Home: Save $20 on percale and sateen sheet sets through 7/8. — Jenny Xie, Curbed, "All the best 4th of July sales to shop this week," 3 July 2019 These bold striped sheets are cut from smooth, cool cotton percale. — Simona Matovic, oregonlive, "Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is happening | Here’s what’s actually worth your money," 19 July 2019 Better: $70 to $130 100-percent cotton percale in a 300 to 400 thread count. — Hannah Morrill, ELLE Decor, "The Best Luxury Sheets For the Perfect Night's Sleep," 15 Nov. 2018

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First Known Use of percale

1840, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for percale

ultimately from Persian pargāla

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The first known use of percale was in 1840

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5 Feb 2020

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“Percale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percale. Accessed 25 Feb. 2020.

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