Cool, Crisp Percale Sheets

Percale is woven in the simplest weave there is: one thread over, one under. That plain weave gives Percale bedding its crisp feel, matte texture, and the cool, breathable comfort of a freshly pressed hotel bed.

Because the threads sit balanced and tight, air moves straight through the fabric instead of becoming trapped. That's why Percale sleeps light and stays breathable where a denser, glossier weave like Sateen holds more warmth.

It begins with the fiber. Longer cotton staples spin into stronger, smoother yarns with fewer loose ends. Our Percale maintains its crisp texture wash after wash and softens with use.

Light, smooth, and cool against the skin. Percale has the same qualities as a freshly pressed cotton shirt, the feel of a crisp hotel bed you can bring home. It breathes more than Sateen, so it sleeps cool and suits warm nights.

A higher number alone does not make a better sheet. With Percale, fiber length and weaving techniques do more for how it feels and breathes than the thread count on the label ever will.

Curious how Percale compares to a smoother, fuller weave such as Sateen? Read our Percale vs Sateen Guide.