Percale Bed
Posted in Bed Comforter Sets on 05/25/2003 07:23 pm by admin
advise about sheets for your bed what is the difference between percale and thread count?
Found this on line. Hope it helps you.
It makes all the difference in world when buying linens to know that Egyptian Cotton is better than others and what is percale versus sateen. I have outlined below the definition of terms you should be familiar with when buying linens.
Cotton- Soft white vegetable fiber from ½ to 2 inches long, which comes from a fluffy boll of the cotton plant, grown in Egypt, India, China, and southern US American cottons include acala, upland, peeler,
pima, and Sea Island.
Egyptian Cotton- A general classification for the strong, lustrous, long staple cotton produced largely in the Nile River Valley. The fibers vary from a light crème to dark tan color. Egypt is the world’s largest producer of better quality cottons.
Jacquard- Elaborate woven or knitted pattern made on Jacquard loom. Each wrap yarn is controlled separately by use of a pattern on a punched card. Fabrics may have a background of plain, rib, satin, or sateen weave with a design usually in satin weave.
Percale- A plain weave, lightweight, piece dyed or printed cotton fabric made of carded yarns, with a firm balanced construction. Combed cotton percale sheetings, the finer of the two types, are smooth, luxurious, plain weave fabrics. The finer sheetings of combed yarn are often called true percale.
Sateen Smooth glossy cotton fabric made in the sateen weave with floating fillings on the right side, given a lustrous finish and used mainly for linings.
Added note: The higher the thread count, the softer is the sheet. I have seen sheets advertised from 200 threads per inch to top of the line luxury sheets at 1000 threads per inch.
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THE MOST LUXURIOUS SFERRA GIZA 45 PERCALE ITALIAN BED LINENS IN WHITE $975.00 |
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THE MOST LUXURIOUS SFERRA GIZA 45 PERCALE ITALIAN BED LINENS IN WHITE $920.00 |
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GORGEOUS BRAND NEW ATHENA 500 THREAD COUNT WHITE COTTON PERCALE BED LINENS $590.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $575.00 |
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GORGEOUS BRAND NEW ATHENA 500 THREAD COUNT WHITE COTTON PERCALE BED LINENS $550.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $530.00 |
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THE MOST LUXURIOUS SFERRA GIZA 45 PERCALE ITALIAN BED LINENS IN WHITE $525.00 |
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THE MOST LUXURIOUS SFERRA GIZA 45 PERCALE ITALIAN BED LINENS IN WHITE $465.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $460.00 |
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GORGEOUS BRAND NEW ATHENA 500 THREAD COUNT WHITE COTTON PERCALE BED LINENS $450.00 |
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THE MOST LUXURIOUS SFERRA GIZA 45 PERCALE ITALIAN BED LINENS IN WHITE $440.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $430.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $410.00 |
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THE MOST LUXURIOUS SFERRA GIZA 45 PERCALE ITALIAN BED LINENS IN WHITE $365.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $360.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $360.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $360.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $325.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $310.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $310.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $310.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $310.00 |
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GORGEOUS BRAND NEW ATHENA 500 THREAD COUNT WHITE COTTON PERCALE BED LINENS $300.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $285.00 |
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GORGEOUS BRAND NEW ATHENA 500 THREAD COUNT WHITE COTTON PERCALE BED LINENS $275.00 |
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GORGEOUS BRAND NEW ATHENA 500 THREAD COUNT WHITE COTTON PERCALE BED LINENS $275.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $275.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $275.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $270.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $270.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $265.00 |
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GORGEOUS BRAND NEW ATHENA 500 THREAD COUNT WHITE COTTON PERCALE BED LINENS $255.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $240.00 |
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THE MOST LUXURIOUS SFERRA GIZA 45 PERCALE ITALIAN BED LINENS IN WHITE $240.00 |
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GORGEOUS BRAND NEW ATHENA 500 THREAD COUNT WHITE COTTON PERCALE BED LINENS $235.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $235.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $235.00 |
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THE MOST LUXURIOUS SFERRA GIZA 45 PERCALE ITALIAN BED LINENS IN WHITE $225.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $220.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $220.00 |
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THE MOST LUXURIOUS SFERRA GIZA 45 PERCALE ITALIAN BED LINENS IN WHITE $218.00 |
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THE MOST LUXURIOUS SFERRA GIZA 45 PERCALE ITALIAN BED LINENS IN WHITE $218.00 |
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GORGEOUS BRAND NEW ATHENA 500 THREAD COUNT WHITE COTTON PERCALE BED LINENS $215.00 |
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Frontgate Hemstitch Bed Bedroom Percale Duvet Cover PLAIN QUEEN Euro Shams Gray $199.99 |
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Frontgate Hemstitch Gray Bed Percale Duvet Cover EMBROIDERED KING Sham Euro $199.99 |
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GORGEOUS BRAND NEW ATHENA 500 THREAD COUNT WHITE COTTON PERCALE BED LINENS $200.00 |
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GORGEOUS BRAND NEW ATHENA 500 THREAD COUNT WHITE COTTON PERCALE BED LINENS $200.00 |
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EXQUISITE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION—LILIROSE IN LUXURY PERCALE $200.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $200.00 |
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UNIQUE 2012 YVES DELORME BED LINENS COLLECTION— COLLECTOR IN LUXURY PERCALE $200.00 |
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Natura Cloud Pillow Cover: Soft, unbleached 100% cotton. Cover is not removable. Natura Smart Wool Fill: The full, rolled batt of interactive Natura Smart Wool fill creates an insulating layer that helps to regulate temperature next to the skin for a healthy, comfortable night’s sleep. Natura Smart Wool also wicks away excess moisture, creating a fresh, dry sleep environment that repels common allergens and bacteria … |
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Natura Cloud Contour Cover: Luxuriously soft, plush terry cotton cover, lined with a generous layer of Natura Smart WoolTM. The zip-off cover is completely removable for easy care??Natura Smart WoolTM Lining: The Natura Smart Wool lining creates an insulating layer that helps to regulate temperature next to the skin throughout the night, allowing you achieve longer periods of deep sleep. Natura Smart Wool also wicks a… |