When it came time to select fabric for our sheets, cotton percale was an easy choice. Percale is like the classic crisp white shirt in your closet--always in style and always a hit.
Percale is known for its simple over-under plain weave making for a breathable fabric that makes sleeping cool. It's like sleeping on the cool side of the pillow. The tight weave also makes a smooth, matte texture. Percale is also celebrated for its durability and strength and its resistance to pilling.
What makes our cotton percale sheets special:
- Our compact cotton yarns lend to an unmatched smooth, strong fabric.
- We have a balanced weave--similar yarn count in both the warp and the weft-- which generally create stronger material than other basic weaves.
- We support an initiative to bring more sustainability to the cotton industry.
- Our contrasting trim gives an elevated touch.
- Our bold and cheerful designs immediately brighten any room up.
How to care for your cotton percale sheets:
We love the benefits of cotton percale--crisp, durable and cool for sleeping--but one element is that the weave can wrinkle. We actually pride ourselves on wrinkles because it is the sign of 100% cotton sheets without any synthetics or chemicals added to make them wrinkle-free. There are a few tips to minimize wrinkles, however.
1) Wash Separately & Decrease Detergent
Sheets can tangle with other items in the wash, causing wrinkles, so we recommend washing them separately when possible. You can also try using half as much detergent as you normally would, as build-up from detergents can lead to wrinkling.
2) Dry Immediately
Moving sheets promptly from the washer to the dryer can prevent wrinkles from setting into the fabric. Before placing the sheets into the dryer, give them a quick shake to loosen any tangles and prevent sheets and pillowcases from tumbling inside other.
Select a setting that uses low to medium heat with a cool-down period.
3) Fold or Put on Bed Right Away
Removing promptly from the dryer helps minimize creases and placing directly on the bed or folding straight away can also help, especially if you lightly smooth the sheets with your hand as you make the bed.