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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The best percale sheets combine breathable comfort with a crisp feel.
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—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
The best percale sheets combine breathable comfort with a crisp feel.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
Shop chambray quilts, comforter sets, percale sheets, and knit throw blankets starting at $20.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
These percale sheets featured in our Best Cooling Sheets guide have excellent breathability, allowing your body heat to escape from the covers to help lower your body temperature.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 17 July 2024
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“Percale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percale. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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