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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Scroll on for our favorite breathable bedding finds for every sleeper, including French linen, cotton percale, and refreshing eucalyptus Tencel options.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
The front textured fabric of the quilt is 100% linen and the back is made from 100% cotton and 200-thread-count percale.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Swap out basic cotton sheets with percale or bamboo bed sheets.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Laura Ashley Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set These sheets from Laura Ashley are crafted from 200-thread-count cotton percale fabric, which feels smooth and gets softer with each wash, according to the brand.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
The front textured fabric of the quilt is 100% linen and the back is made from 100% cotton and 200-thread-count percale.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Swap out basic cotton sheets with percale or bamboo bed sheets.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Laura Ashley Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set These sheets from Laura Ashley are crafted from 200-thread-count cotton percale fabric, which feels smooth and gets softer with each wash, according to the brand.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Percale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percale. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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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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