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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Traditional options, including organic cotton and flannel, are available along with fancier textiles like velvet, percale, and Tencel. 
Mike Richard, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2022 Be advised that high-quality linen bedding is more of an investment than percale or cotton sheets, with prices typically between $200 and $350 for a queen-size set. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 13 Aug. 2022 Of all the percale, bamboo, and eucalyptus sheets that PEOPLE Tested, these seven were considered the best. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Amazon carries some of the best sheets on the market for competitive prices, and includes a variety of different types, from percale to satin to microfiber and everything in between. Hannah Jones, Country Living, 28 June 2022 Plus, percale often looks wrinkled, but this one had a smoother appearance compared to others. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 4 May 2022 The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab has tested over 250 flannel, percale, sateen and jersey sheets in the past few years both in the Lab and with consumer testers, collecting more than 10,000 data points to gauge performance and durability. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2022 Molecule's percale sheets will leave you sleeping in a set that has the luxury hotel feel while also keeping you cool and dry. Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 25 May 2022 Parachute’s 100% Egyptian cotton percale sheets are consistently top performers (even when compared to other top brands). Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022 See More
Mike Richard, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2022 Be advised that high-quality linen bedding is more of an investment than percale or cotton sheets, with prices typically between $200 and $350 for a queen-size set. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 13 Aug. 2022 Of all the percale, bamboo, and eucalyptus sheets that PEOPLE Tested, these seven were considered the best. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Amazon carries some of the best sheets on the market for competitive prices, and includes a variety of different types, from percale to satin to microfiber and everything in between. Hannah Jones, Country Living, 28 June 2022 Plus, percale often looks wrinkled, but this one had a smoother appearance compared to others. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 4 May 2022 The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab has tested over 250 flannel, percale, sateen and jersey sheets in the past few years both in the Lab and with consumer testers, collecting more than 10,000 data points to gauge performance and durability. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2022 Molecule's percale sheets will leave you sleeping in a set that has the luxury hotel feel while also keeping you cool and dry. Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 25 May 2022 Parachute’s 100% Egyptian cotton percale sheets are consistently top performers (even when compared to other top brands). Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
ultimately from Persian pargāla
First Known Use
1840, in the meaning defined above